Matt ColeMatt Cole is the Senior Editor for Overdrive and CCJ. Reach him at [email protected].Custom RigsLike-new 2000 Freightliner cabover another horse in Everhart's stableSelf-described "old cabover guy" Cline Everhart showed a second among his personal COEs, a 2000 Freightliner Argosy that still looks new. Aside from paint, fenders and lights, the truck is still mostly like he bought it more than a decade ago.December 18, 2025Custom RigsCustom Rigs Showdown: Round 2 rollsRound 2 of Overdrive's Custom Rigs Showdown is open for voting with four new matchups through January 7. Make your playoff selections here.December 17, 2025RegulationsWhy Washington authorities released a 'criminal illegal alien' despite ICE detainer requestAfter DHS last week noted authorities in Washington state refused an ICE immigration detainer and released a "criminal illegal alien" truck driver after a crash, the local prosecuting attorney's office explained the reasoning. Elsewhere in the state, authorities responded to yet another crash with more dire implications for the foreign truck driver.December 16, 2025RegulationsCalifornia sues DOT over losing $40M in federal funding due to lack of ELP enforcementIn its lawsuit, California claims that it meets all requirements for enforcement of English language proficiency, contrary to FMCSA's charge leading to the agency withholding $40M in MCSAP funding from the state.December 15, 2025RegulationsNew bill explores path to interstate driving for under-21 truckersThe legislation would allow 18-20-year-old CDL holders to cross state lines, as long as they stay within a certain range of their home base. Also: PGT Trucking expands with acquisition; Wyoming warns truckers of recent high winds, blow-overs.December 12, 2025LifeWashington refused ICE, let 'criminal alien' trucker go after 6-car pile up: DHSThe driver, Juan Hernandez-Santos, caused a six-vehicle crash in Washington in which three people were reportedly hospitalized. Hernandez-Santos allegedly did not have a CDL, insurance or a valid medical card at the time of the crash.December 12, 2025Custom RigsKevin Hunter's high-powered 2024 Kenworth W900L hauls heavy with Cat 'C-17'The 24-truck fleet owner ordered the 2024 Kenworth W900L when he found out Kenworth was discontinuing the model. He's since swapped in a tuned-up Cat C15 and fully customized the unit inside and out.December 11, 2025Electronic Logging DevicesFMCSA moves against non-compliant ELDs: Three more revokedIn the wake of FMCSA's stricter scrutiny of ELDs, three already registered landed on the "Revoked Devices" list. Carriers using the devices should stop using them, revert to paper logs, and replace them with a compliant ELD.December 8, 2025Overdrive ExtraOverdrive's Custom Rigs Showdown: Round 1 kicks offWith the 12-team College Football Playoff around the corner, Overdrive opens up this bracket-style challenge featuring the top 12 Custom Rigs videos published in 2025, to let you determine the overall winner for the year. Cast your round 1 votes by Dec. 17.December 5, 2025Custom RigsSmall fleet owner's '88 Pete 379 Pretty Bitchin' with B-model CatThree-truck fleet owner-operator Buck Crombie used inspiration from his wife to come up with the theme for his classic 379 -- country singer Miranda Lambert's song "Pretty Bitchin'." Several of the truck's details come from the song's lyrics.December 4, 2025Previous PagePage 2 of 187Next PageTop StoriesTrucker of the YearOverdrive's 2026 Trucker of the Year honors: Enter your businessNominations are open for 2026 Trucker of the Year honors! The competition recognizes acumen/innovation of owner-operators, the bedrock of the entrepreneurial spirit in trucking. If you’ve excelled through the sluggish markets of the last years, you're no doubt a worthy contender.BusinessCould U.S. action in Venezuela bring diesel prices down?Custom Rigs'Better than a horse and buggy': 1935 International a family heirloomCustom RigsCustom Rigs Showdown: Old iron rules the quarterfinal roundFeatured SponsorJBL Live Beam 3 - Slim, sleek, and impossibly modern earbuds and Smart Charging Case - Audio Evolution You Can See and Hear
