Matt ColeMatt Cole is the Senior Editor for Overdrive and CCJ. Reach him at [email protected].RegulationsNew bill explores path to interstate driving for under-21 truckersThe legislation would allow 18-20-year-old CDL holders to cross state lines, as long as they stay within a certain range of their home base. Also: PGT Trucking expands with acquisition; Wyoming warns truckers of recent high winds, blow-overs.December 12, 2025LifeWashington refused ICE, let 'criminal alien' trucker go after 6-car pile up: DHSThe driver, Juan Hernandez-Santos, caused a six-vehicle crash in Washington in which three people were reportedly hospitalized. Hernandez-Santos allegedly did not have a CDL, insurance or a valid medical card at the time of the crash.December 12, 2025Custom RigsKevin Hunter's high-powered 2024 Kenworth W900L hauls heavy with Cat 'C-17'The 24-truck fleet owner ordered the 2024 Kenworth W900L when he found out Kenworth was discontinuing the model. He's since swapped in a tuned-up Cat C15 and fully customized the unit inside and out.December 11, 2025Electronic Logging DevicesFMCSA moves against non-compliant ELDs: Three more revokedIn the wake of FMCSA's stricter scrutiny of ELDs, three already registered landed on the "Revoked Devices" list. Carriers using the devices should stop using them, revert to paper logs, and replace them with a compliant ELD.December 8, 2025Pride & PolishPride & Polish: Finalists set to compete for top honorsThree finalists in each of five categories -- Antique, Interior, Limited Mileage, Working Bobtail and Working Combo -- have been selected by Overdrive readers, and winners will be announced later this month.December 8, 2025Overdrive ExtraOverdrive's Custom Rigs Showdown: Round 1 kicks offWith the 12-team College Football Playoff around the corner, Overdrive opens up this bracket-style challenge featuring the top 12 Custom Rigs videos published in 2025, to let you determine the overall winner for the year. Cast your round 1 votes by Dec. 17.December 5, 2025Custom RigsSmall fleet owner's '88 Pete 379 Pretty Bitchin' with B-model CatThree-truck fleet owner-operator Buck Crombie used inspiration from his wife to come up with the theme for his classic 379 -- country singer Miranda Lambert's song "Pretty Bitchin'." Several of the truck's details come from the song's lyrics.December 4, 2025RegulationsAlabama joins forces with ICE in trucking immigration crackdownAlabama Law Enforcement Agency officers have partnered with ICE to conduct multiple operations targeting truck drivers for immigration enforcement.December 4, 2025Regulations'Criminal illegal alien' caused Oregon crash that killed two: DHSA "criminal illegal alien" truck driver, Rajinder Kumar, caused a crash in Oregon that killed two people, DHS said. ICE has lodged an arrest detainer for Kumar, who they say entered the U.S. illegally and was released into the country in 2022.December 3, 2025Electronic Logging DevicesFive more ELDs lose certification from FMCSAFMCSA has revoked the certification of ELDs from five providers: Ontime Logs, Green Light ELD, Sahara ELD, US Fast, and ELD Wise. Users advised to revert to paper logs or logging software for hours of service recording.November 20, 2025Page 1 of 186Next PageTop StoriesBusinessState of freight 'sluggish,' even amid spot spikes, capacity hits with ELP/CDL focusWhat's the recent seasonal rates jump worth to the average owner-operator? How much might English language enforcement/non-domiciled CDL rule changes move the market? A Thursday "State of Freight" session charted market performance, finding a mixed bag of encouraging signs and warning lights en route to 2026.Custom RigsKevin Hunter's high-powered 2024 Kenworth W900L hauls heavy with Cat 'C-17'LifeFix the potholes! Truckers' Highway Report Card 'Best Roads' states lay paths forwardRegulationsEven 21% of non-citizens support DOT's purge of 200,000 non-domiciled driversFeatured SponsorGarmin Dash Cams - Powerful & Discreet - Capture every detail with Garmin Clarity HDR optics, premium HD, and wide 140 degree view.
