Matt ColeMatt Cole is the Senior Editor for Overdrive and CCJ. Reach him at [email protected].Pride & Polish'Brand-new' 1984 Pete 359, for third-gen owner-op David DuncanAfter a wiring fire took owner David Duncan's Peterbilt 389 glider off the road, he took the 389's frame, and the hood, cab and sleeper of a 359 he also owned, to Stretch Customs for a custom-built unit.September 3, 2026Equipment2027 emissions regs rollback dropped used truck prices in JulyFleets that had ordered new trucks late last year and early this year began taking delivery of those units in July as clarity around emissions regs emerged, putting downward pressure on used-truck pricing.August 31, 2026Pride & Polish1983 359 with KTA 600 Cummins power, originally purchased by NASCAR legendsThe rig, still powered by its rare, factory-installed Cummins KTA 600, was first owned by Junior Johnson and Darrell Waltrip, hauling racecars on the NASCAR circuit in the mid-1980s.August 27, 2026BusinessDiesel prices surge to new 2026 highSpot rates, meanwhile, dipped in line with seasonal expectations. Analysts suggested freight/rates recovery in early part of the year eased the pressure sky-high fuel pressure. Overall rates haven't kept pace with increases in fuel for weeks now.August 26, 2026EquipmentBrakes, tires, no medical card among top Roadcheck violationsDuring this year’s Roadcheck inspection event, the vast majority of vehicles (81%) and drivers (94.2%) inspected emerged with no OOS violations. Yet 10,350 vehicles and 3,184 drivers were parked.August 25, 2026RegulationsCourt blocks DOT’s demand for CDL records, siding with statesThe court's temporary restraining order weighed heavily in favor of the states’ arguments, dealing a blow to the government’s chances of obtaining the full CDLIS database records.August 21, 2026RegulationsFMCSA, states trade blows over feds' access to 17M CDL records21 states and D.C. are seeking an emergency restraining order to block FMCSA from obtaining all driver records from the CDLIS, or from taking action that would effectively shutter the database, while the court weighs permanently blocking the effort.August 20, 2026Pride & PolishSon's 'Thumper' 1980 Kenworth K100 matches father's '79 modelIn many ways, Kevin Geltmaker followed in his father Stuart's footsteps with a 1980 K100 near identical to the elder Geltmaker's '79. Both are powered by a V8 Cat, but Kevin's features a different style of "bling" with immaculate engine detail.August 20, 2026RegulationsStates sue DOT, DHS over demands for drivers' CDLIS recordsFMCSA and the Department of Homeland Security requested CDLIS driver records for every driver in the database as part of its efforts to clean up CDL schools and fraud in CDL issuance, court records show.August 13, 2026Pride & Polish'Big Red': Stuart Geltmaker's blinged-out 1979 K100Geltmaker purchased the V8 Cat-powered cabover in 1998 and spent a few years adding his own personal touches -- some of which some might consider "too much," he said, "but to each his own."August 13, 2026Page 1 of 200Next PageTop StoriesPride & Polish'Brand-new' 1984 Pete 359, for third-gen owner-op David DuncanAfter a wiring fire took owner David Duncan's Peterbilt 389 glider off the road, he took the 389's frame, and the hood, cab and sleeper of a 359 he also owned, to Stretch Customs for a custom-built unit.Electronic Logging DevicesSecretary Duffy calls out ELD cheats for driving down ratesBusinessIs a real diesel shortage brewing? FTR analysts assess economic riskRegulationsDHS sweeps 200 CDL schools as DMVs, carriers targeted over unqualified driversOverdrive ExtraWhat's wrong with this picture? Motus mess costing small fleets thousands
