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. 1039GearPowerDrive upgrades its invertersThe PowerDrive 2.0 line of nine power inverters features more power, a dashboard-mounted control panel, additional ports and outlets and a Bluetooth-enabled smartphone app to make them even more beneficial to truckers. All inverters, ranging from 100 watts to the new 3000 watt unit, have been upgraded with additional features, including: A new 3000 watt inverter […]September 13, 2017GearRugged new tablet available for ELD useFleetUp, a provider of ELD and hours of service compliance solutions, today introduced FleetUp Orange, a ruggedized tablet designed for fleet drivers required to display Records of Duty Status upon request instead of printing out hard copies. FleetUp Orange operates on the Android platform, and can run compatible HOS compliance apps allowing fleet managers the convenience […]September 13, 2017GearToughtested headset maximizes sound qualityTough Tested’s Mizco Procomm headset, which features a flexible neckband and kevlar reinforced nylon cords, is ideal for the demnding life on the road. Not only does it have a Bluetooth 10-times noise-cancelling mic, but also 10-times noise-canceling speakers. To be sure you hear your calls and your favorite tunes the headset includes Flexfoam tips […]September 11, 2017GearScissors do more than cutWhen space is limited — like in the cab of your truck — you come to appreciate a tool that can do the work of several. Not only do you save space, but also money. Anysharp’s 5-in-1 steel scissors is such a tool. In addition to being a simple pair of scissors with heavy-duty blades, […]September 5, 2017GearStoneridge ELD meant to be easy to useA new electronic logging device from Stoneridge is designed to be easy to install and easy to use. Even its name is meant to keep things simple: the EZ-ELD. According to the company, the ease of use begins with plug and play installation. The device, which is certified by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, […]August 17, 2017GearBluetooth keyboard makes smartphone typing easierBecause yours is a mobile life, you most often rely on technology — primarily a smartphone — to do much of your job and also for when the work day is done. But, doing much typing on even the biggest smartphone keyboard can be difficult at best and totally annoying if you have to write […]August 16, 2017GearBlue Parrott headset delivers on sound and comfortBlue Parrott’s 450XT answers many of the questions most truck drivers have about headsets to use with their digital devices while on the road. It delivers excellent sound quality, hands-free operation, long battery life and superior comfort. The 450XT uses HD Voice and and a noise-cancelling microphone to eliminate 96 percent of ambient noise. Voice […]August 14, 2017GearNew Garmin eLog requires no subscription feeAs it stands now, most trucks driven for interstate commerce will be required to have electronic logging devices to track hours of service no later than Dec. 18. Among the many ELDs available is the new Garmin eLog, which is compliant with the requirements of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. What sets it apart […]August 9, 2017GearPill box helps you keep track of what you takeYou have enough to keep track of during your driving day, so you don’t need to worry about which pills/vitamins to take and when. The Pill Pro has seven trays, one for each day of the week, and each has four compartments for different times of day. When you pull the day’s tray out of […]August 8, 2017GearWaterproof socks for when you have to be in wet weatherFew things are as annoying (unless it’s the neighbor kid who got a drum kit for his birthday) as spending the day with wet feet. While you may spend 97 percent of your day in the comfort of a nice dry cab, there are times even in bad weather you have to get out. Often […]August 7, 2017Previous PagePage 33 of 54Next PageTop StoriesCustom RigsBen Cadle's personal 2024 Pete 389, custom-built with Semi Casual assistSmall fleet owner Cadle showed the sharp 389 hooked to a brand-new polished-out Dorsey flatbed that his parallel Trelco Trailers business, leasing and selling trailers, took to the Large Cars and Guitars truck show in Kodak, Tennessee, in May.Trucking LawTrucking Law: Marijuana rescheduling impact for pro truckersRegulationsTimeline for AEBs, broker transparency, other rulemakings in the worksBusinessWhy brokers don't want to give owner-ops transparency in freight transactionsFeatured SponsorGarmin Dezl Trucking Headsets