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Brake violations sidelined 2,300 trucks during Brake Safety Week
More than 84% of trucks inspected during the week-long brakes-focused event in August did not have any brake-related out-of-service violations. Nearly half of all trucks placed OOS were because of violations of the 20% defective brake rule.
November 9, 2026
Pride & Polish
Near-original 1963 Kenworth 921 hauled same loads for 49 years
Originally spec'd out by owner-operator Dean Hobbensiefken, creator of the rare, efficiency-oriented Paymaster trucks from the '70s, this '63 KW has just its second owner today in Craig Vogel.
November 5, 2026
Regulations
'Driverless' trucking depends on lidar from 'Chinese Military Company' Hesai
"Driverless" trucking companies Aurora, Kodiak and Waabi have been picking up steam, but reliance on sensor technology from Hesai, a U.S.-designated Chinese Military Company, could pump the brakes.
November 2, 2026
Regulations
1K violations, 400 OOS in two-day Arkansas enforcement blitz | Latest recalls
As part of the national Operation Highway Shield coordination between state and federal enforcement officials, 393 trucks and drivers were placed out-of-service in Arkansas. Also: Medium-duty Paccar trucks recalled as part of Cummins L9 recall; Great Dane, Wabash trailers recalled.
November 2, 2026
Gear
Get a discount on a Nextbase dashcam for Halloween
The company is offering 15% off dashcams sitewide for Halloween. Offerings vary from a compact, budget-friendly device to a more fully-featured "smart" camera.
October 30, 2026
Pride & Polish
Classic 1965 Peterbilt 351 restored twice by same owner
Owner Craig Betcher bought the truck and restored it to work, at least part time. But during the course of a haul, another motorist pulled out in front of him, rolling and totaling the truck. Betcher rebuilt it a second time, now as a show truck.
October 29, 2026
Regulations
FMCSA's complaint system renamed | Recall hits KWs, Petes, Volvos
FMCSA's National Consumer Complaint Database gets the sensible FMCSA Complaint Center name, following 2025 updates to improve the system. Also: California fleet to run 75 autonomous trucks; recalls hit KWs, Petes, Volvos; PAM Transport wants pre-CDL exemption.
October 28, 2026
Equipment
FMCSA weighs lighting exemptions | Huge Ford Super Duty recall
FMCSA reopened a comment period for a request from lighting manufacturer Grote to allow lights controlled by a Rear-End Collision Warning system. Also: Fleet seeks permission to use brake-activated flashing light system; big Ford recall could impact hotshotters.
October 27, 2026
Gear
Regional-haul Volvo VNRs get new front-end protection
Compatible with VORAD (vehicle on-board radar) systems and fog lights, the new grille guards feature a custom bend designed to complement the front-end contours of the new Volvo VNR.
October 27, 2026
Reader Rigs
1985 Kenworth W900B keeps five-trailer, three-truck biz flexible
The truck is powered by a 525-hp Cummins N14 Celect+ with an 18-speed. Indiana-headquartered Paul Caudill uses the classic for some "hit and miss" OTR work pulling a 40-foot Mac end dump, one of five different trailers in his stable.
October 27, 2026
Pride & Polish
These truck builders will compete in 2027 MATS Big Rig Build-Off
The field is set for March in Louisville. Up for grabs in the annual competition is $15,000 cash and ultimate bragging rights.
October 26, 2026
Equipment
DTNA sues former employee for embezzlement
Daimler Truck North America sues former employee, alleging he and his wife took millions from the company.
October 19, 2026
Regulations
The little engines that could: 3 OEMs stand ready to meet EPA's strictest ever NOx limits
Some OEMs will rely on emissions credits to comply with EPA 2027 regulations, but International, Volvo and Mack are ready to roll out true 35-milligram engines alongside legacy powerplants to give fleets operational flexibility during an imminent equipment replacement cycle.
October 24, 2026
Equipment
Paccar's new in-dash digital infotainment system for KWs, Petes
Paccar Connect will be available in new Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks in early 2027. Also: Missouri raising some rural interstate speed limits; Volvo, Mack launch enhanced service contracts.
October 23, 2026
Reader Rigs
Third-gen trucker carries tradition in sharp 2022 Peterbilt 389
Independent owner-op Bryan Edwards got his authority in 2025, but has been a truck owner dating back to 2014 and has driven for more than three decades. He pulls in this beauty of a 389/van combo.
October 23, 2026
Gear
ROI less than a year at today's diesel cost? FlowBelow's redesigned AeroSlider
The Trailer AeroSlider targets one of the most aerodynamically complex areas of a tractor-trailer: the exposed wheels, suspension, and underbody surrounding the trailer tandem. Its new design builds on years of proven fuel savings.
October 23, 2026
Equipment
Used-sleeper truck pricing holding strong
Used Class 8 sleeper prices were by some measures up, yet generally flat in September from August, indicating strong demand for quality used equipment.
October 22, 2026
Pride & Polish
This look like a cabover? 1969 Pete 358 came stamped as a 352
Casey Field's needlenose Peterbilt 358 is a perfect blend of old-school looks with some modern improvements to give the rig a more comfortable ride. Its serial number has been getting double-takes from decoders for nearly 60 years now, originally stamped a 352 cabover.
October 22, 2026
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5K trucking authorities suspended in single day: Motus still messy
Oct. 27, more than 5,600 carriers' authority was suspended in Motus, for many the result of a mismatch between a system-designated required insurance minimum of $1M and insurers filing just $750K. All, however, were authorized pre-Motus.
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