Matt ColeMatt Cole is the Senior Editor for Overdrive and CCJ. Reach him at [email protected].RegulationsQuestions surround liability insurance hike in New JerseyThe state is doubling the liability insurance minimum required effective July 1, but its applicability to out-of-state carriers is uncertain. Also: Can we get a Spring freight season?; FMCSA denies request for under-21 pilot program flexibility; more.May 8, 2024Custom RigsMATS 'Build-Off': Kenworth K100 cabover restomodOne of the three trucks that competed in the Big Rig Build-Off at MATS, Johnson Hill Customs' 1980 Kenworth K100 is an impressive build for the invitation-only event.May 2, 2024RegulationsCongressional resolutions would kill EPA's latest truck emissions mandatesLegislation introduced in the U.S. House and Senate would, if passed, overturn the EPA's Phase 3 Greenhouse Gas emissions regulations on heavy-duty trucks.May 1, 2024LifeTrucking maintains strong support of Trump for presidentFrom Overdrive readers to mega carriers to trade associations, trucking is putting most of its support behind Republican candidates during the 2024 election cycle, including former President Donald Trump.April 30, 2024Custom RigsFrom 'Career Gambler' to 'Triple Seven': Familiar 389 remade to fit new owner's styleMissouri-based Gary Jones bought the truck in December from its original owner, Arizona-based Dean DeSantis. Jones gave it his own flavor while still respecting the work done to it by DeSantis.April 25, 2024Custom RigsThird-generation owner-operator's beautifully-rebuilt 1990 Kenworth W900LAfter the truck was retired about three years ago, owner Joel Anker had it rebuilt into a show truck. The hard work paid off, with a fifth-place finish in the Limited Mileage -- Bobtail with Miles class at MATS in March.April 18, 2024RegulationsFMCSA moves on registration-system updateLatest step in the agency's "clean up the bad actors" effort with a new entity registration system: approval sought from the White House OMB to implement a new "FMCSA Registration System (FRS)" to replace the Unified Registration System.April 18, 2024RegulationsInspectors ask FMCSA to alter inspection report requirementsCVSA wants FMCSA to remove the requirement that carriers return inspection reports to the issuing agency within 15 days certifying that all violations have been corrected, calling the requirement “antiquated and redundant.”April 17, 2024Custom Rigs'Last ride' for Waupun Truck-N-ShowOne of the show circuit mainstays, the Waupun Truck-N-Show in Waupun, Wisconsin, will be retired after its 35th iteration in August.April 12, 2024Custom RigsCustom 2024 Peterbilt 389 boasts exquisite laced fenders, lift bumperOakley-leased end dump puller Jason "Otis" Harris, based in Clanton, Alabama, has always been a fan of Peterbilts. He's always been a fan of the color yellow, too. With his 2024 389, debuted at MATS, he got the best of both worlds.April 11, 2024Previous PagePage 26 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 SponsorH3 Sport Gear - Show your personality with quality, licensed, and custom headwear, socks, tees, blankets, bags, and more.
