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Overdrive Radio

Overdrive
Trucking Industry
Owner-Operators
FMCSA
Trucking
Trucking Business
Overdrive Radio
Owner-Operator Business
Owner-Operator
National Association Of Small Trucking Companies
Mid-America Trucking Show
Owner-Operator Trucking
Fuel Economy
CSA Safety Measurement System
Small Fleet Championship
Freight Rates
Safety Fitness Determination
Veterans
Family Traditions
Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association
Freightliner

The Overdrive Radio podcast is produced by Overdrive magazine, the Voice of the American Trucker for 60-plus years. Host Todd Dills -- with a supporting cast among Overdrive editors, contributors and others -- presents owner-operator business leading lights, interviews with extraordinary independent truckers and small fleet owners, and plenty in the way of trucking business and regulatory news and... more

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Off the top of the podcast, the voice of Overdrive’s August Trucker of the Month Dee Zeeman, in a business partnership with wife, Bev, in the back office and hauling for now close to a decade now with authority as White Pine Transport. The name’s a c... more

Off the top of this Overdrive Radio edition, the voice of Atlantic Logistics CEO Rob Hooper talking about trust, responding specifically to a question about whether all the shipper, broker and carrier friction in today’s freight markets is driving we... more

A tip of the hat off the top of this week’s Overdrive Radio edition to our social media coordinator Jazzmin Campbell, who shared yet another towing mishap occurring in the city of Charlotte, North Carolina. It bears all the hallmarks of a parking-lot... more

This week’s Overdrive Radio features Overdrive Senior Editor Matt Cole's talk with our July Trucker of the Month. Based just outside Baltimore, owner-operator Jeffrey Crise runs open-deck freight, loading equipment quite often out of the port there a... more

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Recent Guests

Dee Zeeman
Owner-operator, White Pine Transport
White Pine Transport
Episode: Reliability, service over 6M-plus miles: Owner-operator Dee Zeeman, Trucker of the Month
Bev Zeeman
Dispatcher and bookkeeper for White Pine Transport
White Pine Transport
Episode: Reliability, service over 6M-plus miles: Owner-operator Dee Zeeman, Trucker of the Month
Joe Ohr
Representative from Nmfta; cybersecurity and industry liaison
National Motor Freight Traffic Association
Episode: Fraud and cargo theft info sharing, White House task force: Freight crime in spotlight
Clifford Hay
Owner, Clifford Hay Incorporated
Clifford Hay Incorporated
Episode: Predatory parking-lot-trap truck tows back in headlines: Turn state/local rules to your favor
Scott Denmark
Co-owner, Thomasville Furniture Xpress
Thomasville Furniture Xpress
Episode: Predatory parking-lot-trap truck tows back in headlines: Turn state/local rules to your favor
Scott Cruthis
Co-owner, Thomasville Furniture Xpress
Thomasville Furniture Xpress
Episode: Predatory parking-lot-trap truck tows back in headlines: Turn state/local rules to your favor
Robbie Turnage
Owner, Turnage & Sons LLC
Turnage & Sons LLC
Episode: Predatory parking-lot-trap truck tows back in headlines: Turn state/local rules to your favor
Jeffrey Crise
Owner-operator and Trucker of the Month (July)
A&J Transport and Recovery
Episode: From 'Hot Shootin' to true driver support: Owner-op Jeffrey Crise's second run toward a small fleet
Tony Justice
Longtime trucker, songwriter, performer
Independent artist, Large Cars and Guitars organizer
Episode: AI in the driver's seat? Tony Justice v. Suno, Large Cars & Guitars history, $200K charitable haul

Host

Todd Dills
Host of Overdrive Radio

Reviews

4.0 out of 5 stars from 32 ratings
  • Interesting content, poor production quality

    Buy a good microphone and amp. This is a simple fix to increase followers. Ask Longhaul Paul for help setting up the audio. Ask a successful podcasters for help. Just do it.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Interested bystander
    United States3 years ago
  • Great content- horrible sounds levels

    As was mentioned else where. Your content is great but the constant changing of sound levels makes it really difficult to listen to. Some times Todd is speaking so softly I can’t hear him and then in the next breath it sounds like he’s screaming. I’m constantly having to adjust the sound levels on my radio which is not a good thing to do while driving. Then at the end of most shows- the music sound level is twice what the show was.

    Please,Please for all of us truckers- get someone to do a bett... more

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    seeya bye
    United States4 years ago
  • Should stick to trucking

    Not many decent trucking podcasts and now there is one less. I have to hear about lgbtq crap every where I look and if this TRUCKING podcast is going to talk about it then I’m out.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Cornfed84
    United States4 years ago
  • Good sound engineer needed

    Please get the help of a sound engineer. With consistently bad sound quality, you’re doing a great disservice to your wonderful content and interviewees. Most interviewees sound muffled and the choice to have background music makes it even more difficult to hear.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    No Names Left Now
    United States5 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Discussions around trucking policy and industry dynamics are seen as informative and on-point for professionals.
Guest and topic variety is valuable for sponsorship and guest pitching, though production friction can hinder listening.
Listeners want higher production quality and consistent audio levels.
Content focus on trucking and industry issues is strong, but sound quality is a recurring hurdle.

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

From 'Hot Shootin' to true driver support: Owner-op Jeffrey Crise's second run toward a small fleet
Q: Did you buy a trailer new or used?
Used 53-foot Transcraft trailer paired with the 2019 Peterbilt 579; both have been owned for several months and were part of careful equipment selection.
From 'Hot Shootin' to true driver support: Owner-op Jeffrey Crise's second run toward a small fleet
Q: What are your models of the 579 that you just put on the road?
It's a 2019 model found after extensive checking across several states and purchased through a leasing company; it came with thoughtful maintenance choices, including a recent EGR update for reliability.
Re-air: Should freight brokers' required bond amount vary according to company size?
Q: Should brokerages require bond amounts to be in effect tied to the amount of business they're doing?
Gill suggests tying bond amounts to a broker's actual revenues or overall valuation, arguing that current fixed minimums fail to reflect scale and risk, especially after Convoy's collapse, and that larger brokers with billions in valuation should be held to higher, more protective bonds.
21M safe miles on the long road to a golden age: Three trucking elite
Q: Can you tell me your name?
My name's Francis Michael Brown, but everybody calls me Mike.
21M safe miles on the long road to a golden age: Three trucking elite
Q: How many years have you driven a truck?
Fifty-one years have been behind the wheel, through countless changes in technology and road realities.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Overdrive Radio

What is Overdrive Radio about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on owner-operators, small fleets, and trucking-industry professionals navigating the freight landscape. Episodes repeatedly cover broker transparency, payment security, and direct shipper relationships, along with regulatory changes, safety programs, and insurance dynamics. Interviews frequently blend practical business tactics with real-world experiences—from carrier vetting and bond policy to fleet growth, maintenance discipline, and community-driven trucking culture. A notable strength is its deep access to practitioners and frontline operators, offering concrete anecdotes, lessons, and strategies that help listeners improve profitability, risk management, and compliance while staying connected to the broader trucking e... more

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Recent guests on Overdrive Radio include:

1. Dee Zeeman
2. Bev Zeeman
3. Joe Ohr
4. Clifford Hay
5. Scott Denmark
6. Scott Cruthis
7. Robbie Turnage
8. Jeffrey Crise

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