Matt ColeMatt Cole is the News Editor for CCJ and Overdrive. Reach him at mattcole@randallreilly.com.Custom RigsSummer of chrome, lights: Don't miss these truck shows set for across the countryBeginning as soon as this weekend, a bevy of truck shows are being held across the country this summer and into the fall. Some of the details here, and if you have information about a show not shared here, send it Overdrive News Editor Matt Cole.May 29, 2023Custom RigsCustom-built 1979 International Transtar II of Iowa-based Andy GoettschGalva, Iowa-based Andy Goettsch owns this 1979 International Transtar II, which he showed at the 2023 Mid-America Trucking Show. The rig won first place in the Antique Custom -- Bobtail class.May 25, 2023RegulationsNot comprehensive enough: Trucking responds to FMCSA's proposed CSA-scores changesThe proposed changes to FMCSA's CSA Safety Measurement System miss the mark to varying degrees, depending on which trucking organization you ask. Some are generally supportive, while others feel they will make no difference and ignore underlying issues.May 25, 2023RegulationsTruck parking funding, weight flexibility bills advance in HouseThe House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee advanced Tuesday a bundle of bills focused on supply chain challenges, including $755 million for truck parking projects, CDL testing flexibility, weight limit flexibility for certain haulers and more.May 24, 2023Custom RigsA Pete with no chrome? Off-road racer’s blacked-out 389Off-road racer Timmie Cameron uses the rig to haul his three race vehicles to tracks and off-road parks around the Southeast.May 18, 2023RegulationsCTA, OOIDA mount new argument against AB 5 contractor lawWhile new arguments are being filed in the case against California's restrictive independent contractor law, a preliminary injunction hearing is effectively on hold and the rule's application to trucking remains in place.May 17, 2023Life'United to fight cheap freight': Owner-ops, small fleets slow-roll around IndianapolisThe effort is aimed at protesting the current low rates environment and what is perceived by organizers to be gouging by brokers. The group, like others, is calling for transparency into brokered freight transactions.May 15, 2023VoicesThe fight over EPA Phase 3 emissions regsAn environmental activist backs (a little) off her organization's more fiery claims about truck makers as the EPA considers strict new emissions regs amid push toward ZEVs.May 12, 2023Custom RigsVermont-based owner rides in style with 2000 W900LOwner Philip Rindelhardt has customized the rig from top to bottom, inside and out. Showing the rig at MATS, he brought home a third-place trophy in the Working Bobtail -- Lights category.May 11, 2023RegulationsEPA wants comment on e-trucks' availability, support infrastructureAfter last week's public hearings, EPA is asking for further input on availability of ZEV techs in the heavy-duty/port sectors, likewise the extent of available support infrastructure.May 8, 2023Page 1 of 150Next PageTop StoriesTrucker of the YearTrucking his way: Matthew Karr, May Trucker of the Month, puts out his shingle as K-Mac TruckingHaving learned lessons the hard way (early struggles in a lease-purchase, later with too-quick growth as a small fleet owner), for owner-op Karr the last very-big years have set him up well for his current chapter, hauling fuel as a one-truck independent.Custom RigsSummer of chrome, lights: Don't miss these truck shows set for across the countryOverdrive RadioOwner-operator business evolution in 'Partners in Business': RoundtableRegulationsNot comprehensive enough: Trucking responds to FMCSA's proposed CSA-scores changesSponsor ContentNew dēzl™ OTR610, dezl OTR710, dēzl OTR810 and dēzl OTR1010 navigator serie
