Eric talks with OOIDA Executive Vice President Lewie Pugh about the top issues drivers face today.  From the disfunctional regulatory environment to the awareness of the general public and safety. It's all here.  Join the discussion. 

"A WEALTH of information is right here in this Partners In Business Roundtable with Eric Harley, Overdrive's Chief Editor Todd Dills, Mike Hosted from ATBS, and retired Owner-Operator and business coach Gary Buchs from The Mid-America Trucking Show"

Eric talks with Dr. Mike Fuljenz, President of Universal Coin and Bullion about investments, valuable coins you may already own, what election year means for the markets and more!

 I-80 Group and Howes Products used the backdrop of the 44th Iowa 80 Truckers Jamboree in Walcott to announce its ninth member to be inducted into the Howes Hall of Fame. Representing restored trucks everywhere, “Cherry Pie,” a 1973 Kenworth, along with owner and restoration enthusiast Kate Whiting joined a distinguished list of inductees made up of people, places, and things that make the trucking industry so vibrant including our very own Eric Harley. Delia Moon-Meier also talks to Eric about what makes the Walcott Trucker’s Jamboree so special.

Eric Harley hosts a Roundtable with our friends from Mercer Transportation.  Amanda, Brian and Anthony at Mercertown talk about the state of the industry, freight rates and most importantly how to handle downturns in the economy. Don’t miss this episode and learn more about Mercer Transportation and their own family of owner operators at www.mercer-trans.com 

Overdrive's Partners In Business, ATBS and Red Eye Radio go back to the basics to discuss self help resources in training drivers to become better business owners/owner operators.  Todd Dills and team talk through the updated P.I.B.  manual and guide giving great tools to decrease your downtime and  cost per mile.  Go to www.overdriveonline.com for the new materials discussed here at MATS.  

Eric talks with Brent Hutto of Truckstop about freight rates, fuel prices, cost per mile, and what it all means for today's owner operators.  Listen now and go to www.truckstop.com.  

Mark Singleton of Southern Recipe Pork Rinds comes into the Red Eye Radio studio to talk about everything from healthy eating on the road to legislation and safety.  You won't want to miss this annual visit from Southern Recipe...a company that  recognizes the importance of the trucking industry and truck drivers. 

Listen in on Eric and Elisabeth talking about the importance of truckers, #ThankATrucker, educating motorists,  American Trucking Association and more.

Eric has a Trucking Industry "Town Hall" with our friends at Mercer Transportation

Eric Harley interviewed Julie Dillon, Health and Wellness Manager for the St. Christopher Truckers Development and Relief Fund. She is promoting this year's Diabetes Prevention Program

Eric talks to Greg Peterson as well as the Howes Family of the Peterson Brother's Hall of Fame Induction with Howes Products.  Howes Celebrates the Farm/Ag Community and talks about it's importance in our economy.  Brian Helton and Anthony Starks of Mercer Transportation fill us in all that is Mercertown, our favorite carrier and driver community.  

Another episode of updates from the recent American Trucking Association's MCE Annual Conference.  Eric Harley talks to Daimler Trucks North America, Roehl Transport, Pre Pass, and Pilot Flying J.  A lot of Industry Forecasting for 2022 as well as current 2021 updates.  

On site at the ATA's Annual Convention, Eric Harley talks to ATA's President Chris Spear as well as many industry leaders.  He visits with USA Truck's President James Reed; TA's CEO Jon Pertchik and Bridgestone's Brian Cunningham.  

Erika and Rob Howes announce their first 2021 Howes Hall of Fame inductee. Truckers Against Trafficking's, Kylla Lanier accepts this prestigious award and talks to Eric Harley about Truckers Against Trafficking and what drivers can do to help and remain alert to this issue. Eric also talks to Howes about what drivers need to know about pro active maintenance on your engine using Howes Products.

Mark Singleton with Southern Recipe Pork Rinds stops by to catch up with Eric Harley.  They talk Healthy Eating on the Road, Truck Driver Appreciation Week, St. Christopher's Truckers Fund and much more.

Host Eric Harley talks with Jami Jones, Managing Editor of Landline Magazine and fellow, long-time Shell Rotella SuperRigs judge about the top issues for owner-operators today.  Get your Shell SuperRigs update as it is live July 29-31 at the Love's Travel Stop in Hampshire Illinois.

