Matt ColeMatt Cole is the Senior Editor for Overdrive and CCJ. Reach him at [email protected].Custom RigsLongtime custom builder Rethwisch Transport’s comeback 2023 Peterbilt 389Fleet owner Bill Rethwisch has earned his share of truck show hardware with big wins at major national shows in past. After some time away from the national circuit, Rethwisch is back with the fleet's latest build.January 16, 2025RegulationsTrump's DOT Secretary nominee completes non-contentious committee hearingDuring the hearing, Duffy fielded questions from Senators on the committee regarding issues in their respective districts, as well as issues facing the nation as a whole, related to infrastructure, safety across different modes of transportation and more.January 15, 2025Custom RigsRetired owner-op's 1968 Peterbilt 358A build makes triumphant runMost of the pieces owner Shawn Wright has added to the truck since acquiring it about three years ago he's either made himself, borrowed or traded for, ultimately spending little money on the antique build.January 9, 2025RegulationsFMCSA revokes registrations of six ELDsThe removal of the six ELDs from FMCSA's Registered Devices list brings the total to 15 since mid-November.January 8, 2025RegulationsWinter weather prompts slew of emergencies, waiving hours and other regsAs winter storms stretch across the Central and Eastern U.S., several states have issued emergency declarations waiving certain hours-of-service provisions for drivers transporting heating fuel and other commodities.January 6, 2025Pride & PolishKansas-headquartered Scott Huber 'all in' on 2006 Pete 379 rebuildThe owner-operator bought the truck in 2021 with plans to fix it up and work it, but after having to put a new motor in it, he decided he "might as well go all in" on a rebuild. His efforts yielded a Pride & Polish Working Bobtail win.December 26, 2024Pride & Polish'Paradise Express' at 3 million miles and counting: Stunning big-bunk '03 Pete 379Michael Castaldi's big-bunk 379 and 2010 Utility reefer put the "working" in Working Combo, racking up an average of 150,000 miles a year in his 22 years of ownership, running team with his son for the last decade.December 19, 2024RegulationsRegulatory update: AEBs, speed limiters, more expected in 2025A final rule to mandate automatic emergency braking systems is expected in January, a notice of proposed rulemaking to mandate speed limiters is planned for May, and a number of other regulatory moves are expected in the coming months.December 17, 2024Pride & PolishSmall-fleet owner's 379 Legacy a Limited Mileage beautyAfter losing his first 2007 Peterbilt 379 Legacy to a garage fire in 2010, Clifford Hay II was able to track down another 379 Legacy that was brand-new. After working for about a decade, it's now a standout show truck -- and a Pride & Polish champ.December 12, 2024Regulations'Revert to paper logs or logging software': FMCSA revokes certifications of 4 ELDsOne device from Columbus ELD and three devices from MasterELD were removed from FMCSA's list of registered ELDs. Carriers are asked to stop using the devices and revert to paper/logging software, then replace them with compliant devices by Feb. 9.December 11, 2024Previous PagePage 10 of 180Next PageTop StoriesOverdrive Extra7-step in-cab workout plan for long-term truckingFollow along with 2024 Trucker of the Year Alan Kitzhaber as he walks you through his in-cab workout routine, designed to combat common OTR aches and pains. His seven-exercise routine takes just 20 minutes and requires minimal equipment.RegulationsTrucking groups petition EPA to delay 2027 heavy-duty NOx ruleCustom Rigs18-year old Luke Rethwisch's show-winning '87 Pete 359EquipmentHow truck and engine OEs might approach EPA's new DEF-derate guidanceFeatured SponsorBlueParrott S650-XT Bluetooth Headset
