Lawson RudisillCustom Rigs'Alfalfa Cruiser': Pickett Custom Trucks' first show truck in two decadesThe 2019 Peterbilt 389 glider is owned by Jason Flores, owner of New Mexico-based Dan Dee Dairy. Rod Pickett and team have been building high-end working trucking trucks for decades, but Pickett said this is the first full-on show truck he's built in 25 years.April 30, 2026Custom RigsClose look: How Trucker of the Year hits 10.5 mpg with '19 Freightliner mods, operationsIn addition to his Cascadia and Utility dry van's specs, owner-op John Penn made big aero improvements, particularly on the trailer. Run through aero and other significant upgrades, in addition to operational mods for fuel efficiency, with Penn in this video.April 23, 2026BusinessWhy freight rates are finally heating upATBS Vice President Mike Hosted reveals that trucking’s four-year "economic flatline" may finally be over. Data drawn from public sources, as well as more than 15,000 owner-operators among ATBS clients, shows a market in the midst of a sharp correction.April 20, 2026Custom RigsLike-original '76 Peterbilt COE stands proud, bingo plate and allApart from the frame, which came from a 2025 Kenworth T680, Luke Rethwisch's 1976 Peterbilt 352H cabover was built to be as close to factory original as possible.April 16, 2026Overdrive ExtraTop of the trucking heap: Owner-op John Penn, full interview from MATS show floorOvernight Drive host Steve Sommers' full talk here with Overdrive Trucker of the Year John Penn, happy moments from the floor, and an equally happy oil-drain experiment 106,000 miles in -- and counting.April 10, 2026Custom Rigs'Blue Collar Roots' Pete 379 pays tributeThe 2007 Peterbilt is a tribute to Bill Wallis, the founder of Wallis Oil Company, operating today across a variety of industries as the Wallis Companies. The MATS Big Rig Build-Off competitor's fully custom from the ground up, blending old-school and hot-rod styling.April 9, 2026Custom Rigs'Outta the Ordinary' 1985 Peterbilt 359 captures $20K MATS Build-Off winRandy Menkel with Never Satisfied Builds and J&L Contracting said the 359 is about "98% customized" with intricate engine work, a totally new and custom interior, and so much more close attention to detail.April 2, 2026EquipmentWill Caterpillar ever return to production of new on-highway engines?At the 2025 Mid-America Trucking Show, Overdrive's 2024 Trucker of the Year, Alan Kitzhaber, took advantage of his time at the show to do what a big event like MATS affords any inquisitive truck owner, finding a few answers spelled out in this video.January 19, 2026Custom RigsOwner-op's 2000 International Eagle the 'Talk of the Town'One-truck independent Johnny Saunders rebuilt his 2000 International after he downsized his fleet to a solo operation. Since the rebuild, the truck has garnered the attention of fellow owner-ops around Franklin, Virginia, earning the nickname "Talk of the Town."November 13, 2025Custom RigsThe ‘Maximum Overdrive’-themed 1999 Western Star that made a marriageOwner-operator Jackie Baggett sees his "Green Goblin" 1999 Western Star 4964EX as more than a work truck. The rig served a solemn duty as starting point of a relationship that led to his marriage. The truck today hauls oversize freight for Ace Doran.November 6, 2025Page 1 of 3Next PageTop StoriesCustom Rigs'Alfalfa Cruiser': Pickett Custom Trucks' first show truck in two decadesThe 2019 Peterbilt 389 glider is owned by Jason Flores, owner of New Mexico-based Dan Dee Dairy. Rod Pickett and team have been building high-end working trucking trucks for decades, but Pickett said this is the first full-on show truck he's built in 25 years.Trucker of the YearThe problem-solver: Trucker of the Month Sam Kelly's big biz comebackRegulationsFMCSA's state DataQs reform sparks call for 'frivolous'-challenge penaltiesBusinessFlatbed freight's remarkable rise -- total rates up, fuel dips againRegulationsSuper Ego's 'chameleon' network includes some of the most dangerous fleets in trucking
