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New Rand McNally Motor Carriers' Road Atlas now available

The 2023 edition of the atlas includes updated maps and highway information; revised restricted routes, low-clearance-bridge and weigh station locations; an updated fuel tax chart and more.

The 2023 edition of the Rand McNally Motor Carriers' Road Atlas includes updated maps and highway information; revised restricted routes, low-clearance-bridge and weigh station locations; an updated fuel tax chart and more.

Rand McNally launches new ELD

Together with Rand McNally's Fleet platform and the Rand VL (Vehicle Link) app for drivers, the Vehicle Link ELD simplifies compliance by providing hours of service and driver vehicle inspection (DVIR) reporting.

Rand McNally's Vehicle Link ELD and Android app

Latest Truckers' Gear Guide loaded with 'powerful' content

Here's how to save fuel, stay properly powered and make a great beef stir-fry while on the road.

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Thermo King intros new Precedent reefer unit

Thermo King recently introduced its new Precedent S-750i trailer refrigeration unit, which features electrification, integrated shore power, embedded telematics and a lower-global warming potential refrigerant.

Thermo King S-750i reefer unit

Important to know what you’re putting in your fuel & what you're trying to fix

Not all fuel additives are created equal. Many contain abrasive alcohol and harmful solvents that can cause more problems than they fix.

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These bits of gear make your life on the road easier, safer

It's possible to outfit your truck's cab and yourself with gear to give you all the digital comforts of home no matter where you are.

Rand McNally shows off rugged new driver-centric tablet at MATS

“In spending time and communicating with thousands of drivers, we heard loud and clear what is most valuable to professional drivers."

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Alcoa debuts new, lighter wheels and aero covers

Alcoa rolled out new wheels and aerodynamic upfits to improve airflow around its wheels.

At 36 pounds and a 7,400 pound load rating, the Alcoa ULT36x 22.5” x 8.25” wheel is three pounds lighter than its predecessor.

New two-way dashcam introduced by Rand McNally

"We are passionate about safety and making sure every driver gets home safely at the end of the day."

Rand McNally's two-way dashcam

Latest Gear Guide loaded with tips for safer, more productive driving

It contains tips on everything from making blueberry pie to what Bluetooth headset to buy.

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California doubles hay hauler's rolling into a parking lot

Love the smell of hay in the morning? Scenes from the A.J. Soza Memorial Truck Show

The show's second edition got under way at the fairgrounds in Merced, California. The Central Valley location stood in high relief at the early point in the day as these hay-hauling doubles you see rolled in, split by a livestock hauler.

Overdrive Small Fleet Champ belt

Small Fleet Champ, Round 1: Enter by June 30

Jacob Phillips 2016 389

Wedding getaway vehicle and more: Jacob Phillips' 2016 389 steel hauler

MACK truck with flatbed trailer passing in front of a sunoco gas station sign with regular gas price at $3.89 and diesel at $4.89

The fuel-discounts app aimed squarely at independents -- owner-ops and truck stops both

Koolatron 12-Volt Stainless Steel Super Kool Portable Fridge

Koolatron 12-Volt Stainless Steel Super Kool Portable Fridge

OTR to home: Making local trucking work with Mike 'The Boston Trucker' Gaffin, Terry Shelton

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The Business Manual for Owner-Operators

Overdrive editors and ATBS present the industry’s best manual for prospective and committed owner-operators. You’ll find exceptional depth on many issues in the 2022 edition of Partners in Business.

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