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Detroit stays course with 2027 engines, owner-ops worry over EPA changes

The engine maker will phase out 2026 engines for EPA 2027-compliant power in January, as big margins of owner-ops oppose EPA's emissions-warranty rollback or favor axe-ing the '27 regs entirely. Also: Volvo, Mack trucks recalled for roof marker light, Internationals for windshield wiper malfunction.

August 18, 2026

Detroit Engines

'Big Red': Stuart Geltmaker's blinged-out 1979 K100

Geltmaker purchased the V8 Cat-powered cabover in 1998 and spent a few years adding his own personal touches -- some of which some might consider "too much," he said, "but to each his own."

August 13, 2026

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August 13, 2026

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Avoid mid-shift throttle, and get to top gear quick as you can

Paired, both do wonders for fuel efficiency. More time spent in a lower gear at high RPMs means more cost. Most engines have a specific RPM range (often 1,200–1,500) where they are most efficient. In this special report, find dozens more ways to wring the biggest fuel economy out of your rig.

August 12, 2026

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Cargo theft loss values skyrocket | Latest truck, trailer recalls

Theft incidents in Q2 2026 declined 26% year-over-year, but loss value more than doubled as thieves targeted high-dollar freight. Also: Unlabeled trailer ABS light prompts recall; vocational Macks recalled for steering issue.

August 11, 2026

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Electronic Logging Devices

Revoked ELD maker reveals 'huge' demand for HOS-cheat devices

The team behind a recently revoked ELD revealed how vendors offer faulty systems that allow HOS cheating -- and the huge demand from motor carriers for the services.

August 11, 2026

Two recently revoked ELDs.

Overdrive Radio

AI in the driver's seat? Tony Justice v. Suno a 'fight for the little guy'

Renowned trucker-songwriter Tony Justice is clearly motivated to fight to protect the value of the musical talent he's got from AI encroachment. In this edition of Overdrive Radio, hear his reasoning, suggesting more truckers could be motivated to do the same with theirs as driverless tech proliferates.

August 11, 2026

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Deal offers savings on dashcam bundle for 24-hour protection

The bundle includes Vantrue’s Nexus 5S dash cam, a 4G LTE module for remote access and alerts, a hardwire kit for parking mode and 24-hour coverage, and a 512GB microSD card for expansive storage.

August 11, 2026

Vantrue's Nexus 5S dashcam

Freedom 250 Peterbilt 589: Get up close with a rarity

In this video, walk around one of the 250 units from Peterbilt's "Freedom 250" limited-edition run of the Model 589, available with three sleeper sizes.

August 10, 2026

Earbuds offer low-profile noise canceling

The Method 360 ANC earbuds from SkullCandy offer a low-profile design with active noise canceling (ANC) to keep calls clear from background noise running the roads.

August 7, 2026

Skullcandy Method 360

DTNA building new 'largest truck plant in the U.S.' after exiting Portland production facility

Daimler Truck North America plans to build a new, high-tech U.S. manufacturing facility by 2029 to boost production capacity and create thousands of jobs.

August 6, 2026

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Electronic Logging Devices

FMCSA revokes 5 ELDs

FMCSA revokes a batch of ELDs as researchers flag widespread ELD cheating and "white labeling" of similar ELD products.

August 6, 2026

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'Dark Horse' Peterbilt 589 boasts intricate detail, 'ghost stripe'

Custom builder Cody McCandless set off to do his own 90-day build-off challenge with this rig, owned by Josh Baker and Paige Roberts with Go Go Industries (GGI).

August 6, 2026

Safe to call this bumper 'aerodynamic'?

In fact, yes. A bumper that sits lower to the ground prevents more drag from air going under the chassis. Ideally, that's paired with better rounded sides and a less boxy front end to truly maximize MPG. 79 more ways to save fuel in this special download report.

August 5, 2026

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Fitzgerald Peterbilt sells off all six locations

TLG Peterbilt acquired Fitzgerald Peterbilt's two Virginia dealerships, while Peterbilt of Atlanta acquired the company's four Alabama locations. Also: International plans layoffs amid sale of Ohio plant; truck busted in El Paso with $4M in cocaine.

August 4, 2026

Fitzgerald Peterbilt

Mac's ratchet logistic straps built to order

The two-inch logistic straps (in a variety of lengths) have a safe working load limit of 1,000 lbs. and are made with premium polyester webbing with a heavy-duty 8-inch stitch pattern to ensure maximum tear resistance.

August 4, 2026

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Paccar, Daimler recall 29K units | $20M cocaine haul: Mexican driver arrested

The driver faces between 10 years and life in prison for attempting to illegally bring cocaine into the U.S. Also: 6K brand-new Kenworth, Peterbilt trucks included in power-distribution box recall; headlight issue prompts 23K-unit Freightliner recall.

August 3, 2026

In total, 366 packages of cocaine weighing 1002.13 pounds (454.56 kilograms) were removed from the trailer.

Mexican trailer imports hit with anti-dumping duties

The U.S. Commerce Department is imposing preliminary anti-dumping duties of up to nearly 80% on imported trailers from Mexico. Also: Daimler moving truck production to the Carolinas; Atlas Energy plans to expand autonomous fleet to 100 trucks.

July 31, 2026

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Parts maker TruckTok's oil, fuel, air filter kits for diesel hotshots

Hotshot haulers have a new option for engine filters with the TruckTok brand's diesel filter kits for select Cummins, Powerstroke and Duramax diesel engines.

July 31, 2026

Trucktok Filters

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FMCSA's non-domiciled CDL ban takes a beating in court

FMCSA's attempt to push nearly 200,000 non-domiciled drivers out of CDL eligibility was called "freakish" under serious scrutiny from a panel of judges at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit.

At the Love's on I-65 at Trinity Lane in Nashville Tuesday, a $6.44/gal. credit price was also available, more than $2 above gasoline.

Diesel surges past $6/gal. nationwide -- $8-$10 on the horizon?

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Truckers sound off on EPA emissions regs with calls for total elimination

Kevin Haderlie has been running as an independent, today as TruckWise Inc., since 2016. After a few years learning the ins and outs of truck ownership, the company has been on a growth trajectory with a keen focus on customer relationships, driver training and knowing the business's numbers inside and out.

Customer service, relationships drive TruckWise growth hauling high, wide, ugly

Drivers Paperwork Sign Scale House Inspections

Motus: 6 known issues, some stranding carriers OOS after inspection

Trucking reliability, service over 6M miles: White Pine Transport

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