Julie talks to Eric about the Rigs with Cigs program.  They also discuss the diabetes prevention program and health challenge.  Catch up on the St. Christopher Fund's driver and fleet facing campaigns and all that this organization provides to the trucking industry.

Eric Harley talks to Howes Products live from the Walcott Trucker's Jamboree.  Rich, Delia and Jeff all catch us up on Howe's 100th Anniversary, Hall of Fame, Iowa 80 Truckstop and the Walcott Trucker's Jamboree.

Get an update on Shell Rotella's 39th SuperRigs at the Love's Travel Stops in Hampshire  IL.  Hear about all of the exciting details from Shell's Heather Wales and judge Jami Jones at Landline Magazine.  It's an on site event you won't want to miss!

Matt Manero - President of Commercial Fleet Financing talks to Eric Harley about how drivers and fleets can grow their business in this economy.  Matt breaks down the barriers and misconceptions that keep many drivers and fleets from growing in scale in this current business environment. Find out more by visiting www.CFFRadioOffer.com.

The Chairman of NATSO, Delia Moon Meier and host Eric Harley talk about the effects of COVID-19 on  the truckstop industry ....from vaccines and masks to tolls /legislation outlook.  They cover all you need to know right here.

Randy Haines, Operations Director of Boss Truck Shops, joins Eric to talk about: The Bosselman History Who They Are Who They Service Locations Opening Soon Upcoming Maintenance Suggestions AND MORE!    

Eric got a chance to chat with Brian Helton from Mercer Transportation, Logan Miller, a teenage boy who spent his allowance to feed hungry truckers, as well as his father, Jason Miller.   

Eric is joined by the Champ, George Foreman, to discuss his boxing career, aches and pains he has dealt with over the years, as well as what he uses to knock out those pains. To learn more about George Foreman's Real Time Pain Relief visit: https://rtpr.com/george-foreman-knockout-formula

Planning on heading to the Mid-America Trucking Show? Eric got a chance to chat with Toby Young, President of Exhibit Management Associates, Inc. to discuss this years upcoming event.   They cover everything from: -The Coronavirus -Educational Seminars -PKY Truck Beauty Championship -Mutts4Trucks -The Truck Parking Community AND MORE!   To learn more about MATS visit: https://www.truckingshow.com/

Thank YOU for making this year, our 50th Anniversary, so special. We truly value everything you do.

Greg Manchester, Director of Public Relations at Truckers Christmas Group, joined Eric to discuss the history of the organization, some special stories, and more on the episode of the Extra Mile.

Michelle Moline, Product Manager, Business Development at PACCAR ITD, joined Eric to discuss the Internet of Things, Smart Freight, Smart Cities, PACLink and more!

Check out this great interview with Shannon Johnson, Vice President of Food Innovation for Pilot Flying J, as he talks with Eric and discusses what PFJ has in store for Veterans on Veterans Day.  To show its immense gratitude this Veterans Day, Pilot Flying J is treating all active-duty and retired military veterans to a free breakfast Nov. 8-11. This includes a free Pilot Coffee of any size with a choice of one free PJ Fresh® breakfast sandwich, breakfast pizza or breakfast grill item. Veterans can visit any of the 650+ participating Pilot and Flying J Travel Centers across the U.S. to redeem the offer in the Pilot Flying J app.  

This week, Eric is joined by Sagar Shah, Director of Carrier Operations for Uber Freight. We focus on the business model Uber Freight has created within the trucking industry and cover topics like: What does this mean for the truck driver and their lifestyle? How is the industry receiving this new business model? What are some additional applications that we can look forward to seeing? All this and MUCH more on this Episode of the Extra Mile  

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 fleet management and industry expertise to the WAA Logistics Team and help prepare the organization for growth.  In this interview we cover: -What is Wreaths Across America? -How can carriers, professional driver and others in the transportation industry play a part in the mission? -What lanes are you still in need of loads carried? -What’s involved and what should drivers expect from participating in the mission? -How do carriers, owner operators and driver sign up to volunteer?

Dan Arcy, Global OEM Technical Manager at Shell Lubricants, has the answers to all of your oil related questions on low viscosity and CK-4/FA-4 oils, efficiencies that can reduce your carbon footprint and the Starship Initiative on this Episode of the Extra Mile.

