Matt ColeMatt Cole is the Senior Editor for Overdrive and CCJ. Reach him at [email protected].EquipmentElectric trucks garner little interest from truck owner-operators, despite growth projectionsIn response to Overdrive’s 2021 Truck Purchase and Lease Survey, 68% of readers said they have no interest in fully electric powertrains. Some operators believe, however, that electric can be the future in the right conditions.February 15, 2022EquipmentEmissions systems, while improved, still causing issues for some ownersA combined 46% of used-truck buyers reported having to rebuild or conduct other engine work or having issues with emissions system components. By model year, owner-ops report 2016 and newer engines fare better on emissions issues.February 15, 2022EquipmentSellers' market: Owner-operators adapt to skyrocketing used-truck pricesDespite used trucks being the preferred route for many owner-operators, finding a used truck today at a comfortable price is more challenging than ever due to the COVID-19 pandemic and delays in new truck production caused by component shortages.February 15, 2022RegulationsOntario government threatens large fines, license revocation over protestsOntario Premier Doug Ford on Friday declared a state of emergency due to the ongoing protests in the province. Also: Digital brokerage partners with trucker health group for discounts; St. Christopher receives $50k donation.February 11, 2022Pride & PolishSon pays tribute to late father with 2016 Pete 389 gliderThe Tennessee-based Shipper's Choice company truck was driven by Lynn Wilson's father, Troy, before he passed away in April 2021. Now, Lynn drives the truck himself to honor his dad's memory.February 10, 2022RegulationsTrucking orgs split over under-21 apprenticeship pilot programOOIDA and highway safety groups called into question the safety of under-21 drivers, while other groups mostly representing larger carriers generally supported the initiative.February 2, 2022Pride & PolishSouth Dakota-based hauler’s eye-catching 389Deven Davis hauls mostly step-deck freight over-the-road with this Corvette Blue 2018 Peterbilt.January 27, 2022EquipmentHappy Halloween! Lookback here on Oklahoma-based Ray Morris's one-of-a-kind-379The truck earned its name given a quirk of history and the previous owner's passing. Despite that ill-fated past, owner-operator Morris has turned negatives into a positive with the spectacular upgrades, a big hit at GBATS in 2021.January 20, 2022BusinessThe pervasive impact of nuclear-verdicts hype, threatThis series charts buzz around so-called "nuclear" post-crash verdicts – extremely high awards to plaintiffs after truck crashes -- which has reached an inevitable outcome in the New Orleans staged-accident ring. Bedrock cost impacts are felt by all.January 18, 2022Pride & PolishIntroducing the 2000 Kenworth W900L formerly owned by Dan AykroydThe truck, owned by Jay Van Kampen's Virginia-based Wooden Shoes Trucking, was used as a "Blues Brothers" tour truck in the early 2000s.January 13, 2022Previous PagePage 66 of 202Next PageTop StoriesOverdrive RadioNo sideline cynics here: Voices from TenFour D.C., truckers' advocacy counterbalanceAt TenFour D.C. on the National Mall, Long Haul Paul Marhoefer canvassed owner-operator participants with a question on his mind. Namely: Just what motivated their three-day participation? Several among big trucking issues emerge in this week's Overdrive Radio.RegulationsIRS announces red-dyed diesel relief in effect -- is it worth it?Reader RigsAdd your truck to Overdrive's 'Reader Rigs' showcaseRegulationsDOT blasts Overdrive's reporting on 'sham' CDL school reinstatementsRegulationsWhite House's AI-powered CDL-mill purge is going down in flames
