Matt ColeMatt Cole is the Senior Editor for Overdrive and CCJ. Reach him at [email protected].RegulationsFormer FHWA chief counsel tapped to lead FMCSAAdrienne Camire, who served as Chief Counsel for the Federal Highway Administration during Trump's first term, was appointed Friday as the Deputy Administrator and Acting Administrator of the FMCSA.March 7, 2025Custom Rigs'07 Pete 379 built for oil-field work, styled for showThird-generation trucker Kenny Ziglar's "Scrapin' By" 379 was the first truck in his four-truck fleet. The fully customized rig started out working in the oil fields and has since transitioned to hauling chemical tankers.March 6, 2025BusinessTreasury suspends small-business ownership reporting requirementThe U.S. Treasury said it wouldn't impose penalties associated with Beneficial Ownership Information reporting under the current requirements for U.S. entities. A new rule proposal could change the Corporate Transparency Act's regulatory scope.March 4, 2025Regulations‘You’re on your own’: Cargo theft, fraud challenges aired in CongressDuring a Senate subcommittee hearing Thursday, trucking representatives offered recommendations on ways Congress can assist FMCSA, law enforcement and others in fighting freight fraud and cargo theft.February 28, 2025Custom Rigs'Daisy': Custom autism-awareness 2022 Kenworth T680Trucker Joseph Phelps pilots the rig for Quality Life Science out of Michigan hauling pharmaceuticals. He's built the truck's theme to raise awareness for autism as a tribute to his son, Elijah.February 27, 2025Hours of ServiceRoadcheck looms in May with focus on hours of service, tiresThe annual inspection blitz, set for May 13-15, will focus on drivers' records of duty status for hours of service and tires as its two areas of emphasis, in addition to the standard Level I and other inspections.February 27, 2025EquipmentNew bill in Senate would repeal, replace emissions regs, revoke Calif. waiversNew legislation would repeal the Phase 3 greenhouse gas emissions regs on heavy-duty trucks and replace them with new standards. It would also end state-by-state emissions standards and do away with new and existing Clean Air Act waivers.February 26, 2025Custom RigsKimball Transportation's '96 Kenworth W900L, built for showThe Georgia-based small fleet pulled the truck out of the weeds eight years ago with plans to build it into a work truck, but as the build went along, it transformed into a show truck.February 20, 2025BusinessTrump DOT terminates New York City's congestion pricing programDOT Secretary Sean Duffy terminated the program, which began Jan. 5 this year and implemented tolls on vehicles entering Manhattan below 60th Street.February 19, 2025RegulationsColorado eyes allowing roadside chain-assist businessesAfter enhancing its chain-up laws in 2024, Colorado is now looking to help truckers comply by permitting roadside chain installation/removal companies. Also: Former NHTSA Chief Counsel tapped to lead agency; chance to haul the "Wall That Heals" this year.February 19, 2025Previous PagePage 10 of 183Next PageTop StoriesCSA's Data TrailTrucking English language enforcement: The toughest and most lax statesThis analysis reveals states where English language proficiency enforcement has grown in intensity since ELP's return to the out-of-service criteria. Likewise: the almost 20 states where ELP violation counts have fallen.RegulationsSix states issuing CDLs 'not consistent with federal regulations': What's going onCustom RigsMint green 1990 379 boasts TV credit, three decades-plus in Kimball familyPartners in BusinessOverdrive's Load Profit Analyzer: How to use to assess rates, costsFeatured SponsorGarmin Delivers Big with Trucker-Trusted Navigators and Premium Wireless Headsets
