Matt ColeMatt Cole is the Senior Editor for Overdrive and CCJ. Reach him at [email protected].Custom Rigs'Daisy': Custom autism-awareness 2022 Kenworth T680Trucker Joseph Phelps pilots the rig for Quality Life Science out of Michigan hauling pharmaceuticals. He's built the truck's theme to raise awareness for autism as a tribute to his son, Elijah.February 27, 2025Hours of ServiceRoadcheck looms in May with focus on hours of service, tiresThe annual inspection blitz, set for May 13-15, will focus on drivers' records of duty status for hours of service and tires as its two areas of emphasis, in addition to the standard Level I and other inspections.February 27, 2025EquipmentNew bill in Senate would repeal, replace emissions regs, revoke Calif. waiversNew legislation would repeal the Phase 3 greenhouse gas emissions regs on heavy-duty trucks and replace them with new standards. It would also end state-by-state emissions standards and do away with new and existing Clean Air Act waivers.February 26, 2025Custom RigsKimball Transportation's '96 Kenworth W900L, built for showThe Georgia-based small fleet pulled the truck out of the weeds eight years ago with plans to build it into a work truck, but as the build went along, it transformed into a show truck.February 20, 2025BusinessTrump DOT terminates New York City's congestion pricing programDOT Secretary Sean Duffy terminated the program, which began Jan. 5 this year and implemented tolls on vehicles entering Manhattan below 60th Street.February 19, 2025RegulationsColorado eyes allowing roadside chain-assist businessesAfter enhancing its chain-up laws in 2024, Colorado is now looking to help truckers comply by permitting roadside chain installation/removal companies. Also: Former NHTSA Chief Counsel tapped to lead agency; chance to haul the "Wall That Heals" this year.February 19, 2025RegulationsTrump's EPA sends CARB waivers to Congress for reviewEPA Administrator Lee Zeldin is sending the Advanced Clean Trucks and Omnibus Low-NOx rules to Congress for review of the waivers granted under the Biden administration.February 17, 2025Custom RigsPristine low-mileage 1997 Peterbilt 379 emerges after 18 years in storageThe truck, owned by Ontario-based Sunrise Equipment Auctions, was custom built for its original owner in 1997. Today, with around just 120,000 miles on the odometer, the truck still looks brand-new.February 13, 2025LifeI-40 partially reopening by March 1: N.C. GuvDuring a visit from DOT Secretary Sean Duffy on Monday, North Carolina officials announced the portion of I-40 washed out by Hurricane Helene will reopen with one lane in each direction by March 1.February 11, 2025Hours of ServiceBird flu, egg shortage prompts regional emergency, hours waivers for relief-haulFMCSA is granting hours of service relief to carriers and drivers hauling live chickens from areas affected by the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) to unaffected areas.February 10, 2025Previous PagePage 2 of 174Next PageTop StoriesBusinessHow to navigate the trucking insurance market to save at renewalInsurance accounts for one of an independent owner-op's highest fixed costs. It comes due regardless of how much you work or how hard you run. Know what insurance companies look for, and what you can do to make your business a better risk, to save.RegulationsFMCSA Acting Administrator Adrienne Camire steps down after 2 weeksTrucker of the YearGet ready: Join us at MATS to honor Trucker of the Year Alan KitzhaberEquipmentKenworth discontinuing W900 models, T800W and C500Featured SponsorRoadPro’s 12-Volt Portable Roaster is ideal for cooking or reheating meals on the go with 6x9 pan capacity, 225 degrees, and vented glass lid with locking handles.
