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Used-truck prices climbed in February
Used Class 8 average retail sales prices were up 4.4% month over month to $62,100 in February, according to ACT Research. Also: Bennett celebrates 50 years in business; TA opens restaurants in New Braunfels, Texas, and Savannah, Georgia.
March 29, 2024
Independent's stunning 'Little Blue' 1995 Freightliner FLD
Owner-operator Raiko Graveran has owned the truck for about 15 years, but really turned it into a working showpiece in 2020. The FLD debuted at its first truck show in the Spring of 2021. Here, run through the many upgrades he's made to the rig.
March 28, 2024
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Custom Rigs
Top performers from MATS' 2024 PKY Truck Beauty Championship
Catch the full awards ceremony from the Mid-America Trucking Show, as well as the full list of winners and plenty views of standouts from the contest, spanning 39 categories.
March 27, 2024
Custom Rigs
Peterbilt's new Model 589/389 'genuine accessories' packages, in pictures
At the Mid-America Trucking Show, Peterbilt introduced a line of accessories packages with a Model 589 on display on the show floor, showcasing exterior bright parts and various lighting and interior elements now available through the dealer network.
March 26, 2024
Small Fleet Champ
Small Fleet Champ Larry Limp's e-logs reckoning: 'I like that 10 hours off' ...
The older he gets, Larry Limp notes in this Overdrive Radio edition, "I like that 10 hours off." Dive into LNL Trucking world headquarters here for a trip back to Limp's first work OTR, first truck bought (a White COE) and keys to long-term success.
March 25, 2024
Custom Rigs
Big Rig Build-Off, category first places, People's Choice: Big winners at MATS
Davis Bros. Designs came out on top in the invite-only builders competition at the Mid-America Trucking Show with their impressive 2024 Peterbilt 389 build. Also: Catch the five Best of Show winners and more from the PKY Truck Beauty Championship.
March 23, 2024
Equipment
Last Peterbilt 389 ever built being given away
Rush Enterprises is hosting a sweepstakes with the last and only 2025 Peterbilt 389X as the prize. The one-of-a-kind 389X is painted to match the 1965 Peterbilt 358 on display at Rush headquarters.
March 21, 2024
Regulations
'Massive' rate increase needed to finance $1 trillion electric trucking conversion
The trucking industry would be on the hook for more than 60% of a $1 trillion dollar investment need if the industry goes fully electric.
March 19, 2024
Custom Rigs
Starting strong: Custom rigs kick off MATS 2024 in new location on-site
At the Mid-America Trucking Show, the working gems and show trucks served as the unofficial kick-off to the event, with dozens of rigs competing in the annual PKY Truck Championship, this year taking place out front, near the main entry gate.
March 21, 2024
Equipment
Which truck brands are moving the most units in Canada?
The Canadian used truck market was different in several interesting ways compared to the United States in 2023, based on data compiled by Price Digests, sister company of TPS.
March 12, 2024
Equipment
More than 116K Kenworth, Peterbilt trucks recalled
The gear shifter and transmission may lose communication in the affected units, resulting in the trucks becoming disabled after coming to a stop. Also: New parking facility in Ohio; Love's reopens Oregon location; latest Highway Angel.
March 15, 2024
Equipment
Biden administration lays out plan for zero-emission 'freight corridors'
The Biden administration Tuesday released its plan to establish a zero emission charging and refueling infrastructure network with buildout concentrated within existing freight hubs.
March 12, 2024
Equipment
New Peterbilt 589's 72-inch low-roof sleeper | Calif. 'smog check' test deadlines put off
Peterbilt has added a new sleeper option for the new Model 589. Also: Calif. extends emissions testing deadline for new "smog check" program; changes ahead for under-21 interstate program; recalls hit International (steering gear), Mack trucks (lamps).
March 14, 2024
Custom Rigs
'Plain Jane' 1995 Peterbilt 379 a company driver's dream ride
Driver James Frenya was at the 2023 Guilty By Association Truck Show last Fall, showing the 1995 Pete that he treats as his own.
March 14, 2024
Equipment
NHTSA safety committee eyes trailer underride retrofit requirement
Advisory Committee on Underride Protection will recommend rulemaking that any trailer built in the last quarter century meet IIHS ToughGuard standards, even if that means attaching a retrofit.
March 13, 2024
Reader Rigs
Texas-based owner-op's 2007 Peterbilt 379, 'Maggie Mae'
After buying the rig used in 2018, owner Ernest Ludlow got his authority in 2020 and pulls a van OTR.
March 12, 2024
Business
Will spot rates respond to rising demand? | FMCSA extends lease-purchase comments
Rates have remained stagnant to date in 2024, yet load-truck ratios rose last week, perhaps portending increases as carriers gain spot negotiating leverage. Also: FMCSA extends lease-purchase contract comments; Utility's first line of Cargobull reefers.
March 12, 2024
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Total solar eclipse: Path across U.S., safety, travel advisories, more
Some states in the "path of totality" for the April 8 total solar eclipse are calling on truckers to take the day off and plan to deliver and pick up another day. Others in the path warn of expected increased traffic and congestion.
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