Matt ColeMatt Cole is the Senior Editor for Overdrive and CCJ. Reach him at [email protected].Pride & PolishSalvage to show: The 'Curb Appeal' 2022 Peterbilt 389What started out as a project to replace a damaged bunk and add a new paint job turned into an all-out custom working showpiece for Illinois-based Jared Nelson and his brother's custom shop, NCP Customs.September 24, 2026Regulations'Driverless' truck waivers: FMCSA hits back at operator's challengeThe federal agency responded to claims it erred in granting a warning-device waiver to autonomous trucking company Aurora, pointing out issues it found in the operator's claims. The operator responded to FMCSA's argument, saying the agency proved his point for him.September 23, 2026RegulationsOwners call on EPA to strike better environmental/cost balance with diesel emissions regsThough many owner-ops want EPA to roll back or do away with emissions regulations ahead of the 2027 Heavy-Duty NOx rules taking effect, some among the group just urged the agency to find the right balance between protecting the environment and producing affordable, reliable trucks.September 23, 2026RegulationsCourt hands DOT another defeat in battle over CDLIS recordsA federal district court has issued a preliminary injunction blocking the DOT from obtaining more than 17 million records from the CDLIS.September 22, 2026RegulationsTruck owners lambast EPA over diesel emissions warranty rollback40% of recent poll respondents urged EPA to retain the extended warranty requirements in place when the 2027 Heavy-Duty NOx regs take effect. That's not the approach the agency proposed with its rollback in July.September 21, 2026RegulationsOperator mounts legal challenge to FMCSA's autonomous truck warning-device waiverFMCSA renewed an exemption in July for autonomous truck maker Aurora to be able to use cab-mounted warning beacons instead of warning triangles, extending it also to other developers who opt in. Cargo van operator petitioned in federal court to stop the move.September 18, 2026Pride & PolishHeavy hauler's 'Heartbreaker' custom Peterbilt 589Small fleet owner Greg Huerta's 2025 Peterbilt 589 is spec'd for "super heavy loads," but when it's not working, it shines up nice for show witha Rolls-Royce-inspired headliner treatment among many other custom touches.September 17, 2026BusinessDiesel surges past $6/gal. nationwide -- $8-$10 on the horizon?Diesel's national average is up nearly 70 cents per gallon in just the last two weeks to $6.29/gallon. With U.S. diesel inventories at historic lows, continued conflict in Iran and surging global demand, continued hikes are expected for weeks, or even months, to come.September 15, 2026VoicesTruckers sound off on EPA emissions regs with calls for total eliminationRecent Overdrive polling found 43% of readers in favor of rolling back at least the EPA's looming 2027 Heavy-Duty NOx rule, if not doing away with emissions regs altogether.September 15, 2026Small Fleet ChampCustomer service, relationships drive TruckWise growth hauling high, wide, uglyUtah-headquartered TruckWise owner Kevin Haderlie's come a long way from the self-described 'trucking gypsy' of his early years. Since starting the company in 2016, he's built a strong 10-truck foundation for growth with an overdimensional equipment specialty.September 14, 2026Previous PagePage 2 of 202Next PageTop StoriesOverdrive RadioMake a bill, pay the bill: Owner-ops 'only as good as their word' trucking OTRIt’s a simple truth that owner-operator Robert Forsyth keeps high in mind trucking OTR. His "theory of success," working now for him in business for decades, followed from a young age from his trucking father: "You've got to honor what you say." Follow through.Small Fleet ChampFour small fleets square off for the championship Oct. 29Pride & Polish'Gangster Hauler': Al Capone-themed 1967 Kenworth W925RegulationsCourt shoots down operator’s driverless warning-device waiver lawsuit as FMCSA gives 5-year extensionRegulationsNo more paper numbers: U.S. military freight update, amid ‘shadowy’ practices
