Matt Cole

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

[Matt Cole @MattColeRR]

@Channel19S @Andersonj2273 It's the latest in our ongoing coverage at @OverdriveUpdate on the brokered freight transparency debate. https://t.co/SB24FrGjAw

[Matt Cole @MattColeRR]

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 https://t.co/ynZlaTc33I

[Matt Cole @MattColeRR]

https://t.co/pNK6dhV6tD

[Matt Cole @MattColeRR]

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.

[ALDOT Southeast Region @ALDOT_SERegion]

I-85 south detour for passenger vehicles has been modified. Please see the release and map for more information.

[Matt Cole @MattColeRR]

Bad news, truckers. Diesel's still going up. Last week's increase makes it 57 cents over the last month. https://t.co/y6I2y9lXGN

[Matt Cole @MattColeRR]

And the aforementioned broker relationship story: https://t.co/OlvoqgFmmj

[Matt Cole @MattColeRR]

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. https://t.co/pcS5Ml4sfP

[Matt Cole @MattColeRR]

Check out this impressive one-of-a-kind 1960 Mack B75 from Washington state-based diesel mechanic Mike Flake! https://t.co/nK0IohYoJC

[Matt Cole @MattColeRR]

Big trucking news to start the week: UPS is selling its LTL and truckload business (UPS Freight) to TFI International for $800 million. https://t.co/GPRDAhscLk

[Matt Cole @MattColeRR]

@By_Jason_Cannon Saw a driver doing that in Tuscaloosa today. Soda delivery guy parked in the middle lane unloading with turn lanes on either side of him.

[Matt Cole @MattColeRR]

@By_JackRoberts Yep.

[Matt Cole @MattColeRR]

@truckersnews_dh A boys high school locker room would be my guess.

[Matt Cole @MattColeRR]

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.

[Matt Cole @MattColeRR]

B.J. Williams is about to perform in Overdrive-Red Eye Radio’s Trucker Talent Search at #GATS2018.

[Matt Cole @MattColeRR]

Mandi Jo Pinheiro is taking the stage in Overdrive-Red Eye Radio’s Trucker Talent Search at #GATS2018.

[Matt Cole @MattColeRR]

James Nelson is performing live in Overdrive’s Trucker Talent Search at #GATS2018.

[Matt Cole @MattColeRR]

FMCSA’s listening session about the integration of automated driving technologies and autonomous trucks is about to begin at #GATS2018

[Matt Cole @MattColeRR]

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.

[Matt Cole @MattColeRR]

@By_Jason_Cannon @By_JackRoberts Whatchu talkin bout?

[Matt Cole @MattColeRR]

If rest areas were to be commercialized, what services would you like to see? Poll in here. https://t.co/U8ZQAqxMr0