Matt ColeMatt Cole is the Senior Editor for Overdrive and CCJ. Reach him at [email protected].Custom Rigs'A Touch of Class': Greg Kiser Trucking's custom '08 Pete makes old-school style newThe Virginia-based fleet bought the rig with a lot of work already done to it, but the company has totally transformed the interior with a full Rockwood setup, plenty of lights and more.October 30, 2025BusinessBrokers, parking, emissions regs: Owner-ops' top trucking concernsThe trucking industry as a whole -- drivers and motor carriers -- ranked the economy as the overall top concern in ATRI's annual issues survey. Carriers and truck owners/operators had different views of what's most concerning, though, with differences among different operator classes on offer, as well.October 27, 2025Custom RigsRebuilt 2002 Pete 379 dump truck a father's tribute to late sonNorth Carolina-based owner-operator Richard Puckett had this 2002 Peterbilt 379 dump truck rebuilt to honor his late son, Jody, who was the rig's primary driver. The truck is mostly as it was when Jody drove it, apart from an impressive new paint job.October 23, 2025BusinessLike a 'bronco buster at a rodeo': Truckers' experience on American roadways todayResponding to Overdrive's "Truckers' Highway Report Card" survey, owner-operators ranked Indiana's I-70 the absolute worst haul route in the nation. Indiana and other state DOTs who made the "worst roads" list, some recognize, can use the naming and shaming truckers' perceptions offer in a new 20-page report charting infrastructure struggles around the nation.October 23, 2025RegulationsELP violators do worse at inspections, safety scores: StudyNew research from a supply chain professor at the University of Tennessee found a clear correlation between English language proficiency violations and worse inspections and carrier safety scores in FMCSA's CSA system.October 22, 2025Custom RigsPride, Class, 50-plus remarkable rigs: Owners honored in Pete paradeThe 8th annual Peterbilt Pride & Class Parade was held Oct. 17 at the town square in downtown Denton, Texas, home to Peterbilt Motors Company and its truck manufacturing plant. The event helps raise money for the local United Way chapter.October 21, 2025RegulationsLegislator proposes 'liberation' for diesels from emissions controls with bill to relax penalties for 'deletes'The bill, introduced in the Senate, would ban the requirement for emissions control devices and onboard diagnostics systems and remove penalties for tampering with emissions control equipment, among other provisions. Also: Truck Parking Club hits another milestone.October 17, 2025Electronic Logging DevicesFive ELDs revoked from FMCSA's 'Registered Devices' listRevoked devices include the Premium ELD, True Logbook, Xplore ELD, Kami ELD and Evo ELD. Carriers and drivers should stop using the revoked devices and revert to paper logs/replace them with a compliant device.October 17, 2025Custom Rigs'Dressed to the Nines': 2023 Peterbilt 389 spec'd for excavation heavy haulHammett Excavation's custom 2023 Peterbilt 389 day cab is built for heavy-haul to pull an 85-ton trailer used to haul the company's excavators from job site to job site with a nine-axle setup.October 16, 2025Partners in BusinessCargo theft proliferation ups the ante on truckers' preventionProspects can be slim for freight recovery and apprehension of thieves after freight's stolen. Prevention of theft to begin with is what owner-operators and fleets should prioritize most, as a new report and tried-and-true preventive practices suggest.October 15, 2025Previous PagePage 4 of 187Next PageTop StoriesTrucker of the YearOverdrive's 2026 Trucker of the Year honors: Enter your businessNominations are open for 2026 Trucker of the Year honors! The competition recognizes acumen/innovation of owner-operators, the bedrock of the entrepreneurial spirit in trucking. If you’ve excelled through the sluggish markets of the last years, you're no doubt a worthy contender.BusinessCould U.S. action in Venezuela bring diesel prices down?Custom Rigs'Better than a horse and buggy': 1935 International a family heirloomCustom RigsCustom Rigs Showdown: Old iron rules the quarterfinal roundFeatured SponsorH3 Sport Gear - Show your personality with quality, licensed, and custom headwear, socks, tees, blankets, bags, and more.
