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May Mental Health Awareness Fundraiser

May Mental Health Awareness Fundraiser

With all of the uncertainties and changes we have seen in our world this past year, Overdrive Heavy Duty has decided that for the month of May we will be donating $100.00 from all Heavy Duty CVIP’s and $50.00 from all Automotive CVIP’s as well as having a silent...

10 Winter Driving Tips for Truckers

10 Winter Driving Tips for Truckers

When the temperature plunges to minus 20+ degrees, even the most experienced of truckers can have a hard time managing the icy roads. Poor visibility coupled with reduced traction makes the job of a big rig driver extremely challenging. However, by implementing...

3 Easy Winter Maintenance Tips

3 Easy Winter Maintenance Tips

It's always a good idea to start the winter off with a good maintenance overhaul of your vehicle, but did you know it's just as important to keep up with regular maintenance throughout the colder months. Here's some ways to ensure optimal operation of your vehicle and...

Commitment to Your Safety – COVID-19 Protocols

As your partners in maintenance, Overdrive Heavy Duty is committed to keeping our customers, maintenance crew and staff safe as we respond to the ongoing COVID-19 situation. Overdrive is committed to following the regulations set in place by the Government of Alberta,...

Top 5 Highways to Drive in the World

Top 5 Highways to Drive in the World

Travel plans may be in the distant future in minds, but once they open up the world again here's some great ideas for a road trip, hit up all five of these top highways to drive in the world.   The Alcan Highway - Canada/USA This scenic highway is one of the most...

5 Basic Maintenance Tips for your Truck

5 Basic Maintenance Tips for your Truck

Want to keep your truck purring like a kitten? Here's some great tips to maintain your truck's life and keep it operating in peak condition. Routinely Change the Engine Oil and Filter Engine oil can easily become contaminated with dust, dirt, and debris from the...

What you need to know about CVIP Inspections

What you need to know about CVIP Inspections

If you operate a commercial vehicle in Alberta, it's likely your fleet will require a CVIP. The CVIP is designed to test whether or not your commercial vehicle is road-ready. To acquire a CVIP you must use a licensed technician, like Overdrive Heavy Duty. Who needs...

10 Essentials Every Truck Driver Should Have

New to driving truck? You'll quickly find out there's some essentials that every driver should have in their cab. Here's a few must-have items to keep in your cab: Work Gloves You’ll be going through a lot of work gloves, but a good pair to start on are leather cowboy...

Famous Truck Drivers

Famous Truck Drivers

Betcha didn't know these famous people drove truck! Charles Bronson   It's not hard to picture one of Hollywood's most manly actors, Charles Bronson, behind the wheel of a big rig. After his service during WW2 Bronson drove a freight truck while bouncing from job...

Maintenance Tips for Diesel Engines

Maintenance Tips for Diesel Engines

As your partners in maintenance, Overdrive understands that your truck is your livelihood. If you have a diesel engine you know how important regular maintenance is on the life of your truck.   Top 5 Maintenance Tips For Diesel Engines Monitor your Coolant One of...