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Overdrive Radio

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Long Haul Trucking
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Owner-Operators
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Owner Operator Business Fundamentals
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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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The voice you'll hear at the top of this Overdrive Radio edition is that of Overdrive's February Trucker of the Month Kenny Wingate. Clearly, he knows of what he speaks when he invokes the feeling -- "nothing like it," he said -- that he associates w... more

Jamie Hagen's got the inside scoop, but won't divulge the name of the new Mack tractor model set to be debuted next month in New York in this year of Mack's 125th anniversary as a company. Small Fleet owner Hagen has actually driven one hand-built pr... more

In this week's edition of Overdrive Radio, Hotels4Truckers.com proprietor Dan Fuller, former driver and independent owner-operator, details completion of a project years in the making. The website and now mobile app as well got its start simply as a ... more

Today, a bit of a hypothetical that is really not hypothetical at all, though we’ll withhold names with multiple court cases pending. But consider the scenario: You engage with a broker you feel you know is legitimate for a load of copper moving towa... more

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Recent Guests

Sal Gonzalez
Marine veteran and singer-songwriter
Episode: $2 million Peterbilt 389X with a special mission, benefiting Wounded Warrior Project, other orgs
Jesse Carazzoli
Associate Director of Corporate Partnerships for Wounded Warrior Project
Wounded Warrior Project
Episode: $2 million Peterbilt 389X with a special mission, benefiting Wounded Warrior Project, other orgs
Rusty Rush
CEO of Rush Enterprises
Rush Enterprises
Episode: $2 million Peterbilt 389X with a special mission, benefiting Wounded Warrior Project, other orgs
Ilya Denisenko
Owner operator of ICV Express
ICV Express
Episode: 'The sweetness of low price' v. the 'sour of bad service': Trucking through the freight trough
Gary Buchs
Owner operator business coach and Overdrive contributor
Overdrive magazine
Episode: 'The sweetness of low price' v. the 'sour of bad service': Trucking through the freight trough
Jason Cowan
Founder and president of Silver Creek Transportation
Silver Creek Transportation
Episode: 'The sweetness of low price' v. the 'sour of bad service': Trucking through the freight trough
Warren McCurdy
Owner-operator with 50 years of trucking experience, focusing on safety inspections and regulations
Self-employed
Episode: Brake inspection blitz this week: Roadside inspection system should be 'preventive,' not punitive
Teddy Gentry
Founding member and bassist of the country music band Alabama
Alabama
Episode: 'Thank you to all drivers everywhere': Part 2 on the road with Alabama and tour hauler Josh Gentry
Greg Fowler
Former radio DJ and long-time working partner with Alabama
Alabama Fan Club
Episode: 'Thank you to all drivers everywhere': Part 2 on the road with Alabama and tour hauler Josh Gentry

Host

Todd Dills
Host of Overdrive Radio, providing insights and interviews relevant to trucking industry stakeholders, particularly owner-operators and small fleet owners.

Reviews

3.9 out of 5 stars from 30 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 States2 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 States2 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 States3 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 States4 years ago

Listeners Say

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

Listeners appreciate the substantial insights and practical advice shared through personal stories and expert interviews.
There are frequent concerns about production quality, with requests for improved sound engineering to enhance the listening experience.
Many highlight the value of the content, especially regarding trends and regulations in the trucking industry.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Trucker of the Month Alec Costerus' odyssey to 10+ mpg and two-truck Alpha Drivers Transportation
Q: What kind of freight are you guys on typically?
We run primarily power-only loads with a mix of direct customer deliveries, focused on efficiency to minimize waiting time.
Marroquin brothers' journey from Guatemala to U.S. trucking, now as owner-operators
Q: How did you learn English?
We learned English on the street, driving trucks and dealing with dispatchers who only spoke English.
Marroquin brothers' journey from Guatemala to U.S. trucking, now as owner-operators
Q: What is the toughest challenge that you feel you're facing?
We faced the biggest one when they implemented the AB-5 law, which affected our ability to get good loads and decreased our income considerably.
Dark side of the road: Inside FBI's 'Highway Serial Killings' initiative, fight against trafficking
Q: What is it about trucking and the nature of this business that makes it so difficult for the Highway Serial Killings Initiative to investigate these crimes?
It's the voluminous data that has to be collected for a single murder, often no ID on the victim, making investigations incredibly challenging.
FMCSA's safety rating revamp: Truckers urge caution if using roadside data
Q: Will using roadside inspection data affect the rating of carriers who have not had a compliance investigation?
Currently, safety ratings are issued only when an on-site investigation is conducted, but proposals are being discussed to potentially use roadside data in the safety rating process.

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Focused primarily on the owner-operator segment of the trucking industry, the podcast offers an engaging mix of interviews with experienced truckers, small fleet owners, and industry executives. Key topics frequently discussed include business strategies, regulatory challenges, and economic forecasts for the owner-operator sector, alongside personal stories of resilience and success among truckers. Notable features are insights into charitable initiatives, maintenance tips, and balancing personal and professional life on the road, making it especially relevant for those within or interested in the trucking industry.

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