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. 1039GearMobileSpec wireless earbuds set you freeLet’s face it, sometimes being tethered to one of your devices — smartphone, tablet, GPS — can be a pain. If you’re just sitting in your cab driving, even the least obtrusive headset cord can sometimes get in the way. MobileSpec’s wireless stereo earbuds eliminate that issue. Outfitted with Bluetooth 4.2 technology, the lightweight earbuds […]November 12, 2018GearGarmin 780 GPS loaded with new featuresOne of the latest entries in Garmin’s growing line of truck-centric navigation devices does more than just refine and improve on earlier models, it actually brings new features and capabilities to make driving easier and safer. And, what’s not to love about that? New on the dēzl 780 LMT-S: Bigger and brighter 7-inch screen Powered […]November 9, 2018BusinessTools to help truckers get their jobs doneA new BlueParrott headset, a new Rand McNally headset, a Hamilton Beach slow cooker, night-driving glasses and more.November 2, 2018GearClassic CB fixture in many cabsThere are some things that remain classics because they just get better with age. Cobra’s 29 LTD CB radio is a case in point. It’s been around for some 50 years, and remains the essential CB for many men and women who drive for a living. It maintains the classic design of some of the […]October 29, 2018GearSkullcandy delivers wireless earphones at reasonable priceSkullcandy’s Jib Wireless are lightweight earphones that deliver heavyweight performance. If you need to have a headset on for much of your driving day or want to listen to music in your bunk when you’re resting, the device you wear needs to be comfortable and still get the job done. That’s what the Jib Wireless […]October 26, 2018GearMount keeps your phone secure, chargedFew things are as important to today’s professional driver as their smartphone. But, it may as well be a cement block if it’s not properly charged when needed, or if it’s not within reach. The PwrUp Qi Mount by Brackerton provides both easy access and fast wireless charging for all Qi-compliant smartphones and phones with […]October 22, 2018GearGarmin shift’s dēzl’s gears with new features, dashcamThe latest entries in Garmin’s growing line of truck-centric navigation devices do more than just refine and improve on earlier models, they actually bring new features and capabilities to make driving easier and safer. New on the dēzl 780 LMT-S and dēzl Cam 785 LMT-S are: Bigger and brighter 7-inch screens with powered magnetic mounts […]October 16, 2018GearLG Bluetooth headset pairs comfort with convenience and powerWhen purchasing a wireless headset for use while driving, you often are faced with making several choices: Do you one that’s comfortable to wear during your long day on the road? Do you want one with great sound? Is it important that it’s filled with the latest convenient features? Or are you looking for one […]October 15, 2018GearGrid-It keeps your gear organizedEven the largest, most spacious sleeper is a modest size compared to your home and/or garage. Still, it’s sometimes easy for a piece of gear to go MIA. The Grid-It organization system by Cocoon helps keep many of your smaller and necessary items where they belong so you can find them when needed. The Grid-It […]October 11, 2018GearCharger doubles as safety toolThese things are true: you can never be too prepared for an emergency on the road, and you can’t afford to have an electronic device remain uncharged. The Xscape safety dual USB car charger helps with both of those. This plug-in charger doubles as an emergency kit. Inside it contains a safety cutter that slices through seat […]October 5, 2018Previous PagePage 24 of 54Next PageTop StoriesRegulationsTimeline for AEBs, broker transparency, other rulemakings in the worksThe 2024 Spring Regulatory Agenda, published this month, updates the timeline on a number of potential rulemakings from FMCSA and NHTSA affecting trucking.BusinessWhy brokers don't want to give owner-ops transparency in freight transactionsPride & PolishLet your truck shine -- enter Overdrive's annual Pride & PolishOverdrive Radio4 million miles of increasing efficiency for owner-op's 1995 Kenworth T600Featured SponsorThe ALL NEW Rand Tablet