Matt ColeMatt Cole is the Senior Editor for Overdrive and CCJ. Reach him at [email protected].RegulationsNorth Carolina could lose $48M in federal funding for non-domiciled CDL issuesFMCSA found the state's DMV improperly issued non-domiciled CDLs to citizens of Mexico, likewise for longer terms than the drivers' legal stay in the U.S. without providing evidence of lawful presence verification.January 9, 2026BusinessCould U.S. action in Venezuela bring diesel prices down?Not likely anytime soon, analysts say. The monetary and time investment to ramp up oil production in Venezuela means little near-term impacts on the global oil market. At once, experts predict good tidings for diesel prices through early 2026.January 8, 2026Custom Rigs'Better than a horse and buggy': 1935 International a family heirloomThe 90-year-old farm truck is owned by the original owner's grandson, who pulled it out of a barn 31 years after it was parked to restore it to its original glory, as caught here at the 2025 MATS at the ATHS booth. This year's show is slated for March 26-28 in Louisville, and registration is open.January 8, 2026Custom RigsCustom Rigs Showdown: Old iron rules the quarterfinal roundThe 2025 Custom Rigs Showdown is down to the top four videos of the year, and the newest rig in the bunch is just 37 years young. Cast your vote here through Jan. 21 to determine which two trucks will face off in the championship round later this month.January 7, 2026RegulationsUSPS steps up vetting of non-domiciled truck drivers for contractorsUSPS announced Monday that it will require its trucking contractors to phase out use of non-domiciled CDL holders that have not been thoroughly vetted by the U.S. Postal Inspection Service.January 6, 2026Custom RigsWhite Pine Paving's 'Change Order' 2000 W900L, revisitedFrom impressive airbrush work and laser cutouts of equipment often hauled behind the rig to a unique lighting package and extra-tall shifter, Maryland-based White Pine Paving's 2000 Kenworth W900L day cab brings style to local work.January 1, 2026Electronic Logging DevicesFMCSA revokes certification of four ELDs from three companiesMotor carriers and drivers using the four devices should stop using them and replace them with a compliant device within 60 days. Meantime, revert to paper logs.December 30, 2025Pride & PolishPride & Polish awards: Finalists square offThree finalists in each of five categories -- Antique, Interior, Limited Mileage, Working Bobtail and Working Combo -- selected by Overdrive readers squared off for the win Dec. 30 at 5 p.m. Eastern.December 30, 2025Custom RigsNorth Carolina lumber hauler's 1,000-hp 2000 Pete 379Owner Tim Diehl II's rig is retired from the highway, now used for show and occasionally for racing. The owner calls the 1,000-plus-horsepower unit his "big old play toy."December 25, 2025Overdrive RadioRed Arrow Christmas convoy rolls strong over first three yearsThis week's Overdrive Radio podcast tells the story of Noah Melton, long working with small fleet Big P Express, and how a fellow trucker's Christmas-season truck convoy idea grew by leaps and bounds over its first few years into a community-supported tradition in Melton's corner of Southwest Michigan.December 24, 2025Page 1 of 187Next PageTop StoriesTrucker of the YearOverdrive's 2026 Trucker of the Year honors: Enter your businessNominations are open for 2026 Trucker of the Year honors! The competition recognizes acumen/innovation of owner-operators, the bedrock of the entrepreneurial spirit in trucking. If you’ve excelled through the sluggish markets of the last years, you're no doubt a worthy contender.BusinessCould U.S. action in Venezuela bring diesel prices down?Custom Rigs'Better than a horse and buggy': 1935 International a family heirloomCustom RigsCustom Rigs Showdown: Old iron rules the quarterfinal roundFeatured SponsorBlueParrott S650-XT Bluetooth Headset