Do you think you are up to date on ELDs vs. AOBRDs? Listen in to make sure you are prepared as Mike Ahart, Vice President of Regulatory Affairs at Omnitracs, LLC. joins Eric to discuss everything you need to know. Another deadline is approaching and this episode will catch you up!  From AOBRD's to ELD's and everything in between on this episode of the EXTRA MILE.

Ready for a change in Hours of Service? Eric discusses the recent NPRM from the FMCSA with Retired State Trooper Monty Dial of Ol' Blue USA.  Listen to all the details from the expert and hear it first!

Join Eric Harley in part 2 of this 2 part series. This week Eric is joined by Freightliner’s Sherise Rivera, as well as Matt Aiman from ATBS. Listen in as they discuss why Freightliner chose to expand the Team Run Smart Program and their focus of driving on every level. 

Join Eric Harley and the Freightliner Team Run Smart Pros in part 1 of this 2 part series as they discuss the different stages of Team Run Smart and the trucking career spectrum both personally and professionally of the driver's career journey.

Eric gets a chance to talk with the 3 Finalists of the 2019 Overdrive Magazine - Red Eye Radio Trucker Talent Search . The 3 finalists this year are Taylor Barker, Jason Henley, and Ken Freeman. Sit back and listen along as we learn more about each of these multi-talented drivers on this edition of the Extra Mile. 

Shannon Currier, Director of Philanthropy & Development​ for the St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund, is spending "a week in the life of a trucker." Listen in as she describes her ride along experience as a civilian with a driver for Crete Carriers.

Imagine having a TA or Petro location dedicated in your honor. It's happening all over America...and the stories behind the honorees are incredible. Listen in as we take a ride with some of the winner's of the Travel Centers of America Citizen Driver Award on this edition of The Extra Mile.

Eric discusses technology with Suman Narayanan – Detroit’s Engineering Manager for Advanced Assistance.  Follow along as we see how much you really know about technology as it quickly advances. Hear about the history and development of truck technology and what can your truck do to help you be more efficient, safe, and a better driver.

Today we preview The Great American Trucking Show! We are joined by Tom Winters, Operations Manager for GATS, Emily Larson, Director of Marketing Operations, Suzanne Stempinski, Pride and Polish Organizer followed up by a special appearance with Linda Longton, Senior VP of Editorial for Randall-Reilly. Join us as we discuss topics ranging from the new APP, Location, Parking, Pride and Polish, Benefits, and Seminars to name a few.

Trucking has come a long way over the years and Michelle Moline, Product Manager, Business Development at PACCAR ITD joins Eric this week to talk about current technology, innovations, and what we could possibly see in the future.

Daren Hansen, J. J. Keller Sr. Editor - Transportation Safety, joins Eric this week to discuss the 2019 CVSA Roadcheck. We cover topics from; What is Roadcheck? When did it begin? When is it? What is the CVSA? And much MUCH more this week on the Extra Mile.

Country music icon Joe Nichols talks with Eric about his heartfelt personal story that inspired him to help truckers by teaming up with the St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund on this episode of The Extra Mile

How about a summer mini-vacation complete with sun, fun, trucks, and even free concerts? Eric Harley has it all planned out for you on this edition of The Extra Mile!"

When you have 100 years of success behind you, you must be doing something right.  Eric Harley talks to each member of the Howes family about their success with the growth and history of Howes Lubricator.  There are some great personal stories too.  

Freightliner Run Smart Pro’s – Bob and Linda Caffee, husband and wife team for their expediting business join Eric Harley to share keys to success both professionally and personally about life behind the wheel.  Join them and learn more about the expediting side of the industry and a top team's advice for today’s driver.

Retired Texas State Trooper in Commercial Vehicle Enforcement and regulation educator for Ol’Blue USA, Monty Dial, joins Eric in studio. This week we discuss ELD’s, Hours of Service, the current state and future of the industry, and MUCH more!

Delia Moon-Meier, Senior Vice President and second generation truck stop operator of The Iowa 80 Group and CAT Scale Co speaks with Eric on her family success of building their business. Join Eric and Delia as they cover the Iowa 80 heritage, a bit of history and current issues that are challenging to drivers today.