Matt ColeMatt Cole is the Senior Editor for Overdrive and CCJ. Reach him at [email protected].Small Fleet ChampSafety-minded owner drives Grayson Transport Service's successScott Donaldson, owner of the three-truck fleet, preaches safety to his drivers, who haul around the Greater Atlanta area under the short-haul exemption. With active authority since 2013, he fully struck out on his own in 2018 with two direct customers.September 25, 2023Regulations68 mph? FMCSA backtracks after ‘inaccurate’ reveal of speed-limiter intentionsThe latest "Report on DOT Significant Rulemakings" offers the timeline and some details on FMCSA's speed-limiter intentions, likewise six other rules in the works.September 25, 2023Custom RigsGuilty by Association Truck Show starts strong in JoplinThe 2023 iteration of the Guilty By Association Truck Show at 4 State Trucks in Joplin, Missouri, officially kicks off Friday and runs through Saturday night.September 22, 2023Small Fleet ChampLNL Trucking minds the pennies, stacks up dollars in profitsBedford, Indiana-based LNL Trucking, a 12-truck fleet specializing in liquid-bulk tanker work, thrives with a focus on financials. Owner Larry Limp found his niche in 2004 and has grown with his customers since.September 21, 2023BusinessBehind 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, 2023Previous PagePage 34 of 187Next PageTop StoriesCustom RigsOTR to CDL school owner: A.J. Frankie and the 'School Daze' '92 T600Frankie has been driving trucks for 40 years, but after long complaints about the quality of truck driver he was seeing on the roads, his wife told him he ought earn his right to complain. He opened a Driving Academy franchise and runs the 1992 Kenworth featured here to school almost daily.Pride & Polish'Heavy Hook' 2024 389's tall order: Promoting tow-company positivity to truckingBusinessOwner-ops, experts cautiously optimistic for 2026 rates bumpRegulationsNon-domiciled CDLs are back: New Jersey resumes issuance after FMCSA crackdownFeatured SponsorHot Shot's Secret - EDT+ Winter Defense - Your 7-in-1 Anti-Gel Fuel Boost - Make every fill-up premium!
