Dean SmallwoodDean Smallwood is managing editor of Commercial Carrier Journal and Overdrive. He has more than two decades of journalism experience, with more than half of that spent covering the transportation industry. Daytime Phone: 800-633-5953, ext. 1039GearOnyx EZR radio connects you to satellite broadcastsThere was a time not all that long ago when listening to the radio as you drove cross country meant hopscotching from one local channel to the next as one faded out and another faded in. Drivers usually wound up listening to a crazy salad of local news, sports, weather, and music. Everything changed Sept. […]December 6, 2019GearHere’s how to pair wireless headset to your smartphoneIf you were lucky enough for Santa to have delivered a new wireless headset for Christmas, here’s a quick review of how to pair it to your smartphone.December 5, 2019BusinessTools to help truckers get their jobs doneRand McNally’s ClearDryve 180 2-In-1 headphones/headset, Cobra’s DASH2316D dual-view dashcam, Cobra’s 29 LX Max CB with smartphone features, Plantronics’ Voyager 104 Bluetooth wireless over-the-head headset, and the Coin Capsule for organizing change.December 3, 2019GearTech pouch tackles gear clutterThe last thing you need while on the road is to not be able to find something when you need it most. That’s especially true of the gear that keeps you going, including your tech devices. Peak Design creates a perfect place for all such stuff. The company’s Origami Tech Pouch stows all of your […]November 22, 2019Gear12-volt roaster can prepare a variety of mealsRegardless of how effective they are, not everything you cook on your truck can be properly prepared in a trusty lunchbox or a slow cooker. That’s why there’s the 12-volt portable roaster from the RoadPro Family of Brands. The portable roaster stars at cooking from scratch or reheating leftovers or grocery store prepared meals. Its […]November 20, 2019GearKeychain tool helpful in emergencyWith any luck, this piece of gear will never get used. The resqme emergency escape tool ought to blissfully dangle from your keychain and you’ll simply have peace of mind that it’s there. When needed, the resqme can be used to cut your seatbelt should it be jammed in an accident. And, it can be […]November 19, 2019GearFoldable shovel there when you need itVeteran truckers know to be prepared for what the weather might deliver. Beyond having warm clothes and a good set of chains, it makes sense to have some tools you can turn to if you should get stranded by snow. A decent shovel is a “must-have” for anyone traveling just about anywhere this time of […]November 18, 2019GearRand McNally unveils powerful new tablet built for truckersRand McNally’s TND Tablet 85 combination tablet/GPS device is powered by new navigation software and built for professional drivers. The TND Tablet 85 mounts on the dashboard and includes: all-new Rand Navigation 2.0 software directional dashcam numerous connected services professional drivers require ELD connectivity all the benefits of a premium Android tablet The TND Tablet […]November 16, 2019GearClearDryve 200 does double duty for driversFolks at Rand McNally know that professional drivers must have a hands-free headset to pair with their smartphones in order to stay connected on the highway. They also know that most of those same drivers want quality sound from their devices when the driving day is done and it’s time to relax, listen to music, […]November 6, 2019GearLet the sun recharge your smartphoneTrucking Fact of Life #197: You can never have enough power. No, we’re not talking about the kind under the hood; we assume you have plenty of that already. We mean the kind that keeps your smartphone charged, your tablet playing your favorite post-drive video, your GPS keeping you on track, or handheld gaming console […]November 5, 2019Previous PagePage 14 of 54Next PageTop StoriesPride & PolishLet your truck shine -- enter Overdrive's annual Pride & PolishThe entry period for the annual competition is now open through August 18. The five categories for the contest are: Working Bobtail, Working Combo, Limited Mileage/Show, Antique and Interior.Overdrive Radio4 million miles of increasing efficiency for owner-op's 1995 Kenworth T600Equipment'Long-haul with natural gas' possible: Tour new Cummins X15NCustom Rigs'His last ride': Illinois-based owner's '79 Freightliner COE goes to work after restoFeatured SponsorGarmin Dezl Trucking Headsets