Matt ColeMatt Cole is the Senior Editor for Overdrive and CCJ. Reach him at [email protected].Custom RigsBuilt to win: Wheels-off '87 Peterbilt 359 triumphant in Big Rig Build-OffLuke Rethwisch, son of longtime truck builder Bill Rethwisch, is starting to make a name for himself early after being crowned the MATS Big Rig Build-Off champion.April 3, 2025Custom RigsWorking show trucks, antiques, live music: Walcott Truckers Jamboree set to kick offThe annual event at the Iowa 80 Truckstop will take place beginning this Thursday, July 12, and will feature the Super Truck Beauty Contest, Trucker Olympics and much more. Live music will be headlined by award-winning country music band Little Texas.April 2, 2025Trucker of the Year'Keep digging': Trucker of the Month Dice Mayhem's Trucking seeds growthHunter and Tim Hubbard operate two dump trucks around northern Virginia. The couple started the business in 2019, working consistently toward better profits despite numerous challenges. Investment in a road tractor to haul cattle aims to expand business.March 31, 2025LifeTA names three new Citizen Drivers, Overdrive's 2023 Trucker of the Year among themJay Hosty (Overdrive's 2023 Trucker of the Year), Darryl Tolle and Craig Daniels will have TA locations dedicated in their name for being named 2025 TA Citizen Drivers.March 31, 2025Custom RigsDozens of trucks among winners in 2025 PKY Truck Beauty ChampionshipFrom the Big Rig Build-Off to People's Choice to five Best of Show winners and much more, take a run through the top standout custom rigs of the 2025 Mid-America Trucking Show.March 29, 2025Custom RigsShow trucks shine in bright MATS spotlightThe show truck season kicked off this week at the Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, Kentucky, with dozens of trucks competing in the annual PKY Truck Beauty Championship.March 28, 2025RegulationsFMCSA Chief Counsel on deregulating trucking, English proficiency and non-domiciled CDLsDuring a MATS session Thursday, FMCSA Chief Counsel Jesse Elison highlighted the agency's priorities under Trump II, and responded to questions from truckers in attendance related to English proficiency and non-domiciled CDLs.March 27, 2025LifeWhat to expect at MATS this week: Custom rigs, deals, networking ...In addition to the wide range of events put on by MATS organizers -- from educational sessions to the PKY Truck Beauty Championship and more -- MATS also promises plenty from exhibitors on the show floor. Here, a few highlights. ...March 21, 2025BusinessOwner-ops see trucking insurance savings with tech, shopping aroundInvesting in technology -- and utilizing it to improve safety -- can have a notable impact on trucking insurance premiums. Depending on your situation, it could also pay off to shop around prior to renewal.March 21, 2025BusinessHow to navigate the trucking insurance market to save at renewalInsurance accounts for one of an independent owner-op's highest fixed costs. It comes due regardless of how much you work or how hard you run. Know what insurance companies look for, and what you can do to make your business a better risk, to save.March 21, 2025Previous PagePage 13 of 187Next PageTop StoriesPride & Polish'Heavy Hook' 2024 389's tall order: Promoting tow-company positivity to truckingKentucky-based CTS Towing owner-operator Clifton Parsley uses his custom 2024 Peterbilt 389, "Heavy Hook," to promote a positive image of the towing industry to truckers. Truckers recognized Parsley's efforts and the impressive work on the rig with a win in Overdrive's Pride & Polish.Trucker of the YearOverdrive's 2026 Trucker of the Year honors: Enter your businessBusinessCould U.S. action in Venezuela bring diesel prices down?Custom Rigs'Better than a horse and buggy': 1935 International a family heirloomFeatured SponsorJBL Live Beam 3 - Slim, sleek, and impossibly modern earbuds and Smart Charging Case - Audio Evolution You Can See and Hear
