Matt ColeMatt Cole is the Senior Editor for Overdrive and CCJ. Reach him at [email protected].RegulationsCourt rules Rhode Island can reinstate truck tolls -- without daily capsThe U.S. First Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a district court's ruling that a portion of the RhodeWorks trucks-only toll plan is unconstitutional. Whether tolls will be reinstated without unconstitutional provisions is now a matter of debate.December 9, 2024RegulationsFMCSA plows ahead with changes to Crash Preventability Determination ProgramAfter proposing last year to expand the types of crashes eligible for review under the program to determine preventability, FMCSA decided to keep its proposal mostly as-is moving forward in making changes to the program.December 4, 2024Custom RigsSemi-retired owner-op Lynn DeNeve's fresh '24 Pete 389 buildThe Iowa-based owner-operator ordered the 389 when he found out the model was being retired. He's added plenty in the way of lights and custom touches, which can be seen in this video.November 28, 2024BusinessTrump's Labor Secretary pick supported nationalized ABC testLori Chavez-DeRemer was one of three Republican co-sponsors on the 2023 PRO Act to codify the ABC contractor test for determining worker status for the purposes of seeking to unionize. Also: CVSA sets dates for human trafficking awareness campaign; more.November 25, 2024Custom RigsIowa-based Dylan McCrabb's head-turning '24 389XThe limited-edition 2024 Peterbilt features numerous custom touches that bring some of Peterbilt's history to the forefront, with 379-style headlights, a 359-style interior and more.November 21, 2024RegulationsFMCSA to move ahead with revamped CSA scoresThe agency revealed changes it has made to the still-in-the-works CSA Safety Measurement System revamp, based on feedback received from truckers since the revamp was announced last year.November 20, 2024RegulationsTransparency: FMCSA proposes 'regulatory obligation' for brokersA proposed rule seeks four amendments to existing broker transparency regulations, including a move from broker transparency as a "right" for motor carriers to a "regulatory obligation" for brokers to provide, whether they want to or not.November 19, 2024RegulationsTrump taps former Rep. Sean Duffy to lead DOTIf confirmed by the Senate, Trump said Duffy in his role as DOT Secretary “will prioritize Excellence, Competence, Competitiveness and Beauty when rebuilding America’s highways, tunnels, bridges and airports.”November 18, 2024BusinessNew York governor relaunches NYC congestion pricing planGov. Kathy Hochul announced a 40% reduced congestion pricing plan for vehicles entering Manhattan below 60th Street that could still cost trucks $21.60 to enter the city.November 18, 2024RegulationsIllegal emissions defeat device smuggling, distribution ring broken upFour individuals and their companies have been charged for a scheme to smuggle the contraband devices into the U.S. from Canada, then sell them to customers across the U.S.November 15, 2024Previous PagePage 14 of 183Next PageTop StoriesCustom Rigs'Dressed to the Nines': 2023 Peterbilt 389 spec'd for excavation heavy haulHammett Excavation's custom 2023 Peterbilt 389 day cab is built for heavy-haul to pull an 85-ton trailer used to haul the company's excavators from job site to job site with a nine-axle setup.RegulationsNon-domiciled CDL drivers say DOT’s new rule violates their civil rightsPartners in BusinessCargo theft proliferation ups the ante on truckers' preventionOverdrive RadioIce Road Truckers' Lisa Kelly, back in action -- new show season, new bizFeatured SponsorHowes
