Matt ColeMatt Cole is the Senior Editor for Overdrive and CCJ. Reach him at [email protected].Trucker of the YearNo regrets for leaving the office behind for Owner-Operator of the Year finalistJesse Dennis got into trucking to have a career to support his family and to make his father proud. In his 20-plus years of driving, he’s achieved both goals.January 20, 2020BusinessHauling no-freeze freight can mean more money in winterKeeping produce and livestock safe while transporting in the heat is common enough, but there is also demand for protecting certain other freight when the mercury heads in the opposite direction. Liquids, certain chemicals and solids such as cosmetics are among cold-sensitive freight.January 16, 2020Pride & PolishFleenor Bros.’ ‘Black Cherry’ 2015 Kenworth W900 IconAs Fleenor driver Mike Hicks explains, the rig’s name comes from the color scheme of a black cherry base with wine, coral and white stripes. “When you first look at it, it’s like, ‘I don’t know about that.’ Then the more you look at it, it kind of grows on you,” Hicks says.January 9, 2020GearTruck-Lite’s rectangular LED headlightDesigned to warm lens when temps dip below 50 degreesJanuary 9, 2020BusinessJudge finalizes $135 million Navistar settlement in MaxxForce engine defects caseThose who purchased or leased International trucks with the defective engines can choose from three forms of relief for each affected truck they owned or leased. They can choose to receive up to $2,500 in cash, up to a $10,000 rebate on a new Navistar truck with proof of ownership/lease, or up to $15,000 in repayment for repair costs.January 7, 2020Custom RigsPete 389 rebuilt to mimic 359 styleTruck painting company’s new take on a classicJanuary 3, 2020BusinessDecember recall roundup: Navistar, Mack recalls affect 14,500 rigsNavistar is recalling more than 12,500 International DuraStar, WorkStar, HV and MV trucks for an engine issue. Mack is recalling more than 1,900 TerraPro, Anthem, Granite and Pinnacle trucks for headlight and steering issues.January 2, 2020Reader RigsBefore and after: Chad Keegan’s 1983 Kenworth K100Chad Keegan bought this 1983 Kenworth K100 in June 2018. It’s powered by a 350-hp Cummins Big Cam III and a 9-speed Eaton-Fuller with Reyco spring suspension. It had been sitting for two years and hadn’t been used on the road since 1996.December 27, 2019BusinessTo cut delivery truck congestion, NYC ushers in cargo bikesFor the next six months, UPS, Amazon, DHL and other package delivery companies will be allowed to park in commercial loading zones usually reserved for just commercial trucks and will not be required to pay meters for parking there during deliveries.December 18, 2019BusinessDon’t risk personal safety to avoid fines for not removing snow/ice from trailer roofsHow do you safely remove snow and ice from the roof of a trailer? While several states have laws requiring snow and ice to be removed before travel, there isn’t much guidance for truckers on how to go about doing so.December 16, 2019Previous PagePage 65 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.
