Matt ColeMatt Cole is the Senior Editor for Overdrive and CCJ. Reach him at [email protected].Custom RigsSeeing double: Kentucky small fleet owner's unique Western Star pairingOwner Eric Gibson has customized a pair of Western Star trucks that are sure to grab attention. One truck, a road tractor, is a 2017 4900FA model. The other is a souped-up 1988 4964 model that's built to compete in truck and tractor pulls.June 1, 2023Custom RigsSummer of chrome, lights: Don't miss these truck shows set for across the countryBeginning as soon as this weekend, a bevy of truck shows are being held across the country this summer and into the fall. Some of the details here, and if you have information about a show not shared here, send it Overdrive News Editor Matt Cole.May 29, 2023Custom RigsCustom-built 1979 International Transtar II of Iowa-based Andy GoettschGalva, Iowa-based Andy Goettsch owns this 1979 International Transtar II, which he showed at the 2023 Mid-America Trucking Show. The rig won first place in the Antique Custom -- Bobtail class.May 25, 2023RegulationsNot comprehensive enough: Trucking responds to FMCSA's proposed CSA-scores changesThe proposed changes to FMCSA's CSA Safety Measurement System miss the mark to varying degrees, depending on which trucking organization you ask. Some are generally supportive, while others feel they will make no difference and ignore underlying issues.May 25, 2023RegulationsTruck parking funding, weight flexibility bills advance in HouseThe House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee advanced Tuesday a bundle of bills focused on supply chain challenges, including $755 million for truck parking projects, CDL testing flexibility, weight limit flexibility for certain haulers and more.May 24, 2023Custom RigsA Pete with no chrome? Off-road racer’s blacked-out 389Off-road racer Timmie Cameron uses the rig to haul his three race vehicles to tracks and off-road parks around the Southeast.May 18, 2023RegulationsCTA, OOIDA mount new argument against AB 5 contractor lawWhile new arguments are being filed in the case against California's restrictive independent contractor law, a preliminary injunction hearing is effectively on hold and the rule's application to trucking remains in place.May 17, 2023Life'United to fight cheap freight': Owner-ops, small fleets slow-roll around IndianapolisThe effort is aimed at protesting the current low rates environment and what is perceived by organizers to be gouging by brokers. The group, like others, is calling for transparency into brokered freight transactions.May 15, 2023VoicesThe fight over EPA Phase 3 emissions regsAn environmental activist backs (a little) off her organization's more fiery claims about truck makers as the EPA considers strict new emissions regs amid push toward ZEVs.May 12, 2023Custom RigsVermont-based owner rides in style with 2000 W900LOwner Philip Rindelhardt has customized the rig from top to bottom, inside and out. Showing the rig at MATS, he brought home a third-place trophy in the Working Bobtail -- Lights category.May 11, 2023Previous PagePage 38 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 SponsorH3 Sport Gear - Show your personality with quality, licensed, and custom headwear, socks, tees, blankets, bags, and more.
