Matt ColeMatt Cole is the Senior Editor for Overdrive and CCJ. Reach him at [email protected].BusinessStates given option to waive CDL knowledge test for certain military membersWhen the final FMCSA rules goes into effect on Nov. 28, 2018, states will be able to waive the CDL knowledge and skills test for certain military members.September 27, 2018Custom RigsBandit truck racing season finale rescheduled, moved to MinnesotaThe Bandit Big Rig Series has had a rough 2018 season due to weather. Its series finale has been rescheduled for Elko, Minnesota on Oct. 13, 2018.September 27, 2018BusinessTrucking rap sheet: Trucker leads police on 20-mile chase; driver caught smuggling 62 immigrants; moreThis trucking-related crime and more discussed in the latest trucking rap sheet. Check it out here on Overdrive.September 26, 2018Business4,500 Freightliner, Western Star trucks recalled over fuel line issueDTNA is recalling tractors with Cummins ISX15 and X15 engines. The company says there is an issue with the the fuel pump cooling circuit screen being restrictedSeptember 25, 2018BusinessOOIDA decries Indiana’s trucks-only toll increaseThe toll, set to take effect Oct. 5, will increase tolls by 35 percent for Class 3 and above trucks using the Indiana Toll Road. More information here.September 24, 2018BusinessBridgestone recalling certain commercial truck tiresBridgestone recalls several commercial truck tires due to a potential defect that may expose sidewall steel body cords, causing rapid air loss. Learn more here.,Bridgestone recalls several commercial truck tires due to a potential defect that may expose sidewall steel body cords, causing rapid air loss. Learn more here.,Bridgestone recalls several commercial truck tires due to a potential defect that may expose sidewall steel body cords, causing rapid air loss. Learn more here.September 24, 2018BusinessI-40, I-95 reopen in CarolinasNorth Carolina Department of Transportation announces the reopening of I-40 in both directions and I-95 in both North Carolina and South Carolina.September 24, 2018Custom Rigs1955 Kenworth conventional gets back to its rootsAt the Great American Trucking Show Pride & Polish last month, Marty Glomb showed off his unique 1955 Kenworth conventional, "Pepe". Check it out on Overdrive.,At the Great American Trucking Show Pride & Polish last month, Marty Glomb showed off his unique 1955 Kenworth conventional, "Pepe". Check it out on Overdrive.,At the Great American Trucking Show Pride & Polish last month, Marty Glomb showed off his unique 1955 Kenworth conventional, "Pepe". Check it out on Overdrive.September 20, 2018BusinessSections of I-95, I-40 still closed from Hurricane Florence floodingSections of I-40 & I-95 remain closed as well as other roads across the state. NCDOT advises drivers to plan for US 70 to be closed too. Learn more here.September 20, 2018Hours of ServiceHours of service comment period extended to Oct. 10The FMCSA has extended the deadline to Wednesday, October 10, 2018, for feedback from truckers regarding Hours of Service. Get the details here on Overdrive.September 19, 2018Previous PagePage 93 of 184Next PageTop StoriesOverdrive ExtraRed, white and 'Little Blue': The story of owner-operator Raiko GraveranRGT Transport owner Graveran came to the United States in '08 on a raft from Cuba, ultimately able to gain legal permanent resident status with the immigration policy of the time. Today, he's the proud owner of a multi-award-winning custom '95 FLD flattop that cuts a unique picture on the show circuit.Custom RigsThe ‘Maximum Overdrive’-themed 1999 Western Star that made a marriagePride & PolishOverdrive's Pride & Polish: Vote for your favorite rigs todayRegulationsDOT reveals the real reason it's pushing out 200,000 non-domiciled CDL driversFeatured SponsorGarmin Delivers Big with Trucker-Trusted Navigators and Premium Wireless Headsets
