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Overdrive Radio
Weighing ECM retune options, or full-on emissions defeats, with enforcement risk
In this edition of Overdrive Radio, I went in-depth my colleague James Jaillet about his reporting on the EPA’s increasing willingness to wield the enforcement sword around heavy-duty emissions modifications, and what owner-operators should weigh when thinking about ECM retunes. Also: owner-op Dean DeSantis on improving OEM emisisons tech.
December 14, 2018
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Business
A basic understanding of the magic … of the diesel
“How terrifying would it be to pull into a service bay at a shop and have me pop out to run a diagnostic? I can take your blood pressure while we wait …”
February 13, 2015
“Let me show you a thing or two about a diesel engine…”
Business
‘Trucker addiction’: The love/hate relationship to the business
“Hi, my name is Wendy and I’m addicted to being on the road. Worse than that, my husband supports my addiction and is my biggest enabler.”
February 11, 2015
Clayton Mallinson of Pittsburgh Power with the (happy) Parkers
Business
Sharing a birthday with Romans, Stan Brown, maintenance worry …
“Transportation of freight is the Kevin Bacon of the world – you can loosely tie it to almost anything.” A happy birthday wish to all who share the 25th, from one among you…
January 25, 2015
George leaving the baby behind…
Overdrive Extra
Shooting for 10 mpg and beyond
Detailing the next Kevin Rutherford Signature trucks and trailers utilizing pre-emissions Fitzgerald Glider Kits engine technology among many more features toward max fuel economy.
September 2, 2013
The next Signature truck will start with a Kenworth T660 glider kit, similar to this 2013 model. The goal is to achieve more than 9 mpg when pulling any standard trailer.
Channel 19
One owner-operator’s top 5 add-ons showcased at GATS
Owner-operator Marc Springer spent part of his time at the Great American Trucking Show scoping these various add-ons, from charge-assist solar panels to cargo devices, he thought could help his bottom line.
August 26, 2013
Cargo Cookie
Channel 19
What’s your California strategy?
More and more, owner-operators are choosing to hold on to high-performing older equipment and run routes that keep them far away from the Golden State rather than upgrade to meet CARB emissions requirements.
March 7, 2013
Seen this sticker for sale out there? Tell me where: tdills [at] randallreilly.com.
Overdrive Extra
Check out April issue of Overdrive
Read James Jaillet’s great story on the pros and cons of reprogramming your engine in the digital edition of Overdrive.
March 28, 2012
Business
Click for Parts
Expanding e-commerce options make ordering parts online efficient and convenient.
January 1, 2012
Most people are comfortable with e-commerce, says Steve Rowe, co-owner of autohaulersupply.com. Even so, he encourages truckers to order from an encrypted site: “The ‘s’ on ‘https’ is for secure.”
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