POLL: Owner-ops, what's your biz outlook headed into 2026?

Dec 25, 2025

Updated Dec 30, 2025

The grille featured here is that of owner-operator Lucas Zach's project 2017 Peterbilt 389, featured back in September at this link with its paired Timpte hopper.

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Connor's Law: Truck crash tragedy, ELP advocacy, and a mother's courage

English-language requirements for truck drivers were codified in recent funding legislation -- among goals of "Connor's Law" after young Connor Dzion's death. Here, a tribute to Dzion's mother for her courage stepping into the trucking world post-tragedy, and the truckers who welcomed her.

Kenny Ziglar II's 2007 Peterbilt 379, 'Scrapin' By,' capped off a big year last year with a win in Overdrive's 2025 Pride & Polish, picking up top honors in Working Bobtail.

'Scrapin' By': Kenny Ziglar's 2007 Pete 379 caps off big 2025 with Pride & Polish win

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EPA looks to permanently end diesel derates due to DEF, aftertreatment problems

Meet the owner-op who stopped FMCSA's non-domiciled CDL purge

DOJ policy shift on diesel 'deletes': Owner-ops stay wary of civil enforcement

Meet the owner-op who stopped FMCSA's non-domiciled CDL purge

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Pride & Polish

Overdrive’s annual Pride & Polish virtual truck show attracts entries from across the nation showcasing show-quality design, mechanical ingenuity and plenty of trucking-business pride. Find recent-history awards shows, in-depth features about the winners, and more.