Matt ColeMatt Cole is the Senior Editor for Overdrive and CCJ. Reach him at [email protected].BusinessDiesel prices remain steady through summerProMiles’ numbers during the week saw fuel prices during the week drop by 2.5 cents to $3.152 per gallon nationwide. More information here on Overdrive.July 23, 2018BusinessSmall number of International trucks recalled for fuel line issueIn approximately 19 model year 2018-2019 International HX and LT tractors, the heat from air compressor lines may contact the fuel lines and damage them.July 23, 2018BusinessDaimler recalling more than 18,000 Freightliner Cascadia tractorsThe recall states the brake caliper mounting bolts may not have been properly tightened, which could result in the caliper detaching. Details here.July 19, 2018BusinessLandstar owner-op wins new Western Star in truck giveawayDavid Zelsdorf, of Albertville, Ala., won a brand new 2019 Western Star 5700XE after winning the Landstar All-Star Truck Giveaway earlier this month. His name was selected in a random drawing that started with 989 eligible Landstar owner-operators.July 19, 2018Pride & PolishBandit Series racer earns first win of career after 12 top five finishesJustin Ball’s win on July 14 lifted a weight off his shoulders after finishing in the top five in 10 out of 12 races in 2017, along with two top fives in three races in 2018.July 17, 2018ParkingN.C. city bans parking trucks at drivers’ homesRocky Mount, N.C.’s city council adopted an ordinance that bans the parking of commercial vehicles and/or trailers longer than 25 feet or weighing more than 10,000 pounds, which includes Class 3-8 trucks, in residential areas.July 16, 2018BusinessMore than 3,000 Kenworth, Peterbilt tractors recalledPaccar is recalling 3,043 trucks in which, in the event that the anti-lock braking system loses battery and/or ignition power to the controller, the dash warning light for the ABS may not light up to warn the driver.July 16, 2018Pride & PolishDriver’s love of family, skull collection leads to unique paint schemeA Florida-based owner-operator’s 2011 International ProStar features a vinyl wrap with more than 100 skulls, along with a tribute to his late parents and two brothers on the hood.July 12, 2018Pride & Polish’88 Mike’ Morgan picks up first Bandit Series win of seasonMike Morgan overcame early-season engine problems with his Mack race truck to claim his first Minimizer Bandit Big Rig Series win of 2018 at Lake Erie Speedway.July 10, 2018BusinessFMCSA hosting West Coast listening session on autonomous tech later this weekThe FMCSA says it’s hoping to hear comments from autonomous technology stakeholders and more. The session is set for Thursday, July 12, 2018. More here.July 9, 2018Previous PagePage 117 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
