Matt ColeMatt Cole is the Senior Editor for Overdrive and CCJ. Reach him at [email protected].Custom RigsCustom 2005 Peterbilt 379 a trucker's surprise, with intricate hand-pinstripingKimball Transportation driver Zach Held may not be an owner-operator, but he drives an owner-operator-spec'd truck that delivered on a promise made by the small fleet owner Held pulls flatbed freight for. The custom '05 379 features a bevy of custom touches throughout, including immaculate pinstriping all around.September 25, 2025RegulationsLegislation would ban carrier-managed 'predatory' lease-purchase programsThe House bill would require the U.S. DOT to create regulations to prohibit predatory commercial motor vehicle lease-purchase programs by motor carriers. Also: Senate confirms trio of DOT agency administrators, yet FMCSA awaits boss vote; DOT launches audit of FMCSA's oversight of states' CDL testing programs.September 22, 2025Custom Rigs'Dollar Bill': Impressive 1982 Peterbilt 359 powered by Cat C18 marine engineOwner-operator Todd Scruggs has owned the truck since 2012, but it was inoperable from the time he bought until he started its rebuild in 2023. After working on the truck during his downtime over two years, the rebuild is complete and the truck is going back to work.September 18, 2025Hours of ServiceFMCSA offers details on proposed HOS-flexibility pilot programsFollowing DOT Secretary Sean Duffy's announcement of the launch of the pilot programs Monday, FMCSA released proposals showing one pilot would add more split-sleeper berth options, while the other would allow drivers to pause their 14-hour clock for up to 3 hours per duty cycle.September 16, 2025Small Fleet ChampUp from ashes: Small fleet Clifford C. Hay Inc. thrives 15 years after devastating fireAfter taking over the family business in 1999 as a one-truck operation, Clifford Hay II built the fleet to the six trucks and 30 trailers it has today, showing plenty resiliency and commitment to customers. His fleet's a 2025 Small Fleet Champ semi-finalist.September 11, 2025RegulationsFMCSA, other agencies update timelines for bevy of in-progress regsThe Spring 2025 Unified Agenda from the federal government provides timing updates for regulations such as EPA's rollback of GHG Phase 3, FMCSA's look at sexual harassment of truckers and trainees, new entrant carrier knowledge tests and many more.September 8, 2025RegulationsTruck drivers propose required ELP endorsement for CDL holdersA new petition for rulemaking calls for an English language proficiency CDL endorsement that would be required for all CDL holders and applicants. Also: OOIDA opens registrations for Truck to Success program; latest Highway Angel.September 5, 2025RegulationsTrump regs agenda updates timelines for broker transparency, emergency braking, other rulesThe Spring 2025 Unified Agenda of Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions was released Thursday and offers an update on timing for a number of rulemakings in the works at DOT and other federal departments.September 4, 2025Custom RigsTennessee-based small fleet car-hauler's 'Patriot' 2020 Peterbilt 389Coupled with a Lohr head rack and stinger trailer, the car-hauling unit works within a 350-mile radius of Chattanooga, Tennessee. It features several custom touches, including the front bumper, fenders and visor, and 150 Dual Revolution lights.September 4, 2025RegulationsNew legislation takes aim at ELP enforcement, CDL issuanceA Florida Senator's legislation would codify English proficiency enforcement and limit CDL issuance to U.S. citizens, legal permananet residents and those with a valid work visa or USCIS employment authorization. Also: New predictive parking info available for I-5; man found guilty of setting Swift trailers ablaze.September 4, 2025Previous PagePage 4 of 185Next PageTop StoriesReader RigsHappy Thanksgiving!Mark the day with the 2001 379 of owner-operator Patrick White, who suffered a broken leg in August, unable to work for a time. Today, he's back on the horse, and the Whites note they benefited from some help from lenders, but also "from a few close friends and our family. We are very grateful this year for sure," said Patrick's wife, Ashlyn. Here's to giving thanks, and a big thanks to all of you for who you are and what you do.Custom Rigs1977 Peterbilt 352 was owner's 22nd birthday gift, with custom resto by PeasterbiltPride & PolishDown to the wire: Cast your Pride & Polish votesRegulationsThe terrorism threat and trucking: Who is vetting 'wanted terrorist' CDL drivers?Featured SponsorGarmin Delivers Big with Trucker-Trusted Navigators and Premium Wireless Headsets
