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Matt Cole

@MattColeRR

News Editor for Overdrive (@OverdriveUpdate) and Commercial Carrier Journal (@CCJnow). Likes and retweets are not meant as endorsements.

 Tuscaloosa, AL
Joined April 2015
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It's always fun to learn about the more unique niches in trucking. As a sports junky, particularly college football, this one was a blast to dive into. #CollegeGameday #trucking overdriveonline.com/business…
'A unique beast': Behind the scenes in mobile TV production trucking

'A unique beast': Behind the scenes in mobile TV production trucking

Whether it's live sports, shows like ESPN's College Gameday and more, truckers in mobile TV production wear many hats -- driving is a secondary task for these haulers.

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Heads up, truckers. I-85 SB is shut down in Montgomery after a crash damaged a bridge Tuesday. Take exit 6 to detour either north or south to get to I-65.
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I-85 south detour for passenger vehicles has been modified. Please see the release and map for more information.
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I-85 SB shut down after four-vehicle crash, truck fire

I-85 SB shut down after four-vehicle crash, truck fire

The crash in Montgomery, Alabama, has the southbound lanes of the interstate closed until crews can fully assess the damage to an overpass and determine when it's safe for traffic.

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Bad news, truckers. Diesel's still going up. Last week's increase makes it 57 cents over the last month. overdriveonline.com/business…
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My latest story on @OverdriveUpdate is the flip side of a story I wrote in June about the importance for trucking owner-operators to build relationships with brokers. Now: The benefits of getting direct shipper freight. overdriveonline.com/business…
Direct freight can provide consistency in topsy-turvy market

Direct freight can provide consistency in topsy-turvy market

Owner-operators and small fleets who can get in with a shipper for some direct freight often see that relationship pay off when the market flips in favor of shippers.

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And the aforementioned broker relationship story: overdriveonline.com/business…
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Check out this impressive one-of-a-kind 1960 Mack B75 from Washington state-based diesel mechanic Mike Flake! overdriveonline.com/custom-r…

Longtime diesel mechanic builds one-of-a-kind 1960 Mack truck

Mike Flake used parts from several trucks, as well as parts he built himself, to piece together this unique take on a classic rig. Check it out on Overdrive.

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Big trucking news to start the week: UPS is selling its LTL and truckload business (UPS Freight) to TFI International for $800 million. ccjdigital.com/business/arti…
Tony Justice is on stage at Overdrive-Red Eye Radio’s Trucker Talent Search at #GATS2018 while the judges tally their scores. Winner will be announced soon.
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B.J. Williams is about to perform in Overdrive-Red Eye Radio’s Trucker Talent Search at #GATS2018.
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Mandi Jo Pinheiro is taking the stage in Overdrive-Red Eye Radio’s Trucker Talent Search at #GATS2018.
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James Nelson is performing live in Overdrive’s Trucker Talent Search at #GATS2018.
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FMCSA’s listening session about the integration of automated driving technologies and autonomous trucks is about to begin at #GATS2018
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Robbie Basse’s 2016 Kenworth W900 ICON with 2016 Fontaine flatbed is one of several trucks that have already rolled into the #GATS2018 Pride & Polish. The show kicks off at noon tomorrow.
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If rest areas were to be commercialized, what services would you like to see? Poll in here. overdriveonline.com/poll-wha…
Georgia DOT proposes trucks-only lanes on I-75 between Macon and McDonough, south of Atlanta. Idea is to ease freight congestion coming to Atlanta from Port of Savannah. overdriveonline.com/georgia-…
Georgia eyes trucks-only lanes on I-75 near Atlanta

Georgia eyes trucks-only lanes on I-75 near Atlanta

The proposed lanes would allow trucks and other commercial vehicles to travel in barrier-separated lanes from four-wheel traffic. The preliminary proposal has the lanes going northbound only from...

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BREAKING: OOIDA's lawsuit against the ELD mandate will not be heard by the Supreme Court. ow.ly/gwNb30cwc8b
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New 3D wraps by @TruckingFWD will be available to purchase within the next week.
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Trucking Moves America Forward unveils new 3D trailer wraps at #MATS2017
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Congratulations to Nussbaum Transportation on being named the 2017 CCJ Innovator of the Year! ow.ly/9y8h308SB8x
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