Matt ColeMatt Cole is the News Editor for CCJ and Overdrive. Reach him at mattcole@randallreilly.com.Custom RigsMaryland-based hauler's V8-powered 1986 Mack Super-LinerThomas Menges has been in business as an owner-operator since 1973 and hauls mostly general freight. He bought this classic 1986 Mack Super-Liner in April 2022. Aside from a few minor upgrades, the truck is still mostly original.April 27, 2023Trucker of the YearKatrina nearly wiped him out, but the owner-op prevailed with tight focus on costsJay Hosty began his trucking career as an owner-operator in 1981 at the age of 19. Since the beginning, his business focus has honed in on per-mile costs. That, mixed with his own frugality, have led to a long, successful career.April 26, 2023Custom Rigs‘A real truck driver’s truck’: The 100th anniversary Kenworth W900L Limited EditionThe first thing most people will notice on the truck is the custom paint scheme, which features three of the company’s four new colors that celebrate its centenary -- Century Black, which has a red sparkle to it; Century Red; and Century Gold.April 20, 2023RegulationsFMCSA offers updates on electronic inspections, autonomous research, regs in processFMCSA's annual Analysis, Research and Technology Forum held April 12 touched on initiatives the agency is focusing on in the coming years. While some of the focus is on future tech, agency reps emphasized the ongoing role of drivers in safety.April 14, 2023RegulationsFMCSA proposes changes to crash preventability programFMCSA said the proposed changes are expected to double the size of the current CPDP and provide more data for analysis of the impacts of a carrier’s "not preventable" crashes on its overall safety evaluation.April 12, 2023RegulationsOwner-ops sound off to FMCSA on need for more light on brokered ratesFMCSA's listening session at MATS on recent and future regulatory moves related to brokers was filled mostly with owner-ops calling for greater transparency into brokers' margins. One broker cautioned the transparency push could backfire for some.April 4, 2023Business‘The extra load' to boost profitability in challenging timesReleasing the new edition of Partners in Business at MATS, Overdrive and ATBS' seminar charted cost, revenue and income benchmarks for owner-operator attendees, offering strategies to boost short- and long-term profitability.April 3, 2023Custom RigsStars of the show: The rolling, hardworking works of art on offer at MATSOn the final day of the biggest trucking show in America, one more look at some of the flashiest rigs competing in the PKY Truck Beauty Championship. Stay tuned for the full awards in the coming week.April 1, 2023RegulationsFMCSA reassesses 'detention' definition in latest studyDuring a regulatory update at the Mid-America Trucking Show, FMCSA reps gave updates on an ongoing study into detention time, a Congressionally-required study into driver compensation, and the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse.March 31, 2023Custom RigsShell Rotella SuperRigs venturing WestThe 41st SuperRigs working truck show is headed to the Cowboy State, and will be held in Gillette, Wyoming, June 8-10.March 30, 2023Previous PagePage 2 of 150Next PageTop StoriesOverdrive RadioDouble brokering a 'cancer' requiring whole-of-trucking battle planDrop in with Jason Decker of General Transportation in his talk at MATS detailing proactive strategies to fight back against double brokers, and: More on the new Peterbilt Model 589 with recent test-drive, walkaround showcasing details.VoicesThe fight over EPA Phase 3 emissions regsCustom RigsVermont-based owner rides in style with 2000 W900LCSA's Data TrailThe toughest 10 states for load-securement violations: Are you Roadcheck-ready?Sponsor ContentEngineered for superior calls in high-noise environments.