Matt ColeMatt Cole is the Senior Editor for Overdrive and CCJ. Reach him at [email protected].RegulationsCalifornia 'smog check' rule 'discriminates' against out-of-state truckers: EPAThe EPA's partial disapproval of California's Clean Truck Check regulation means the agency won't enforce it for trucks registered outside the state. CARB, though, will continue enforcement for all trucks operating there, regardless of where they are registered.January 28, 2026Pride & PolishDouble trouble: 'Teal Appeal' 1998 Peterbilt 379 combo earns two Pride & Polish winsJohn Treadway capped off what ended up being a big 2025 for him and his Tway Rose Transport business with two wins in Overdrive's Pride & Polish virtual truck show. Readers voted Treadway's '98 379 and 2017 Great Dane combo winner in Working Combo and Interior categories.January 27, 2026Hours of ServiceHours-of-service waiver declared in 40 states for winter weather, interstate closuresFMCSA declared a regional emergency that covers drivers and motor carriers providing emergency relief in 40 states due to a winter storm that swept across the U.S. over the weekend.January 26, 2026RegulationsEmergencies declared across Southeast ahead of winter storm, bringing HOS waiversA massive winter storm forecast to impact much of the U.S. over the weekend prompted emergency declarations in at least a half-dozen states that waive certain trucking regs for emergency response.January 23, 2026Pride & PolishTennessee independent pulls a flatbed in custom '24 W900Brandon Scates "did everything about as wrong as you can do it" when he started his career as an owner-operator. Finally learning to listen to more experienced hands led to success -- and this stunning 2024 W900.January 22, 2026Pride & PolishCustom Rigs Showdown finals: 1968 Peterbilt 358A takes on 1982 359Cast your votes for your favorite Custom Rigs video between Todd Scruggs' 1982 Peterbilt 359 and Shawn Wright's 1968 Peterbilt 358A to determine the winner of Overdrive's 2025 Custom Rigs Showdown.January 21, 2026Overdrive ExtraThe problem with truck driver training: CDL school owner urges stronger regs, auditsDriving Academy Tallahassee owner A.J. Frankie believes DOT should focus on improving the Entry-Level Driver Training regulations and ensuring trainers are doing it right. His message to FMCSA auditors: Substandard schools "need to be checked on. Until that changes, we’re really not going to improve safety on the road.”January 21, 2026Pride & PolishIdaho farm owner-op's custom '98 379 brings home Pride & Polish hardware, recognitionGary Mackay started his One Circle Farm operation in 1980 but added trucking to the business only a decade ago. Now, his custom 1998 Peterbilt 379 is a Pride & Polish Antique champ.January 20, 2026Pride & PolishOTR to CDL school owner: A.J. Frankie and the 'School Daze' '92 T600Frankie has been driving trucks for 40 years, but after long complaints about the quality of truck driver he was seeing on the roads, his wife told him he ought earn his right to complain. He opened a Driving Academy franchise and runs the 1992 Kenworth featured here to school almost daily.January 15, 2026Pride & 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.January 13, 2026Previous PagePage 15 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
