Matt ColeMatt Cole is the Senior Editor for Overdrive and CCJ. Reach him at [email protected].RegulationsTop truck makers sue CARB/California over enforcement of Clean Truck PartnershipDaimler Trucks, International, Paccar and Volvo said in the lawsuit they are "caught in the crossfire" between federal lawmakers and state regulators and are seeking clarification of their legal obligations, as well as an injunction blocking California from enforcing preempted emissions regs.August 12, 2025Custom RigsWisconsin fleet owner's 1998 Freightliner cabover 'Never Finished'After catching the show-truck fever at MATS almost a decade ago, small fleet owner Kevin Voigt bought this impressive Freightliner FLB and has been adding to it since the 2016 purchase. Even with all the work put in it over the nine years, "it's never been finished," he said.August 7, 2025Overdrive ExtraOwner-operator's injury a stark reminder of trucking's dangerOne-truck owner-operator Patrick White, a husband and a father to three young children, was injured when he fell off of a flatbed load. The injury required emergency surgery to his right leg and will keep him out of work for a number of months.August 4, 2025Trucker of the YearOwner-op holy grail: Decades of direct freight in a custom '81 359Owner-operator Ron Kelsey has been hauling for the same two shipper customers since he got his authority as an independent in 1994. Managing those relationships, and his award-winning 1981 Peterbilt 359, keep his business running strong.July 31, 2025Custom Rigs'Black Widow' '86 GMC General: 'Poor man's Peterbilt' for ownerIndiana-based Stuart Geltmaker bought the truck mostly for its two-stroke V8 Detroit engine and has since built it into a chromed-out showpiece.July 24, 2025RegulationsSpeed limiter mandate gets the axe: Proposals officially withdrawn by U.S. DOTThe 2016 joint rulemaking proposal between FMCSA and NHTSA to mandate speed limiters for trucks is being officially withdrawn, along with FMCSA's 2022 effort to require limiters in trucks equipped with ECUs.July 23, 2025Custom RigsBuilt for the hammer lane: Retired boat hauler's one-of-a-kind Frankenstein 'One Piece at a Time'From a 1953 Ford C-500 base, Wayne Trent built his boat-haul truck out of parts from other trucks, cars, vans -- even boats. See the video here for a detailed look at the various parts and pieces that brought the whole rig together.July 17, 2025RegulationsFMCSA Administrator nominee Derek Barrs makes first Congressional appearanceIn his first step toward confirmation to lead FMCSA, Derek Barrs testified before the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation Wednesday to answer questions related to his views on Congressional priorities for the agency.July 16, 2025Custom RigsCustom-rigs winners crowned at annual Walcott Truckers Jamboree: Full resultsMore than 45,600 people attended the three-day event at the Iowa 80 Truckstop in Walcott, Iowa. The Super Truck Beauty Contest featured 87 trucks from 23 states, many of which you can see up close here.July 16, 2025RegulationsFMCSA gives drivers, carriers leeway on new electronic med cert ruleThe agency has issued a waiver that allows drivers and motor carriers to use a paper copy of the driver's medical certificate for up to 15 days after the certificate was issued, giving more time for the information to be posted to the driver's MVR.July 14, 2025Page 1 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.
