Matt Cole is a Senior Editor at Overdrive and Commercial Carrier Journal. He specializes in transportation and mobility, focusing on freight, transportation policy, logistics technology, and legal affairs. Matt's work has been featured in notable publications such as The Wall Street Journal, BBC News, and The Washington Times.
Preston is the artificial intelligence that powers the Intelligent Relations PR platform. Meet Preston
United States (National)
Not enough data
Matt Cole's coverage predominantly focuses on the trucking industry, with a specific emphasis on legal and regulatory developments. Based on his articles, he is likely to be interested in pitches that offer insights or analysis related to government announcements, legal policy regulations, and data-driven perspectives within the trucking industry.
Given his focus on local (United States) news, consider tailoring pitches with a domestic angle or relevance to U.S.-specific laws and regulations impacting the trucking sector.
Experts who can provide informed commentary or analysis of legal issues affecting truckers, relevant government policies impacting the industry, or insightful data trends within the U.S. trucking market may find success in pitching ideas to Matt Cole.
This information evolves through artificial intelligence and human feedback. Improve this profile .
Senators Cantwell and Markey demand answers on FMCSA's crash data accuracy after a ProPublica report revealed missing crash records on a bus company's federal profile.
The rig blends the comfort and luxury of a high-end pickup truck with the functionality and safety of a Class 8 truck.
Owner-operator Jeffrey Crise, who runs two-truck A&J Transport & Recovery out of the Baltimore area, prides himself punctuality and service -- with clear dedication to customers.
Total spot rates were down during the most recent week despite an increase in reefer rates. Diesel prices, meanwhile, fell for the first time in five weeks. Short-term profit-potential analysis shows positivity, still, in the broader trend.
21 states and D.C. sue DOT and DHS over demands for 17 million CDLIS driver records, citing privacy concerns and federal overreach.
21 states and D.C. are seeking an emergency restraining order to block FMCSA from obtaining all driver records from the CDLIS, or from taking action that would effectively shutter the database, while the court weighs permanently blocking the effort.
The court's temporary restraining order weighed heavily in favor of the states’ arguments, dealing a blow to the government’s chances of obtaining the full CDLIS database records.
During this year’s Roadcheck inspection event, the vast majority of vehicles (81%) and drivers (94.2%) inspected emerged with no OOS violations. Yet 10,350 vehicles and 3,184 drivers were parked.
Spot rates, meanwhile, dipped in line with seasonal expectations. Analysts suggested freight/rates recovery in early part of the year eased the pressure sky-high fuel pressure. Overall rates haven't kept pace with increases in fuel for weeks now.
The rig was originally purchased by Junior Johnson and Darrell Waltrip to haul race cars in the mid-1980s. It's powered by a KTA 600 Cummins.
