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1983 359 with KTA 600 Cummins power, originally purchased by NASCAR legends
The rig, still powered by its rare, factory-installed Cummins KTA 600, was first owned by Junior Johnson and Darrell Waltrip, hauling racecars on the NASCAR circuit in the mid-1980s.
August 27, 2026
Equipment
How many MPGs could you wring out of your fifth wheel?
More than you might expect. Moving the fifth wheel closer to the cab to narrow the truck-trailer gap will reduce aero drag. Optimize the height of the plate, too, for even more benefit. A trailer that sits “nose-high” or “nose-low” creates a massive aero penalty. Plenty more ways reduce drag, boost MPGs in this special report.
August 26, 2026
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August 13, 2026
Equipment
Brakes, tires, no medical card among top Roadcheck violations
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.
August 25, 2026
Pride & Polish
Son's 'Thumper' 1980 Kenworth K100 matches father's '79 model
In many ways, Kevin Geltmaker followed in his father Stuart's footsteps with a 1980 K100 near identical to the elder Geltmaker's '79. Both are powered by a V8 Cat, but Kevin's features a different style of "bling" with immaculate engine detail.
August 20, 2026
Equipment
Ditch the bull bar for improved MPG?
While a bull bar can save you a lot of time and money on repairs in the event of an accident or animal strike, it also adds nearly 300 pounds to the front axle load. Aluminum options offer a 30%–40% weight reduction while maintaining high strength, another way to save fuel in addition to the 79 others in this special report.
August 19, 2026
CSA's Data Trail
Brake inspections incoming: Where troopers will focus annual blitz
Starting Aug. 23, Brake Safety Week inspections will see troopers fan out to scales and the roadside with a particular focus on drums and air-disc systems' rotors. There's some good news about truckers' prevention in the data, though intensity of brakes violations in the wider mix nationally just keeps rising. Detail here on the most intense states, more.
August 19, 2026
Gear
Deals on trucking tools -- for the shop, for the road
JB Tools' sales and clearance deals include a battery-powered grease gun at 81% off, a heavy-duty tire gauge that allows easy access to dual pairs' inner tires cut 78%, and plenty more.
August 18, 2026
Equipment
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
Pride & Polish
'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
Equipment
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
Equipment
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
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
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
Gear
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
Equipment
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
Gear
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
Equipment
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
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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Millions in military freight awarded to convicted fraudster's fleets
U.S. Transportation Command answers questions about the Global Freight Management system awarding millions in freight to a convicted fraudster's one-truck fleets while confidential military vehicles pass through a "shadowy" network of carriers.
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1983 359 with KTA 600 Cummins power, originally purchased by NASCAR legends
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Brakes, tires, no medical card among top Roadcheck violations
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