Matt ColeMatt Cole is the Senior Editor for Overdrive and CCJ. Reach him at [email protected].BusinessFMCSA suspends regs in 8 states ahead of Hurricane MichaelThe FMCSA's Southern Service Center issued a regional emergency declaration for Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee ahead of the hurricane.October 9, 2018BusinessWisconsin announces ‘even exchange’ CDL program for certain military vetsThe state of Wisconsin announced that certain military personnel will be able to exchange their military CDL and obtain a civilian CDL. More on Overdrive.October 9, 2018BusinessHurricane Michael prompts hours regs suspension in Florida, AlabamaFlorida Gov. Rick Scott issued a state of emergency for 26 counties in Florida, prompting hours of service regulations to be suspended for direct assistance.October 8, 2018BusinessTrail King recalling certain step deck trailersTrail King's recall of certain ACS/AACS step deck trailers is due to an issue that could cause cross-members to crack at the welded corners. Learn more here.October 8, 2018Pride & Polish2018 GATS Best of Show, Builders Class: W900 dump more than just a show truckRandy Manning took ownership of this 2018 Kenworth W900 a year ago a complete revamped and rebuilt it. Check out this Pride & Polish Best of Show winner here.October 5, 2018Pride & Polish2018 GATS Best of Show, Limited-Mileage Bobtail: ‘Thunderhead’ gallops to gloryA 2018 Peterbilt 389 gets a ton of attention at this year's GATS Best of Show. Check out the photos of the semi-truck right here on Overdrive Online.October 4, 2018BusinessLarge truck traffic fatalities increased in 2017, bucking overall trendDespite a decline in traffic related deaths, the National Highway Traffic Administration reports a 9% increase in fatalities involving large trucks in 2017.October 3, 2018Pride & Polish2018 GATS Best of Show, Limited-Mileage Combo: Bring on the ‘Backlash’Look inside V-Max Transportation's Dave Van Haitsma's 1995 Kenworth W900L, which took home Best of Show for Limited Mileage Combo at Pride & Polish 2018.October 3, 2018Pride & Polish2018 GATS Best of Show, Working Bobtail: ‘Ya Savvy’ with this champion 389?A 2017 Peterbilt 389 earns honors for the Working Bobtail category of the Best of Show at the Great American Trucking Show. More about the truck on Overdrive.October 2, 2018BusinessFuel prices hit highest mark in nearly four yearsAccording to numbers from the DOE, a 4.2-cent increase in the average diesel fuel price pushed the national average to its highest point in almost four years.October 2, 2018Previous PagePage 95 of 187Next PageTop StoriesPride & PolishIdaho farm owner-op's custom '98 379 brings home Pride & Polish hardware, recognitionGary Mackay started his One Circle Farm operation in 1980 but added trucking to the business only a decade ago. Now, his custom 1998 Peterbilt 379 is a Pride & Polish Antique champ.BusinessDOT says it's full steam ahead on autonomous trucking rolloutOverdrive RadioWhat we mean when we say 'freight fraud': Ways to defend against the hydra-headed monsterOverdrive ExtraHow to change a truck tire at 46 below zero: 'Don't panic'Featured SponsorH3 Sport Gear - Show your personality with quality, licensed, and custom headwear, socks, tees, blankets, bags, and more.
