Matt ColeMatt Cole is the Senior Editor for Overdrive and CCJ. Reach him at [email protected].BusinessNew York trucking group sues NYC over congestion truck tolls, guv halts programThe Trucking Association of New York (TANY) last week filed a lawsuit against the New York City Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) over a congestion pricing framework in New York City that was supposed to begin at the end of the month.June 5, 2024RegulationsBrake Safety Week dates set with focus on brake linings, padsPossibly the biggest inspection initiative each year aside from International Roadcheck, Brake Safety Week will feature a keen focus on brakes and their related components.June 4, 2024Overdrive ExtraImpressive 2000 Sterling uses adapted Peterbilt chromeFollowing up on a popular Reader Rigs entry, a more in-depth look at owner Dustin Ross's history in the business behind the "one-of-a-kind" Sterling AT9522, which makes some creative use of Peterbilt parts.June 3, 2024Overdrive RadioReclassifying marijuana: What it could mean for truckers, small fleet employersThe Drug Enforcement Administration on May 20 published a rulemaking proposal seeking comments on potentially rescheduling marijuana from a Schedule I drug to a Schedule III drug. In Overdrive Radio, a legal expert weighs in on potential impacts.May 31, 2024Trucker of the YearFuel mileage gains, business prowess power Trucker of the MonthAlec Costerus, owner of two-truck Alpha Drivers Transportation, was an owner-op for 8 years before coming off the road for a medical issue. He started the new business in 2022 with a mind toward growth, and a pay-for-all-time approach to operators.May 29, 2024Custom Rigs'Casablanca': Owner-op's '05 379 with one of the last Double EaglesThe 80-inch sleeper was one of the last to roll off the production line before Double Eagle closed its doors in 2010, according to owner-operator Tony Huttenstine. Catch views of the sleeper and much more here.May 23, 2024Custom RigsTruck show season heats up with SuperRigs in Texas next weekThe 42nd Shell Rotella SuperRigs will kick off next Thursday, May 30, with a full slate of events for the three-day truck show that recognizes hardworking truckers and their rigs.May 22, 2024Custom Rigs'01 Peterbilt 379 an 'ultra rare' find for Ohio-based ownerOnly about 1,400 units exist with a specific sleeper feature this rig is equipped with, owner Marcus Sommers said. The truck and its owner survived a hail of on-highway bullets to truck another day shortly after Sommers bought it.May 16, 2024EquipmentRenewable diesel, not electric, key to cutting trucking emissions: ReportA new report from ATRI found a new type of diesel was better environmentally, operationally, and financially than a wholesale conversion to electric trucks. Plus, renewable diesel is "happening today," and producers are scaling up.May 9, 2024Custom Rigs'Stupid Money': Andrew Pagels' 1972 Peterbilt 359 features vintage 42-inch Double Eagle sleeperThe truck picked up a third-place trophy at the Mid-America Trucking Show in the Limited Mileage -- Bobtail with Miles class.May 9, 2024Previous PagePage 25 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
