Matt ColeMatt Cole is the Senior Editor for Overdrive and CCJ. Reach him at [email protected].MaintenanceOverlooked maintenance: Owner-ops stress tools for preventionCommonly overlooked parts of truck and trailer maintenance saw detailed discussion by a panel of owner-operators of the Trucking Solutions Group. The MATS session featured real-world fixes for commonly missed items, and ways to keep track.April 7, 2026Pride & Polish'Outta the Ordinary' 1985 Peterbilt 359 captures $20K MATS Build-Off winRandy Menkel with Never Satisfied Builds and J&L Contracting said the 359 is about "98% customized" with intricate engine work, a totally new and custom interior, and so much more close attention to detail.April 2, 2026LifeTraffic fatalities trend down in 2025Broadly, NHTSA estimates that traffic fatalities fell another 6.7% in 2025 from 2024, continuing a downward trend. While vehicle-specific fatality data isn't yet available for 2025, NHTSA reported a 2.5% decrease in people killed in crashes involving large trucks from 2023 to 2024.April 2, 2026Hours of ServiceFMCSA stops short of saying 2020 HOS changes caused more crashesThe number of post-crash inspections with an out-of-service HOS violation increased significantly after the 2020 hours changes compared to a pre-change period, but FMCSA said other external factors, including the COVID-19 pandemic, weighed heavily on results.April 1, 2026Trucker of the YearMinding Ps and Qs of costs, rates: Trucker of the Month Greg LaboskyOwner-operator Labosky continues to roll up profits as a power-only carrier in the Amazon Relay system, riding high on a new horse with a lot of road ahead -- a lot behind him, too. He recently crossed the 1-million-safe-mile threshold for his career.March 31, 2026Pride & PolishPKY results: Never Satisfied Builds' 1985 Peterbilt 359 captures big Build-Off winDozens of other trucks were recognized in a variety of categories, including Limited Mileage Bobtail and Combo, Working Bobtail and Combo, and many more.March 28, 2026Pride & PolishEarly scenes from MATS: Custom trucks put on a showFrom brand-new 2026 units to rigs from the 1950s -- and everything in between -- truck enthusiasts are sure to find something on the lot that fits their style.March 26, 2026Pride & PolishMissouri owner-operator's eye-catching 2022 Kenworth W900LThe turquoise and hot pink stripes on the black base paint stand out and draw attention to the hard-working Kenworth, which runs reefer freight leased to Ozark Truck Lines in Springdale, Arkansas.March 26, 2026Pride & PolishCS Trucking's custom livestock-hauler 2024 Kenworth W900LAfter 25 years in trucking, including 17 as an owner-operator, Iowa-based Joey Carola is now hauling livestock as a company driver for CS Trucking in this custom W900L.March 19, 2026RegulationsLawmakers look to end split speed limits for cars, trucksThe Idaho Trucking Association raised concerns over potential safety impacts after state lawmakers voted to end split speeds. Also: Congress wants to ban carriers with ties to China's communist party from military freight hauling.March 16, 2026Previous PagePage 11 of 202Next PageTop StoriesBusinessDiesel marks third week of price cuts, spot freight rates stableSpot rates were mostly unchanged during the last week, while fuel prices' national average dropped slightly.RegulationsFMCSA seeks emergency action to block 'chameleon' CDL schoolsOverdrive ExtraFMCSA's Motus mess improving, little by little? Weigh inOverdrive RadioMake a bill, pay the bill: Owner-ops 'only as good as their word' trucking OTRSmall Fleet ChampFour small fleets square off for the championship Oct. 29
