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Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is helping the trucking industry recover from the challenges posed by illegal migrant drivers due to President Joe Biden’s policies. Shannon Everett, co-founder of American Truckers United, expressed that the industry’s renewed optimism stems from Secretary Duffy’
On October 17, independent singer-songwriter and Everhart Transportation driver Tony Justice completed a two-day vocal session for his upcoming third studio album focused on trucking music. He celebrated this milestone with friends, associates, and media. Justice received a special record from his c
Finding Connection in Isolation Traveling frequently across the country can sometimes leave one feeling isolated. However, even brief interactions, like phone interviews, can reveal shared experiences and values. Growing up in a severely abusive environment has trained me to be discerning about peop
Mirah Lesa “Yo-Yo ” WorleyRetired trucker A Celebrity Driver It’s been 42 years since Mirah Lesa “Yo-Yo” Worley, a Tennessee native and trucker, gained fame. She appeared on the NBC series “Real People” in 1979, showcasing her driving a 359 Peterbilt with a KTA 600 engine. Iconic Appearance The show
Explore more in Overdrive’s weekly series celebrating trucking history and the magazine’s journey. Trucking-themed television shows have been plentiful, including titles like “American Trucker,” “Shipping Wars,” “Trick My Truck,” and “Movin’ On.” However, few have matched the enduring popularity of
Clarifying Keith Urban’s Interview Incident Recent reports suggesting that Keith Urban cut off an interview due to a question about his wife, Nicole Kidman, are not fully accurate. Sources clarify that Urban did not personally end the interview. On Tuesday morning (July 1), Urban spoke with Hayley &
On June 2, I received the sad news that Mirah Lesa “Yo-Yo” Worley Hughes had passed away after a lengthy struggle with multiple sclerosis. I was parked for the night in an abandoned lot across from the TA Travel Center in Pioneer, Tennessee, taking my federally mandated 10-hour break. During this ti
Overdrive Radio Podcast Highlights Trucker of the Year Exit Interviews This week’s Overdrive Radio podcast features the second part of our “exit interviews” series for the Trucker of the Year competition, spotlighting a group of flatbed truckers. The conversation reflects a camaraderie among drivers
Intensified DHS Audits in California Trucking Sector Agents from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) are actively conducting extensive workplace audits at trucking companies throughout Northern and Central California, particularly targeting Punjabi-owned businesses. This information was detail
