Matt ColeMatt Cole is the Senior Editor for Overdrive and CCJ. Reach him at [email protected].BusinessSecure trucks, cargo to prevent Thanksgiving cargo theftSensiGuard says over the last five Thanksgiving periods, which run from the Tuesday before the holiday through the Tuesday after, it has seen just under three thefts per day, which is 26 percent higher than the average rate throughout the year.November 16, 2018Pride & PolishOne more custom build for Lil’ RayRay Rodriquez’s dragon-themed 1999 Peterbilt 379, “Uno Mas,” picked up a first place in the 2000-and-older Bobtail category at the Great American Trucking Show Pride & Polish in August.November 15, 2018BusinessTrucking groups plan to fight Connecticut governor-elect’s trucks tolling planDemocrat Ned Lamont, who was elected as the state’s next governor last week, said during his campaign he intends to propose trucks-only tolls in the state to curb what is projected to be a multi-billion-dollar budget deficit by 2021. However, the state’s trucking association, with backing from the American Trucking Associations, says it intends to fight any trucks-only tolls.November 14, 2018BusinessHello Alvin offering prepaid telehealth cards for truckersTruck drivers who need a medical consultation while out on the road have a new option with Hello Alvin, a telehealth service, that is now selling one-time use healthcare cards at truck stops across the country to give drivers a call or video chat with a doctor while on the road.November 13, 2018BusinessMore than 6,000 Freightliner Cascadias recalled over brake light issueDaimler’s recall affects 6,326 model year 2017-2018 Cascadia tractors in which the brake lights may remain on after the brake pedal is released. Great Dane is also recalling a small number of dry van trailers that don’t have enough reflective conspicuity tape.November 12, 2018BusinessTruckers Final Mile accepting donations for ‘Sleigh Bells and Santa’ campaignTruckers Final Mile is once again hosting its Sleigh Bells and Santa Christmas campaign to help raise money for children who are enduring their first Christmas after losing a trucker parent that lost their life on the road. This year is the fourth year for the campaign, which is solely based off of donations.November 9, 2018BusinessTwo large fleets fined by EPA for California emissions violationsAccording to EPA, Schneider and Old Dominion “failed to install particulate filters on some of their heavy-duty diesel trucks and failed to verify that trucks they hired for use in California complied with the state rule.” The companies will pay a combined $225,000 in penalties and $575,000 for air filtration upgrades at schools.November 9, 2018BusinessI-30 closed this weekend through Arlington, TexasThe east and westbound lanes between FM 157/Collins Street to SH 161/President George Bush Turnpike will be closed from 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 9, through 5 a.m. Monday, Nov. 12.November 8, 2018BusinessNearly 5,000 trucks sidelined during annual brakes-focused inspection spreeAccording to CVSA, inspectors across the U.S. and Canada inspected 35,080 commercial vehicles during the blitz and placed 4,955 (14.1 percent) out of service for brakes violations during September’s Brake Safety Week.November 6, 2018BusinessBrake issues prompt recalls by Daimler, Great DaneDaimler’s recall affects 5,534 model year 2018-2019 Freightliner Custom Chassis, Freightliner and Western Star trucks that have brake caliper mounting bolts that may have been insufficiently tightened at the factory. More than 250 Great Dane Everest trailers are being recalled for two separate brake issues.November 5, 2018Previous PagePage 107 of 203Next PageTop StoriesEquipmentPaccar's new in-dash digital infotainment system for KWs, PetesPaccar Connect will be available in new Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks in early 2027. Also: Missouri raising some rural interstate speed limits; Volvo, Mack launch enhanced service contracts.Reader RigsThird-gen trucker carries tradition in sharp 2022 Peterbilt 389Pride & PolishThis look like a cabover? 1969 Pete 358 came stamped as a 352Partners in BusinessDiesel rising again: New tools for MPG-investment ROI, IFTA tracking, reportingEquipmentClass-action suit proceeding against Paccar over MX-13 issues
