Matt ColeMatt Cole is the News Editor for CCJ and Overdrive. Reach him at mattcole@randallreilly.com.ParkingThe key limitations of truck parking info delivery systemsImprovements in touchless parking-info delivery direct to the cabs of working trucks could be the holy grail for mobile-comms systems' efficacy. For roadside signs, it's all about accuracy and sign placement.July 22, 2021RegulationsTrucker shut down for CDL violations as DOT watchdog calls out FMCSA's CDL oversightFMCSA effectively shut down a driver who operated without a CDL, but the DOT OIG found gaps in FMCSA's oversight of states' CDL disqualification processes. Also: I-16 closed in Georgia, antique/working truck show in Oregon, OOIDA offering free seminar.July 16, 2021Custom RigsThe classic 359 of Virgil Nolt TruckingSteve Brubaker, a company driver for Virgil Nolt Trucking, showed off this classic 1986 Peterbilt 359 at the Kenly 95 East Coast Jamboree in Kenly, North Carolina, May 6-8, 2021.July 15, 2021Custom RigsViews of ‘The Joker’ 1999 Kenworth W900LJon Olah uses the rig to haul flatbed freight across the country. He bought the truck three years ago. It was the first truck he bought himself. He says he's been working on it since he got it and plans to continue working on it for years to come.July 8, 2021Custom RigsTrevor Hass’ ‘Baby Grape’ 2015 Peterbilt 389 gliderThe truck's purple paint scheme is accented by custom striping Hass painted himself. "Shade-tree-mechanic stuff," he said, noting the 300-inch-wheelbase rig is powered by a Detroit 60 Series with a 13-speed and 3:55 rears.July 1, 2021RegulationsDrug, alcohol violations grow as users added to federal databaseIf the total drug and alcohol violations in this year's first quarter continue at the same pace, the year's total will grow by 5% over 2020's nearly 56,000 violations. However, that trend isn't surprising, given the growth in clearinghouse users.June 28, 2021Custom RigsWork-in-progress 2019 Pete 389 stands out from the crowdOwner-operator Steve Johnson is still working on his custom 389, but already it's standing out from the pack with bright yellow paint and subtle details that make it pop.June 24, 2021RegulationsTrucking exempt from AB 5 until Supreme Court weighs inThe Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals leaves in place the injunction exempting trucking from California's AB 5 law while the case plays out with the Supreme Court. Also: Hirschbach acquires 300-truck fleet; Trucker Tools acquired.June 23, 2021BusinessAttorney pleads guilty in accident fraud scheme | FMCSA delays portions of medical certification ruleA New Orleans attorney pleaded guilty last week to conspiracy charges for his role in a staged-accident fraud scheme involving tractor-trailers. Also: FMCSA delays certain provisions of the Medical Examiner’s Certification Integration rule; more.June 21, 2021Pride & PolishCast your vote for your favorite Pride & Polish trucksRigs are competing in seven categories. Voting for the virtual contest opened Monday, June 21, and runs through midnight July 11.June 21, 2021Page 1 of 132Next PageTop StoriesOverdrive RadioWhat came before the CDL? 18 years old and hauling in 1917This special edition of Overdrive Radio re-airs a talk with Jay Thompson, looking back on his family's history in trucking, all the way back to his grandfather Walter, 18 years old and trucking with a chauffeur's license in 1917.Overdrive RadioWhat's your biggest business challenge as an owner-operator?ParkingThe key limitations of truck parking info delivery systemsBusinessCompensation trends: Percentage pay reigns as king for leased owner-operatorsSponsor ContentRand McNally OverDryve™ 8 Pro II - Stay connected for the long haul™
