Matt ColeMatt Cole is the Senior Editor for Overdrive and CCJ. Reach him at [email protected].RegulationsKamala Harris' VP pick supported FET repeal, formal rulemaking process for apnea screeningBefore becoming governor of Minnesota, Tim Walz served in Congress for 12 years. Among his work there, he supported an attempt to repeal the 12% excise tax on trucks, as well as a law that required a formal rulemaking for a sleep apnea screening mandate.August 6, 2024Custom Rigs'Twister': Custom builder's Western-themed 1970 Pete 358 honors original ownerThis classic Peterbilt was rebuilt with a Western theme to pay homage to its original owner, Kenny Reagan aka "Twister," who hauled cattle with it for many years out West.August 1, 2024Trucker of the YearKnow your limitations, partner accordingly: Trucker of the Month Mike NicholsAfter starting his trucking career nearly 40 years ago but spending a number of those years in other industries or elsewhere in trucking than behind the wheel, Nichols well knows his biz strengths, too, and finds home leased to Wayne Transports.July 30, 2024RegulationsSenate's DOT funding bill passes committee without speed limiter blockIf both the House and Senate DOT appropriations bills pass, a conference committee will likely convene to iron out differences in the two, such as the speed limiter block in the House version. Also: New Love's in Ohio; latest Highway Angel.July 26, 2024Custom RigsAlabama-based flatbedder keeps rolling in custom 389Owner-operator B.J. Scott hauls lumber and steel for Alabama-based Dixie Transport in the 2013 Pete. He bought it from the company four years ago, repowered it, and added plenty custom touches to fit his personal style.July 25, 2024RegulationsSenators look to empower FMCSA, other agencies after landmark Supreme Court decisionA group of Senators introduced a bill to keep the so-called "Chevron doctrine" in place, court precedent that gave regulatory agencies like FMCSA deference in courts when considering ambiguous statutes related to regulations.July 25, 2024Equipment‘Not gonna be a guinea pig’: Owners wary of maintenance unknowns with EPA 2027Truck price inflation has been a big outcome of successive rounds of EPA emission regs, yet owner-operators ranked maintenance headaches just as high in an early 2024 survey. New headaches could could be on the way.July 24, 2024Electronic Logging DevicesFMCSA removes four ELDs from 'Registered Devices' listThe agency has placed four ELDs -- the CTE-LOG ELD, ELD VOLT, PowerTrucks ELD, and TFM ELD -- on its "Revoked Devices" list and is telling carriers to stop using them and replace them with a registered device within 60 days.July 23, 2024RegulationsTimeline for AEBs, broker transparency, other rulemakings in the worksThe 2024 Spring Regulatory Agenda, published this month, updates the timeline on a number of potential rulemakings from FMCSA and NHTSA affecting trucking.July 17, 2024Custom Rigs'His last ride': Illinois-based owner's '79 Freightliner COE goes to work after restoDon Emmons started his trucking career in 1979 in a Freightliner cabover and had been looking for one for a long time. He found this one and bought it last fall, and fixed it up to put it to work as part of his Emmons and Sons LLC business.July 11, 2024Previous PagePage 16 of 180Next PageTop StoriesCSA's Data TrailToughest 10 states for brake violations as inspection blitz kicks offAnalysis of nationwide violation data shows the states where truckers might expect next week's brakes inspection event, CVSA's Brake Safety Week, to feature the most intense scrutiny on the truck and trailer's stopping power.BusinessHigh-dollar freight means high cost consideration: Heavy and oversize haulingCustom RigsHarlan Martin and 'Barney,' the purple 2023 Pete 389 with custom air ride, more modsRegulationsDOT calls out 'despicable' state failures on ELP, CDL rules after deadly crashFeatured SponsorGarmin Dash Cams - Powerful & Discreet - Capture every detail with Garmin Clarity HDR optics, premium HD, and wide 140 degree view.
