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Business
Kenworth adds mid-roof sleeper to T680, T880
Kenworth announced the launch of a new 76-inch mid-roof sleeper for its T680 and T880, likewise TruckTech+ and Nav+ HD connected-vehicle sysems to transmit diagnostics for maintenance and offer access to nav information, entertainment and more.
March 25, 2015
Voices
As Senators finalize highway bill draft, more voices on size and weight
With a highway-bill draft expected from the Senate early next week, more reader voices on the size and weight issue, receiving no shortage of attention over the past year.
May 9, 2014
Voices
Readers: ‘No’ to truck size/weight increase
Six in 10 driver respondents to a poll about increases to truck sizes and weights favor no change to limits, citing concerns about current repair of roads and bridges, competition and limited benefit otherwise.
April 22, 2014
Voices
POLL: Should truck size/weight limits be changed?
With federal attention to tractor-trailer size and weight and some groups lobbying for increases, tell us what you think in general and specific terms about where weight needs to go — or remain — in this poll and comments section.
April 16, 2014
Business
Weigh station bypassing — there’s an app for that
The PreClear bypass system is the first bypass system to supply driving-record information to enforcement personnel to help determine whether to bypass.
August 24, 2012
Overdrive Extra
How to do a fuel-saving test
Though it can be labor-intensive, developing your own testing methods to improve fuel mileage pays off.
January 1, 2012
Channel 19
Heads-up: NY Times on truckers’ health
The U.S. newspaper of record, the New York Times, devoted significant ink to many truck drivers’ moves toward improving their health in their Monday edition. The primary feature, by Abby Ellin and well-illustrated with pictures of many of the drivers she talked to, charts a rise in concern among industry associations, trucking companies, truck stops […]
November 22, 2011
Business
TCA changes stance to favor higher truck weights
The Truckload Carriers Association now supports increasing the allowable truck weight from 80,000 to 88,000 pounds.
October 23, 2010
Life
Daily health tip: Weigh yourself
Weighing yourself regular is a good measure of progress.
February 11, 2010
Life
Friday Five: Blood pressure tips
Following these five steps can help lower your blood pressure.
February 5, 2010
Life
Daily health tip: Remember exercise
Your weight isn’t just based on what you eat.
February 2, 2010
Business
February is American Heart Month
The past few times I’ve been to the doctor’s office my blood pressure has been higher than it should be — not good given that I’m only in my late 20s and have a family history of high blood pressure. I’ve always struggled with weight, but I’ve never really struggled with health until now. It’s […]
February 1, 2010
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