Matt ColeMatt Cole is the Senior Editor for Overdrive and CCJ. Reach him at [email protected].Pride & Polish2019 GATS Best of Show, Limited Mileage Combo: ‘The Joker’ gets last laughTJ Kounkel’s 2018 Peterbilt 389 and 2020 Wilson Silverstar livestock hauler turned heads at GATS Pride & Polish with the unique purple and green color scheme.October 9, 2019Pride & Polish2019 GATS Best of Show, Limited Mileage Bobtail: Past success fuels fire for 2017 champsLindamood bought the truck two years ago with the same paint job it has today. Parts of the truck had too much stainless and polished aluminum, while other parts had too much paint, said Mike Briseno, operations manager for Lindamood Heavy Hauling.October 8, 2019VoicesSouth Dakota slow roll supporting ’10-4 on D.C.’ successful despite low turnoutJeremy Johnson and Shawn McIntosh organized the South Dakota event through their Facebook group, The Disrespected Trucker. The seven drivers that showed up at the Countryside Travel Plaza along I-29 near Sioux Falls slow rolled a total of 268 miles on Thursday, Oct. 3.October 7, 2019Pride & Polish2019 GATS Best of Show, Working Bobtail: ‘Ya Savvy’ heavy-haul 389 defends titleKaleb Hammett proved he’s plenty savvy with the ways of Overdrive’s Pride & Polish, repeating this year as a Best of Show Working Bobtail with his 2017 Peterbilt 389 at the Great American Trucking Show.October 7, 2019BusinessDriver to receive $22,500 from fleet after paying fee for service dog to rideThe lawsuit, filed by EEOC on Aug. 20, alleged that Transport America violated the Americans with Disabilities Act by requiring a trucker pay a fee to have a service dog in his truck, even though the dog was required as a “reasonable accommodation” for the driver’s anxiety.October 7, 2019Pride & PolishPhotos: 2019 Pride & Polish Bobtail – 2010 & Older winnersViews of three of the top bobtails at GATSOctober 2, 2019BusinessTanker organization wants FMCSA to allow pulsating brake lights on all tanker trailersNational Tank Truck Carriers wants the Groendyke exemption to apply to all tanker trailers, while also giving the option for a red pulsating light instead of just amber. NTTC’s request also asks that FMCSA allow the pulsating light to be installed in either the upper center or an upper dual outboard position.October 2, 2019BusinessMan pleads guilty after scamming $1 million from truckers, brokers in double brokering schemeA Maryland man admitted that he obtained Comcheks or similar services from brokers by posing as legitimate trucking companies and agreeing to transport freight. They then re-brokered the same loads to actual trucking companies and received payment from brokers for services they didn’t provide.October 2, 2019BusinessFMCSA grants HOS relief to truckers hauling food, water for firefighters responding to disastersThe drivers can extend their on-duty time from 14 hours to 16 hours, while still driving a maximum of 11 hours in a day. They can also use on-duty, not-driving time to satisfy the 30-minute break requirement under the terms of the exemption.October 1, 2019BusinessEarly-season winter storm prompts emergency declaration in MontanaAn early-season winter storm that dumped more than four feet of snow in some parts of the Pacific Northwest prompted Montana Gov. Steve Bullock to declare a state of emergency, suspending hours of service regulations for truck drivers assisting in recovery efforts.September 30, 2019Previous PagePage 70 of 187Next PageTop StoriesOverdrive ExtraHow to change a truck tire at 46 below zero: 'Don't panic'Alaska-based Dalton Highway heavy hauler Troy Call's got plenty experience at those temps. Long Haul Paul here salutes Call and the "elite corps of truckers" on the "Kamikaze Trail," full of 12% grades and windstorms that can cause whiteouts for days.Custom RigsOTR to CDL school owner: A.J. Frankie and the 'School Daze' '92 T600Pride & Polish'Heavy Hook' 2024 389's tall order: Promoting tow-company positivity to truckingBusinessOwner-ops, experts cautiously optimistic for 2026 rates bumpFeatured SponsorHot Shot's Secret - EDT+ Winter Defense - Your 7-in-1 Anti-Gel Fuel Boost - Make every fill-up premium!
