Matt ColeMatt Cole is the Senior Editor for Overdrive and CCJ. Reach him at [email protected].BusinessBehind the scenes of a unique trucking niche: Mobile TV productionThe mobile TV production segment of the entertainment-hauling niche is unlike most. Driving is a secondary task, as much of their time is spent building sets and stages and managing production. Hop onto the set of College GameDay with its seven truckers.September 19, 2023Electronic Logging DevicesTwo more ELDs revoked by FMCSAThe agency on Thursday removed both Falcon ELD and KSK ELD from its list of Registered Devices. Operators using either device have until Nov. 13 to replace it with a compliant ELD, FMCSA said.September 14, 2023RegulationsWill autonomous trucks displace drivers? Congress holds hearing on impactsA hearing held Wednesday by the House Highways and Transit Subcommittee heard from the ATA, the autonomous trucking industry and a safety advocate on the impacts of autonomous trucks on the trucking workforce, safety and more.September 14, 2023RegulationsFMCSA proposes federal system for third-stage DataQs appealsWith a notice publishing September 14, FMCSA proposes reform to the appeals process for third-stage DataQs reviews -- or requests for change to a violation, crash or other information that have been rejected at least twice already.September 13, 2023RegulationsAre FMCSA and NHTSA skirting Congressional directive with AEB proposal?Among larger trucking groups, OOIDA, CDL Drivers Unlimited, NASTC and others voiced displeasure with aspects of the proposed automatic emergency braking mandate.September 12, 2023Custom Rigs‘Slammed Distraction’: So Low Transport’s 2003 Peterbilt 379Owner Mark Aragon hauls cattle locally around northern Colorado with this highly customized Pete. His 14-year-old son, Payton, designed most of the truck, including converting it from a day cab to a sleeper and much more.August 31, 2023LifeI-85 SB shut down after four-vehicle crash, truck fireOnly minor injuries were reported from the crash in Montgomery, Alabama. The interstate will remain closed for an undetermined amount of time while repairs to the overpass are made.August 29, 2023Trucker of the YearOwner-op overcomes physical challenge for successful careerDespite being diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis and being eligible for 100% disability more than three decades ago, owner-operator Steve Massat's love of the business has kept him going since buying his first truck in 1988.August 29, 2023RegulationsFMCSA making a run at revamp to carrier safety rating systemAfter withdrawing a rule in 2017 that would have altered its Safety Fitness Determination system for carriers, FMCSA now seeks to gather industry input on a new approach to more effectively use data to identify unfit carriers.August 25, 2023Custom RigsOwner-operator’s West Coast hot rod-style 379The '01 Pete isn't a typical show truck, with flat white paint and other customizations that aren't soon found on award-winning rigs. Jake Bast's vision to blend hot rod flair with 1980s West Coast truck style brought a unique rig to life.August 24, 2023Previous PagePage 31 of 184Next PageTop StoriesSmall Fleet ChampTFX, Oberman come out on top: Overdrive's 2025 Small Fleet ChampsTaking home the honorary Small Fleet Championship title belts in their respective categories were Thomasville Furniture Xpress owners Scott Denmark and Scott Cruthis in the 11-30-truck category, and Oberman Logistics and its owners, Wes and Laura Oberman, in the 3-10-truck class.Custom RigsRebuilt 2002 Pete 379 dump truck a father's tribute to late sonBusinessLike a 'bronco buster at a rodeo': Truckers' experience on American roadways todayRegulationsELP violators do worse at inspections, safety scores: StudyFeatured SponsorHowes
