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When the world shuts down, trucks keep moving

When the world shuts down, trucks keep moving

The past few weeks have been the most tumultuous North America — and a good chunk of the world — has seen in quite some time. The COVID-19 pandemic and outbreak has moved many major cities and regions across the continent to invoke lockdowns, businesses to shut down for the foreseeable future, and the supply…READ MORE

Real Time Pain Relief Joins the Fight Against COVID-19

Real Time Pain Relief Joins the Fight Against COVID-19

Tim Flatt, Co-Fonder and CEO of Real Time Pain Relief, joins Eric to discuss how his company is aiding in the fight again COVID-19 with their new Hand Sanitizer + Skin Conditioner. They cover topics from: What is Real Time Pain Relief doing to help combat the Covid-19 crisis? Is there anything unique about this…READ MORE

Your top questions on COVID-19 answered

Your top questions on COVID-19 answered

COVID-19, the infectious disease caused by novel coronavirus (otherwise knowns as SARS-CoV-2), was first spotted at an outbreak in Wuhan, China. The subject of coronavirus has dominated the news waves since its initial emergence in December 2019. The spread has since intensified, infecting over 200,000 people in 172 countries and territories as of March 18.…READ MORE

Trucking and COVID-19: 5 ways to stay smart, safe, and sanitary

Trucking and COVID-19: 5 ways to stay smart, safe, and sanitary

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), coronaviruses (CoV) are a family of viruses that cause illnesses ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases. There are many types of these viruses, but the disease that comes from SARS-CoV-2 that has generated widespread global concern is referred to as COVID-19, and it has not…READ MORE

FMCSA releases COVID-19 HOS Emergency Declaration

FMCSA releases COVID-19 HOS Emergency Declaration

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has issued an Emergency Declaration suspending federal Hours of Service (HOS) regulations for operations engaged in COVID-19 emergency relief through the termination of the emergency or April 12, whichever comes first. This announcement follows President Trump declaring COVID-19 a national emergency on March 13. This Declaration is imperative…READ MORE

The 38th Annual Shell Rotella® SuperRigs® to be held at Texas Motor Speedway

The 38th Annual Shell Rotella® SuperRigs® to be held at Texas Motor Speedway

The 38th Annual Shell Rotella® SuperRigs® will put drivers and their trucks center stage at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth June 4-6 as part of a high-powered IndyCar Series and NASCAR Truck Series weekend. The truck beauty contest will be held inside the track in front of thousands of racing fans. Hard working truckers…READ MORE

Can you sing? Prove it in Overdrive’s annual Trucker Talent Search contest

Can you sing? Prove it in Overdrive’s annual Trucker Talent Search contest

The annual Trucker Talent Search singing competition produced by Overdrive and Red Eye Radio is back for its seventh year. Featuring a grand prize of a professional studio recording session, the Trucker Talent Search is accepting video submissions from contestants through April 1. Truckers who love to sing should record a video clip of themselves…READ MORE

KNOW YOUR OIL’S POUR POINT: CHOOSING THE RIGHT FLUIDS FOR YOUR FLEET THIS WINTER

KNOW YOUR OIL’S POUR POINT: CHOOSING THE RIGHT FLUIDS FOR YOUR FLEET THIS WINTER

Even the largest, toughest heavy-duty vehicles need a little help to run smoothly during the colder winter months. When temperatures drop below freezing, fleet vehicles are at risk for reduced fuel economy and potential engine damage. Switching fleet vehicles to an engine oil with a lower viscosity and cold temperature pour point is one method…READ MORE

NEW SHELL ROTELLA T4 NG PLUS ENGINE OIL FOR NATURAL GAS ENGINES AND SHELL ROTELLA T6 FULL SYNTHETIC 0W-40 ENGINE OIL FOR DIESELS OPERATING IN COLD CLIMATES

NEW SHELL ROTELLA T4 NG PLUS ENGINE OIL FOR NATURAL GAS ENGINES AND SHELL ROTELLA T6 FULL SYNTHETIC 0W-40 ENGINE OIL FOR DIESELS OPERATING IN COLD CLIMATES

Shell Lubricants is introducing Shell Rotella® T4 NG Plus 15W-40 heavy-duty engine oil which is specially formulated to provide hardworking protection under the full range of pressures and temperatures in mobile natural gas engines as well as diesel and gasoline engines. The versatile engine oil is particularly relevant for waste haul trucks and buses operating…READ MORE

National Wreaths Across America Day is Nearing

National Wreaths Across America Day is Nearing

Eric is joined by Don Queeney – a long time core volunteer for Wreaths Across America and the new Director, Transportation & Mobile Education Exhibit. With more than 35 years’ experience in the transportation industry, most notably as the founder and owner of Hampton Roads Moving & Storage based in Virginia, Don will lend his…READ MORE