Matt ColeMatt Cole is the Senior Editor for Overdrive and CCJ. Reach him at [email protected].RegulationsHeated debate over recommendations for improving underride guard regulationA biennial report from the Advisory Committee on Underride Protection, not yet final, shows big division among committee members, yet offers a bevy of recommendations for regulators to improve safety in underride crashes involving trucks.July 9, 2024EquipmentEPA 2027 diesel emissions regs: Class 8 truck price hikes in the offingHow high could new-truck prices go? Findings from Overdrive's early-2024 reader survey and analysis of past EPA emissions changes prove instructive, as the latest emissions regs loom.July 8, 2024Custom RigsMATS 'Build-Off' winner: Immaculate '24 Peterbilt 389 built with old-school styleA detailed look at the custom build from the team at Davis Brothers Designs team that MATS judges deemed the best of the three competing in the Big Rig Build-Off back in March.July 4, 2024RegulationsCongress doubles down, insisting EPA roll back Phase 3 GHG ruleMore than 150 members of the House and Senate on Tuesday sent a letter to the EPA Administrator urging the Biden Administration to overturn the rule that was finalized earlier this year.July 2, 2024RegulationsFunding bill says no to truck speed limiters, yes to truck parkingA U.S. House appropriations subcommittee will meet Thursday to discuss FY 2025 DOT funding legislation, which currently includes a block on any speed limiter mandate and $200M appropriated for new truck parking projects.June 26, 2024RegulationsClaims trailer rear-impact guard standards are 'inadequate and dangerous' shot down by NHTSANHTSA denies a petition to reconsider rear impact guard standards put forward by advocacy groups outside trucking; Also: New bill looks to establish cargo theft task force; California EV charging grants opening soon.June 26, 2024BusinessOperational costs for carriers rose in 2023 despite lower fuel costsFuel costs saw one of the biggest year-over-year changes in 2023 from 2022, falling 8.8 cents per mile. Despite this, per-mile operational costs were up slightly from 2022 to $2.27 per mile.June 25, 2024Overdrive RadioNew book examines FBI initiative investigating truck-driving serial killersFormer FBI Assistant Director of Counterintelligence Frank Figliuzzi recently published a new book diving into the FBI's Highway Serial Killings Initiative, where the bureau has seen 850 murders it believes were committed by truck drivers over decades.June 24, 2024BusinessHow mostly owner-op fleet K&J Trucking became the 'Best Fleet to Drive For'Sioux Falls, South Dakota-based K&J Trucking was named the Overall Best Fleet to Drive For in the small carrier category by CarriersEdge earlier this year. The 83% owner-operator fleet thrives with focus on success of its contractors.June 21, 2024Custom RigsMATS 'Build-Off': Dickerson Custom Trucks' '96 379 boasts Cat dozer powerFrom an engine that was originally in a bulldozer to a cab-width 4K screen as a dash and much more, the custom truck shop's build is certainly among most standout seen at MATS this year.June 20, 2024Previous PagePage 17 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.
