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. 1039GearOne device holds 13 different toolsGerber’s Center-Drive multi-tool has multiple personalities, and you as its user benefit from that. The complete list of functions include: Needlenose pliers Regular pliers Fine-edge knife blade Rotatable carbide wire cutters Magnetic 1/4″ hex bit driver Serrated blade Awl Wire Strippers Cats paw pry bar Ruler (stamped into tool handles) File Phillips screwdriver bit Flathead […]June 5, 2017GearGet the Worst Case just in caseIf there is one truism about trucking in 2017, it’s this: Expect the unexpected. If you do that, then you’ll be prepared in case of an emergency. The survival kit cleverly named the Worst Case has a lot of what you’ll need to survive if something does go wrong. While it might not save you […]June 1, 2017GearHow technology has come to affect truckingMobile technology has revolutionized truck driving, making drivers more connected than ever before and changing how they work, relax and interact. The five ways it’s happened include: Connection – Though trucking still comes down to a driver and a truck, the job is a lot less lonely than it used to be, thanks to the […]May 30, 2017GearUniden radar detector features easy to read displayUniden’s newest radar detector is the long-range DFR1, which features an easy-to-read icon display. It has a number of features that make it helpful for drivers. They include: easy to read display signal strength meter bars highway and city settings laser alarm The DFR1 includes a DC charging cable and section cup for mounting. Uniden […]May 30, 2017GearTracfone alternative to cell phones with contractsNow you can have a smartphone without the pain and restrictions that come with a contract. Tracfone pairs with Verizon for no-contract cellular service. It offers a variety of new and refurbished Android phones, a few iOS devices, and the option to use a phone you already own. Phone prices range from $629.99 for a […]May 29, 2017GearSkullcandy audio products now in travel centersSkullcandy is one of the leading makers of headphones, earbuds and Bluetooth speakers, and now their numerous audio products are available in travel centers. Born in the world of action sports, Skullcandy delivers a variety of specialized audio products for people with active lifestyles and gaming enthusiasts; there also is a line of products engineered specifically […]May 28, 2017GearGarmin offers ELD that pairs with smartphoneNew from Garmin International Inc. is its eLog compliant ELD, which the company says is an “easy-to-use, hours of service electronic logging device” that does not require a subscription fee. The device is equipped with an adaptor that supports 9-pin J1939 and 6-pin J1708 diagnostic ports to fit nearly any truck, according to a statement […]May 27, 2017GearGear rack system makes your cab orderlyEven the largest, most spacious truck cab can get crowded as you introduce more and more technology that you want to have within reach. Trucker Tough’s in-vehicle gear rack system uses a flexible 18-inch bar for mounting mobile devices. It attaches to the dashboard or windshield with high-powered suction cups. A cell phone mount and GPS mount are […]May 27, 2017GearVoyager 5200 headset has features ideal for truckersThe Voyager 5200, the latest Bluetooth wireless headset from Plantronics, has a number of features that ought to appeal to any truck driver. One of the most impressive of these features is Windsmart, which uses six layers of noise-cancelling technology on the Voyager 5200’s four microphones to eliminate background noise. It’s capable of even sensing […]May 26, 2017GearSiriusXM Onyx Plus fills your cab with music, sports, talkIf you’re a trucker of a certain age, you remember that as you drove across the country, AM radio stations faded in and out often leaving you with a few miles of static. You pushed a handful of buttons on the radio or used the knob to improve your search, but often you drove on […]May 25, 2017Previous PagePage 35 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