Matt ColeMatt Cole is the Senior Editor for Overdrive and CCJ. Reach him at [email protected].BusinessSmall 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, 2018Custom RigsBandit 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, 2018Custom RigsDriver’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, 2018Custom Rigs’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, 2018BusinessFMCSA takes next step in establishing pilot program for under-21 military vets to drive interstateFMCSA will collect information from participating fleets and drivers to determine the safety outcomes of drivers under the age of 21 with military experience.July 5, 2018Previous PagePage 96 of 181Next PageTop StoriesCustom RigsOwner-op Lucas Zach's project 2017 Peterbilt 389, 2025 Timpte hopperMods through the years Zach's owned the 2017 389 result in what's a well-balanced look for this custom Pete, with sharp paint lines, a Cat under the hood, and a hopper-hauling setup built to handle the rough-and-dirty side of farm-haul work and still turn heads.Hours of ServiceAre inspectors missing an easy way to catch HOS cheats and non-compliant ELDs?Small Fleet ChampUp from ashes: Small fleet Clifford C. Hay Inc. thrives 15 years after devastating fireOverdrive ExtraDon't judge the next-generation book by its cover: CDL training for the futureFeatured SponsorJBL Live Beam 3 - True wireless noise-cancelling earbuds with stick-closed design and Smart Charging Case™
