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Custom Rigs
Early scenes from MATS: Custom trucks put on a show
From brand-new 2026 units to rigs from the 1950s -- and everything in between -- truck enthusiasts are sure to find something on the lot that fits their style.
March 26, 2026
Never Satisfied Builds brought this custom 1985 Peterbilt 359 for its entry in the MATS Big Rig Build-Off. Sitting on a 320-inch wheelbase, the truck boasts a 650-hp 5EK Cat with an 18-speed and a 4-speed auxiliary and 3.70 rears.
Custom Rigs
Missouri owner-operator's eye-catching 2022 Kenworth W900L
The turquoise and hot pink stripes on the black base paint stand out and draw attention to the hard-working Kenworth, which runs reefer freight leased to Ozark Truck Lines in Springdale, Arkansas.
March 26, 2026
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Gear
FlowBelow wheel covers offer new easy access to tire air management
In partnership with Pressure Systems International, FlowBelow's new aero wheel covers extend the valve stems for both inner and outer tires, routing them through the center ring of the cover.
March 24, 2026
FlowBelow engineers partnered with P.S.I. to develop and supply the air line components required for the Easy Air Access system. Optional auxiliary valves allow for installation of tire pressure monitoring systems, and FlowBelow is offering P.S.I.’s TireView LIVE tire pressure monitoring system as an additional upgrade.
Equipment
24 states sue EPA over 'Endangerment Finding': Key pillar of trucking emissions regs
About half of the U.S. calls out EPA on climate change and emissions. Meanwhile, engine manufacturers plan to intervene on a mandate they say they have no control over.
March 23, 2026
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Equipment
Used trucks: Deals to be had on late-model sleeper tractors?
Prices for 2-year-old used trucks are down about $10,000 year-over-year, according to Price Digests data. Also: HOS and width/weight relief in Nebraska; Mack opens entries for 2027 calendar contest.
March 20, 2026
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Custom Rigs
CS Trucking's custom livestock-hauler 2024 Kenworth W900L
After 25 years in trucking, including 17 as an owner-operator, Iowa-based Joey Carola is now hauling livestock as a company driver for CS Trucking in this custom W900L.
March 19, 2026
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Equipment
Stoughton Trailers blows past safety benchmark with 40-mph rear-impact test
Also: Two states partnering on aggressive-driving enforcement at roadside; TEL offering VNL 860s for lease. Stoughton's standard rear impact guard on dry van and reefer trailers is the first to successfully complete a rear impact guard crash test at 40 mph, exceeding the current 35-mph industry benchmark.
March 19, 2026
The IIHS-Stoughton evaluation tested a 30% overlap rear impact.
Gear
24-volt Battle Born power pack for all-electric idle reduction
The Dragonfly Energy company announced availability of a 24-volt configuration of its Battle Born DualFlow Power Pack, expanding ability of the company’s idle-reduction solution to support a broader range of truck electrical configurations.
March 19, 2026
The Battle Born DualFlow Power Pack is one of a few battery-powered systems for heavy- and mid-duty trucks offered by DragonFly. Battle Born batteries also powered the Fresco 9000 Maxx auxiliary A/C unit for sleepers when it debuted this time last year.
Equipment
Cummins showcases its 2027 X15 diesel engine
The new diesel offering joins the Cummins X15N natural gas engine in a lineup Cummins calls HELM (Higher Efficiency. Lower emissions. Multiple fuels).
March 19, 2026
The new diesel offering joins the Cummins X15N natural gas engine in a lineup Cummins calls HELM (Higher Efficiency. Lower emissions. Multiple fuels).
Equipment
OOIDA warns against driverless-truck-tech 'self-certification,' part of new bill
After Overdrive readers in 2025 worried over cyberattack risks of driverless trucks, OOIDA warns Congress against a live bill that could compromise safety by allowing "self-certification" of automated-drive tech. Also: NACFE's "Messy Middle" real-world test shows 11.8-mpg diesel benchmark, other fuels' promise.
March 18, 2026
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Equipment
Kenworth C580 -- full spec, views on the 1M-lb. heavy hauler
In this video, walk through the specs and configurations -- and plenty views -- of Kenworth's brand-new C580 heavy hauler, replacing the sunsetting C500 in production in 2027.
March 17, 2026
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Equipment
First look inside Tesla's factory building the Tesla Semi
Step inside the heart of Tesla's operations as we explore the production line bringing the company's electric Class 8 truck to life, from assembly to rollout.
March 16, 2026
The Tesla Semi production line in Nevada.
Equipment
More emissions equipment: How Detroit's new engines cut NOx by 80%
Detroit’s sixth-gen lineup features updated DD13, DD15, and DD16 engines that add an SCR pre-treatment of exhaust gas prior to the principle aftertreatment system. The goal is to meet EPA's 2027 emisison regs requiring big NOx and particulate matter emissions cuts.
March 13, 2026
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Custom Rigs
Arkansas-based Jerry Whittmore's 2005 Peterbilt 379X a 'labor of love'
Whittmore bought the truck in 2023 and restored it with his own vision, incorporating his love of "chicken lights and chrome," his timber business and more.
March 12, 2026
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Custom Rigs
Purple power: Iowa-based livestock hauler's 2026 W900
Jake Arment moves sheep, goats, pigs and cattle for Larry Veenstra and Veenstra Trucking in the custom-built, Cummins-powered Kenworth he was able to spec out himself. Arment's plan is to eventually buy the truck from Veenstra and become an owner-operator.
March 5, 2026
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FMCSA decertifies 14 ELDs amid ongoing purge
Of the 14 ELDs revoked Wednesday, 10 are from Gorilla Fleet Safety, which said it's aware of the revocations and is working with FMCSA on a solution.
March 4, 2026
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Equipment
New dogs in Mack's house: Brand-new Keystone tractor, more truck news at ConExpo
The new Mack Keystone tractor might fill a void left by the Mack Pinnacle, yet it charts a new path for on-/off-highway with axle-back and -forward configurations. Also: How's this for a custom start on a 2020 Mack Anthem build by owner-operator Jason Shelly?
March 4, 2026
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Gear
Retrac launches new grille guards for Volvo VNLs
The new grille guards are designed to fit on Volvo's updated VNL models (2025 and newer) and are compatible with radar systems and fog lights.
March 4, 2026
Retrac's new Tuff Guard XT and ProTec Edge XT grille guards are designed for Volvo's updated VNL models.
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FMCSA announces major investigations at freight fraud panel
FMCSA at the Mid America Trucking Show shared a bit about its anti-fraud efforts, what owner-ops can do to keep safe, and how the agency is cracking down.
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