Matt ColeMatt Cole is the Senior Editor for Overdrive and CCJ. Reach him at [email protected].RegulationsCongress 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, 2024Custom Rigs'83 Kenworth W9 honors fleet's historyThe truck is the last truck still owned by the fleet that was purchased by founder Keith Titus, father of current owner Dan Titus. It was restored and unveiled to Dan Titus at MATS back in March.June 13, 2024EquipmentNumerous recalls announced across major OEMsTwo recalls each from Daimler, Volvo and Mack resulted in a total of more than 1,700 units being recalled for issues related to steering components, wheel hubs and battery management software in an electric truck.June 10, 2024Custom Rigs'Popo': 1955 needlenose Kenworth's second owner rebuilds a classicThe classic Kenworth was found by Damian Minteer -- only the truck's second owner -- in a field in pretty rough shape. Minteer bought the truck more than 25 years ago and rebuilt it, now to pull his camper and attend truck shows.June 6, 2024Previous PagePage 24 of 187Next PageTop StoriesPride & Polish'Heavy Hook' 2024 389's tall order: Promoting tow-company positivity to truckingKentucky-based CTS Towing owner-operator Clifton Parsley uses his custom 2024 Peterbilt 389, "Heavy Hook," to promote a positive image of the towing industry to truckers. Truckers recognized Parsley's efforts and the impressive work on the rig with a win in Overdrive's Pride & Polish.RegulationsNon-domiciled CDLs are back: New Jersey resumes issuance after FMCSA crackdownTrucker of the YearOverdrive's 2026 Trucker of the Year honors: Enter your businessBusinessCould U.S. action in Venezuela bring diesel prices down?Featured SponsorJBL Live Beam 3 - Slim, sleek, and impossibly modern earbuds and Smart Charging Case - Audio Evolution You Can See and Hear
