Jack RobertsOverdrive ExtraThe adventures of Miss Super SamaritanWhen congestion courtesies become traffic and safety nightmares.May 18, 2013Overdrive ExtraThe writing on the wallHard truths: European trucking technology tends to lead adoption in the states. Dash-mounted video cameras, EOBRs, breathalyzers as required equipment can be expected here.May 10, 2013Overdrive ExtraOut on der AutobahnI just got back from a Daimler Trucks press tip trip to Gaggenau, Germany to see the North American unveiling of the new DT12 automated manual truck transmission. It was the first of two Daimler trips this month: The second comes along in two weeks, when I’ll fly to Dusseldorf to see the latest incarnation […]May 3, 2013Overdrive ExtraThe Volkswagen puzzleWhy the manufacturer needs a North American truck program — if only in medium duty — if they truly want to be the biggest automotive seller worldwide.April 18, 2013Overdrive ExtraCould Navistar lawsuit provide long-sought clarity?The news breaking over the weekend that lawsuits filed against Navistar alleging the company and some of its management team misled investors and broke state and federal investment laws is a glaring reminder that as hard as the Lisle, IL, company is working to put its EGR ghosts to rest, fallout from that failed technology […]April 9, 2013Overdrive ExtraBehind the scenes with Lisa KellyA couple weeks ago, as the Mid-America Trucking Show was winding down in Louisville, my friends at Volvo Trucks grabbed me in the media room and asked if I’d be interested in doing an exclusive interview with Ice Road Trucker star Lisa Kelly as she test-drove a Volvo VN tractor. Volvo was helping Lisa spread the word […]April 5, 2013Overdrive ExtraMy MATS Mash-upAnother Mid-America Trucking Show is in the books and things are quiet for the moment while the trucking industry catches its collective breath. There’ll be more big news coming soon – I’ll be in Germany this time next month to get an up-close look at the new Detroit automatic transmission. But in the meantime, let’s […]March 30, 2013Overdrive ExtraWork Truck Show wrap-upRounding up commercial van market, hybrid truck, solar panel, natural gas powertrain and other news from the NTEA show in Indianapolis, which ended March 8.March 10, 2013Overdrive ExtraShop pitfallsA email crossed my screen the other day. It seems someone did a study and concluded that shop rags pose health risk hazard. Gee. Ya think? Yes. Shop rags are nasty. But they’re not the most disgusting thing I’ve ever seen in shop — although it was more of an event, instead of a thing. […]February 15, 2013EquipmentKW T660 test drive: Enduring classicThe T660 evolves with the right mix of styling and new technology to cement its place in Kenworth’s lineup.January 26, 2013Previous PagePage 7 of 11Next 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 SponsorBlueParrott B350-XT