Matt ColeMatt Cole is the Senior Editor for Overdrive and CCJ. Reach him at [email protected].BusinessFederal court says California's AB 5 applies to truckingA three-judge panel voted Wednesday to overturn an injunction that exempted the trucking industry from the ABC independent contractor test. The California Trucking Association is vowing to continue the fight, which requires an appeal to SCOTUS.April 28, 2021ParkingNew administration, renewed debate over commercialized rest areasA policy brief published by the Reason Foundation suggests that lawmakers should reconsider the ban on commercializing interstate rest areas, but NATSO and other groups contend repealing the ban would do more harm than good.April 14, 2021EquipmentWinter storms, higher demand driving diesel prices upRefinery slowdowns in Texas due to unprecedented winter storms, combined with rising demand due to COVID vaccinations and increased economic activity, have driven diesel prices to the highest national average in nearly two years.March 10, 2021Custom RigsOne-of-a-kind Mack B75 custom-built from the ground upIn a build reminiscent of Johnny Cash's hit song "One Piece at a Time," longtime diesel mechanic Mike Flake used parts from several trucks, as well as a bevy of parts he built himself, to piece together this unique take on a classic rig.February 3, 2021LifeHealth-share plans making small-fleet inroadsFour in 10 owner-operators continue to go without health insurance, yet for small fleets, low-cost health benefits are increasingly attractive as a competitive feature. So-called health-share alternatives to traditional insurance are an option.January 26, 2021RegulationsReport: Hack of DOT's medical examiner registry has limited oversight, created potential for fraudAn audit of FMCSA's National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners found that the agency has not met oversight requirements, partly due to a seven-month outage of the database.January 19, 2021RegulationsNew study using 'STOP-Bang' protocol finds half of truck drivers could need sleep apnea evaluationA 2020 study reveals that by applying the 'STOP-Bang' screening method to truck drivers, nearly 47% are screened for apnea evaluation.January 13, 2021BusinessAfter weakened demand in 2020, diesel prices jump back to pre-pandemic levelsThe Department of Energy projects fuel prices will stay flat in 2021, while others believe retail diesel prices will continue to climb above and beyond $3 a gallon through the year.January 12, 2021EquipmentGet familiar with your engine’s lamp languageFrom the archives: Advancements in engine and emissions technology over the last decade have complicated the challenge of staying on top of dashboard warning lights.January 5, 2021Trucker of the YearAttention to heavy-haul detail helped in Owner-Operator of the Year finalist’s successful 45-year careerOwner-operator Doug Schildgen has been trucking since 1975 and has tallied more than 4.5 million safe driving miles. Learn more about him here on Overdrive.December 31, 2020Previous PagePage 59 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!
