Matt ColeMatt Cole is the Senior Editor for Overdrive and CCJ. Reach him at [email protected].Custom Rigs'Why So Serious?': Joker-themed heavy-haul 389 shows outOntario-based Skillex Inc. hauls steel coils with this impressive 2024 Peterbilt 389 and 2024 Mac conestoga. The entire unit features a purple and green theme with Batman's Joker villain.February 6, 2025LifePennsylvania DOT's road restrictions, including areas of I-70 and I-80, ahead of winter stormAn ice storm forecast to impact Pennsylvania and other parts of the region has prompted PennDOT to plan restrictions of commercial vehicle traffic on many routes in the state.February 5, 2025Custom RigsFive custom truck builders to compete for $25K in MATS Build-OffThis year's MATS Big Rig Build-Off will bring to bat five of the most talented and innovative truck builders in a winner-takes-all competition with $25,000 on the line. Names on deck: Warner, Henderson, Rethwisch, Davis, Manning...February 3, 2025Trucker of the YearFrom an IT desk to throwing chains and tarps: Ken Brodeur's trucking odysseyThe California-based one-truck independent didn't get into trucking until his mid-50s, but in the 12 years since getting behind the wheel, he has carved out a path to success running flatbed.January 30, 2025Custom RigsAN Transport 'Never Satisfied' with heavy-haul '08 W900LAN Transport owner Casey Conrey showed the impressive unit at the 2024 Stars, Stripes and White Lines Truck Show last fall. The truck is heavily customized all the way from the engine bay back to the rear fenders.January 30, 2025RegulationsHow trucking groups responded to FMCSA’s broker transparency proposalSome of trucking's largest trade groups signaled their opposition to FMCSA's broker transparency proposal. Groups representing owner-operators and small fleets, however, mostly support the effort.January 28, 2025RegulationsSean Duffy confirmed as DOT SecretaryDuffy had bipartisan support among U.S. Senators, who voted 77-22 Tuesday to confirm the former Wisconsin Congressman as the Secretary of Transportation.January 28, 2025Custom RigsArmy vet Craig Daniels' 2022 Cascadia features 500 veterans' signaturesDaniels, a driver for Crete Carrier's Shaffer Trucking reefer division, received one of the fleet's "Patriot Fleet" veteran-support trucks in 2021. He's taken the specially-wrapped truck to a new level with signatures from veterans he meets.January 24, 2025EquipmentTask force calls for ban on carriers' truck lease-purchase programsFMCSA's Truck Leasing Task Force, in its required report to Congress, said it found “the costs and harms of lease-purchase programs are so great" they shouldn't be allowed. Otherwise, the report recommended improvements to protect operators.January 22, 2025RegulationsBroker transparency: The final call for commentsAhead of the formal comment period for FMCSA's broker transparency proposal closing Tuesday, January 21, this look at docket commentary revealed argument for and against the proposal.January 17, 2025Previous PagePage 9 of 180Next PageTop StoriesOverdrive Extra7-step in-cab workout plan for long-term truckingFollow along with 2024 Trucker of the Year Alan Kitzhaber as he walks you through his in-cab workout routine, designed to combat common OTR aches and pains. His seven-exercise routine takes just 20 minutes and requires minimal equipment.RegulationsTrucking groups petition EPA to delay 2027 heavy-duty NOx ruleCustom Rigs18-year old Luke Rethwisch's show-winning '87 Pete 359EquipmentHow truck and engine OEs might approach EPA's new DEF-derate guidanceFeatured SponsorGarmin Dash Cams - Powerful & Discreet - Capture every detail with Garmin Clarity HDR optics, premium HD, and wide 140 degree view.
