Matt ColeMatt Cole is the Senior Editor for Overdrive and CCJ. Reach him at [email protected].BusinessFMCSA opens comment period for proposed CDL testing changesFMCSA proposed to allow third-party CDL trainers to administer the CDL skills test to applicants trained by the third-party tester. Comments will be accepted through Sept. 9.July 9, 2019BusinessNavistar recalls certain severe duty trucks over steer axle issueThe recall affects model year 2020 International HV trucks. Navistar says the steer axle hubs may be insufficiently lubricated or not lubricated at all, which could cause wheel bearing damage. Wheel bearing damage could cause the wheel to separate from the front axle spindle.July 8, 2019Pride & PolishDefending Bandit Series champ grabs first win of seasonProffitt started the race in 7th and used a timely caution flag halfway through the race to take the lead on a restart and never look back. Proffitt beat out Mike Morgan and Allen Boles for the victory.July 2, 2019BusinessDiesel fuel taxes increase in a dozen statesWith the turn of the calendar to July, truck drivers will see increased diesel fuel prices in 12 states due to rising fuel taxes. While some states’ increases are less than a cent, some states’ taxes on diesel will be immediately noticeable. All of the following fuel tax increases took effect Monday, July 1.July 1, 2019BusinessHundreds of truckers descend on Oregon Capitol to protest cap-and-trade emissions billHundreds of truck drivers – many from the logging industry – reportedly descended on the Oregon Capitol on Thursday to protest emissions control legislation in the state’s Senate.June 28, 2019Pride & PolishBandit truck racing series sees another first-time winnerMarshall Davis claimed his first win in a race that had four caution delays in the first four laps. Davis started the event in 11th place out of 16 truck racers and worked his way up through the field. The Bandit racers will also be in action this weekend, June 29, at Salem Speedway in Salem, Indiana.June 26, 2019BusinessDaimler issues recall for brake air supply capacity issueDTNA says the affected trucks fail to comply with the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard because to the issue. Insufficient air reservoir volume could reduce brake effectiveness, the company adds.June 24, 2019Pride & Polish‘Big Bird’ ’57 Pete spreads its wingsDuring the six-month rebuild, Ronnie Jordan and company tore it down to the frame, sandblasted the frame, added new fenders, tanks, step boxes, headache rack and new stacks, in addition to plenty of chrome.June 20, 2019Pride & PolishTruck racers set to take on Lebanon I-44 Speedway in Missouri this weekendThe Fan Series Truck Show, which is open for the public to bring their rigs to show off, will be open throughout the day Saturday, June 22, and the gates to the track open at 3 p.m. There will be a meet-and-greet with Bandit drivers from 5-6:15 p.m., and racing will begin at 7 p.m.June 20, 2019BusinessTruck-involved fatalities increased in 2018, estimates showNHTSA’s preliminary data estimates that 36,750 people were killed in traffic crashes in 2018. The agency estimates truck-involved fatalities increased by 3%, while pedestrian and pedalcyclist fatalities increased by 4% and 10%, respectively.June 19, 2019Previous PagePage 92 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
