Matt ColeMatt Cole is the Senior Editor for Overdrive and CCJ. Reach him at [email protected].BusinessSpot rates underperform, fuel prices dipTotal spot rates were down during the most recent week despite an increase in reefer rates. Diesel prices, meanwhile, fell for the first time in five weeks. Short-term profit-potential analysis shows positivity, still, in the broader trend.August 11, 2026Pride & Polish'Dark Horse' Peterbilt 589 boasts intricate detail, 'ghost stripe'Custom builder Cody McCandless set off to do his own 90-day build-off challenge with this rig, owned by Josh Baker and Paige Roberts with Go Go Industries (GGI).August 6, 2026Regulations$2.2M coming to truck drivers after state misclassification suitSTG Logistics will pay more than $2.2 million to drivers deemed misclassified as contractors, and $550K to New Jersey itself, after a settlement with the state DOL.August 5, 2026Trucker of the YearPromises made, promises kept: Trucker of the Month Jeffrey CriseOwner-operator Jeffrey Crise, who runs two-truck A&J Transport & Recovery out of the Baltimore area, prides himself punctuality and service -- with clear dedication to customers.July 31, 2026Pride & PolishThe 'ultimate toy hauler'? Latest custom Pete 589 from Semi CasualThe single-axle 589 is built with fun in mind, with both a fifth wheel and a hidden gooseneck ball to be able to pull any type of trailer, whether it's hauling racecars or horses -- or freight to get you profitably from point A to point B.July 30, 2026RegulationsFMCSA crash accounting in Congressional crosshairsA recent report found missing crash data following an investigation into a fatal crash involving a bus company. Congress FMCSA about how it tracks large truck and bus crashes.July 30, 2026EquipmentUsed-truck volumes up, but prices held mostly steady in JuneDespite increased sales volumes, truck prices didn’t collapse. Even still, there are deals to be had if you’re in the market for a used truck or even looking to sell the truck you’re in.July 24, 2026Pride & Polish'81 Peterbilt 359 boasts rare 84-inch AeroStar sleeperFormer owner Michael Cook pulled the classic Pete out of the bushes and got the rig up and running with some restoration along the way before selling the rig to Brian Bourke with Semi Casual.July 23, 2026BusinessFuel surges back above $5/gallon as rates continue post-July 4 declineDiesel's national average jumped back to $5.13/gallon, while broker-posted spot rates in the Truckstop.com system fell by nearly 5 cents per mile after falling by 14 cents the prior week.July 22, 2026LifeTony Justice leads independent artists in AI copyright fightTrucker and country music singer Justice is suing AI music generation companies for allegedly using his music to train AI and creating "AI-soundalike music" based on his songs.July 21, 2026Page 1 of 199Next PageTop StoriesElectronic Logging DevicesRevoked ELD maker reveals 'huge' demand for HOS-cheat devicesThe team behind a recently revoked ELD revealed how vendors offer faulty systems that allow HOS cheating -- and the huge demand from motor carriers for the services.Overdrive RadioAI in the driver's seat? Tony Justice v. Suno a 'fight for the little guy'ParkingWill Truck Parking Club ever start accepting fuel stop points?RegulationsCodifying ELP rule could put 9K more drivers OOS: FMCSARegulationsC.H. Robinson goes into damage control after $604 million verdict
