Matt ColeMatt Cole is the Senior Editor for Overdrive and CCJ. Reach him at [email protected].BusinessReal ID-compliant license required for federal facility access after Oct. 1The Department of Homeland Security, which was tasked with managing the implementation of Real ID licenses, says all drivers looking to access federal facilities, military bases and nuclear power plants must have a Real ID-compliant license, which features a star in some form on the card.January 23, 2020Trucker of the YearFour-time Owner-Operator of the Year finalist not complacent with successFor the fourth year in a row, Kevin Kocmich is a finalist for the Owner-Operator of the Year award. Learn more about Kocmich and his career here on Overdrive.January 22, 2020GearUnited Pacific’s ‘Boss’ steering wheelThe 18-inch wheel features a painted wood rim with matching bezel and chrome horn button.January 20, 2020Trucker 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, 2020Pride & PolishPete 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, 2020Previous PagePage 80 of 203Next PageTop StoriesPride & PolishThis look like a cabover? 1969 Pete 358 came stamped as a 352Casey Field's needlenose Peterbilt 358 is a perfect blend of old-school looks with some modern improvements to give the rig a more comfortable ride. Its serial number has been getting double-takes from decoders for nearly 60 years now, originally stamped a 352 cabover.Partners in BusinessDiesel rising again: New tools for MPG-investment ROI, IFTA tracking, reportingEquipmentClass-action suit proceeding against Paccar over MX-13 issuesRegulations'Driver shortage' narrative returns just as 'driverless' rollout acceleratesOverdrive RadioNo sideline cynics here: Voices from TenFour D.C., truckers' advocacy counterbalance
