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38 | Overdrive | July 2018 TRUCKER TALENT SEARCH FINALISTS Mandi Jo Pinheiro Twin Falls, Idaho Owner-operator, drives team, Charleston Transport LLC. Has been trucking three years. Song title: "Hashtag Truckers" Why did you pick this song? I wrote this song to motivate drivers feeling discouraged during the first of the Twitter campaign that Tony Justice called for last fall before the ELD mandate was enforced. The battle to keep the trucking industry from suffering blows from the gov- ernment is long and lasting. Motiva- tion through music is just something I enjoy trying to accomplish. Plus, I really love truckers! What kind of truck do you drive? A 2005 charcoal color Peter- bilt named Charlie. How long have you been singing? All my life. Do you write your own songs? Yes, and I grew up with dad playing guitar. Do you play any instruments? Guitar. B.J. Williams Lavergne, Tennessee Company driver, Ryder Integrated Logistics. Has been trucking 20 years. Song title: "Tennessee Blues Man" Why did you pick this song? I am originally from Jackson, Missis- sippi, and grew up around blues clubs. How long have you been singing? I've been trying to sing for over 30 years. Where do you get inspiration? I try to write songs with a positive meaning. The Tennessee blues is what I knew growing up. I wrote "Half The Man" for my momma. Do you play any instruments? I play the guitar and the piano. I make my recordings myself. AGENCY: JWT/Atlanta CLIENT: SHELL Rotella SPECS: 1/3 Page VERT AD CODE: 1168545_A224_ OD_Third_July2018 CAPTION: "ROTELLA ROUNDUP" BLEED: N/A TRIM: 2.25" x 9.5" LIVE: -.25" PUB: Overdrive Dates: July 2018 ROTELLA ROUNDUP What is Synthetic Oil? Comments, questions or ideas? Email us at RotellaRoundup@JWT.com When it comes to your engine's performance, the motor oil you select will have a big impact. Understanding what synthetic oil is, its differences with conventional motor oil, and how it affects your engine's performance can help you choose the right oil for your vehicle. In the early stages, both synthetic and conventional oils start out as crude oil. Unlike conventional motor oil, synthetic oil goes through a process where it is re ned and distilled before being broken down into individual molecules. This process puri es the oil and makes it possible for engineers to customize the crude oil's molecules and provide better protection than conventional motor oils deliver. Advantages of Synthetic over Conventional Oil: • Improved performance • Keeps engines cleaner • Offers improved deposit control • Enhanced performance in extreme temperatures As engines have become more technologically advanced, so have the motor oil products designed to support them. To learn more go to Rotella.com/products 1168545_A224_ OD_Third_July2018.indd 1 6/1/18 2:26 PM

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• Good prep defuses Roadcheck worries.
• Pulse: Technology opens door for truck mayhem.
• Personal conveyance and “truck stop lawyers.”
• Bullying customer may be shipper of last resort.
• Traversing Georgia’s 190-mile parking desert.
• Freightliner debuts two electric trucks.
• Congress debates livestock/ag hours regulations.
• Bill would repeal excise tax on truck purchases.
• Payments may loom from fradulent services case.
• Brake inspection blitz set for September.
• Coverage from the 36th annual Shell Rotella SuperRigs.
• Hot pink 379 stays in the family.
• Reader Rigs: Heavy-hauling ’06 W900L; chromed-out 2000 379; ’16 Coronado glider carves its own path;’16 389 has Georgia power; Canadian reefer-hauling ’06 W900.
• EQUIPMENT SPOTLIGHT Dashcams.
• GEAR GUIDE Window deflector, tires, tape, more.
• FLEET NEWS Carriers still hiking driver pay.
• BETTER HEALTH Knowing risk factors for diabetes.
• TURNING POINT Overdrive’s Dashcam Central shows a trucker’s questionable right turn on red.
• Business: Company driver pay swelling in 2018 Company driver pay per mile surged in the first quarter of 2018 from a year ago, with the refrigerated sector leading the way, according to a survey of mid-size to large carriers.
• COVER STORY: Guaranteed pay Fleets are increasingly introducing plans that promise company drivers a minimum weekly pay. Find out what’s driving the trend and what it could mean for owner-operators.
• Guarding personal data Because of their constant traveling, truckers can be particularly vulnerable to financial loss and a trashed credit rating from identity theft. The resulting legal complications also can threaten their livelihood.
• Talent finalists headed for Dallas James Nelson, Mandi Jo Pinheiro and B.J. Williams will compete next month at The Great American Trucking Show in Dallas, where the drivers have been invited to participate in the Overdrive-Red Eye Radio Trucker Talent S
• Mix business, pleasure at GATS A new tailored driver recruitment matchup at the Great American Trucking Show joins established highlights such as Pride & Polish show trucks, live music, business seminars and health screenings.