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More than 3,000 Kenworth, Peterbilt tractors recalled
Paccar 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, 2018
Business
Nearly 2,000 trucks placed out of service in Texas during Roadcheck inspection blitz
A total of 1,975 commercial vehicles — about 24 percent of those inspected — were placed out of service for a variety of safety violations. Issues with brakes and defective tires were among the most common infractions that led to out of service violations.
July 16, 2018
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Truck Stops
Free hot dogs available Wednesday at Pilot Flying J, Love’s
Pilot Flying J and Love’s Travel Stops will be offering truckers free hot dogs Wednesday to celebrate National Hot Dog Day.
July 16, 2018
Business
Rental kits for ECM programming needs
Diesel Laptops’ new Remote Programming Kits are available for most engine makes to fleet managers, shop owners, mechanics and individual owners and enthusiasts in need of quick, one-time solutions to atypical situations.
July 13, 2018
Business
TBS Factoring helping drivers apply for authority at GATS
TBS will be in Booth No. 1644 at the show helping drivers apply for MC/DOT numbers and BOC-3 authorities, waiving its normal service fee. Drivers will still be required to pay the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s $300 permanent authority fee.
July 13, 2018
Business
DAT: Spot market sets record for longest streak of rate increases
Swelling demand, combined with the industry’s lingering capacity shortfall, pushed rates to record levels on the spot market, DAT reported, including a record for consecutive months with rate hikes.
July 13, 2018
Overdrive Extra
A positive example for Joe Public, and the influence of professionalism
If truckers do not appreciate other truckers, how on earth can we expect Joe Public to appreciate what we do to make their lives easier? Read more on Overdrive.
July 13, 2018
Business
Proposed CSA changes tabled amid broader program overhaul
The changes, proposed in 2015 by FMCSA, tried to better align CSA’s Safety Measurement System BASIC scores with carriers’ risk of being involved in a crash.
July 13, 2018
Business
Kenworth makes Jost fifth wheel standard on T680
Kenworth announced Friday that the Jost JSK37USB fifth wheel now comes standard on the Kenworth T680, the company’s flagship on-highway tractor.
July 13, 2018
Business
Driver focused inspection spree begins Sunday
Inspections will focus on traffic violations, seat belt enforcement, driver roadside inspections and driver regulatory compliance.
July 13, 2018
Business
Holiday week brought more spot rates highs, though vans and reefers are moderating this week
The national average rates set new records again for vans and reefers, even though load-to-truck ratios drifted back down to earth. Details on Overdrive.
July 12, 2018
Business
Drivers for Pepsi fleet agree to $5M settlement in case involving California break laws
A federal court is set to consider a $5 million settlement proposed by California-based drivers for Pepsi’s private fleet. The issue of California’s break laws has bubbled over in recent years, with carriers being hit with large court-ordered payouts for not complying with the state’s laws.
July 12, 2018
Overdrive Radio
A ‘malfunction junction’ where ELDs meet hours enforcement: Owner-operator Jon Hose’s OOS story
The independent shares his story of being put out of service with a false-log violation in Missouri early in June. The violation was a result of en-route malfunctions of his One20 F-ELD, and offers insights on how inspectors are handling en-route malfunctions, and how you can be prepared for one should it happen to you.
July 12, 2018
Business
Trucker involved in fatal Texas crash fled on foot, caught while trying to flee to Mexico
According to Odessa news station CBS7, Jose Baldassari rear-ended a passenger vehicle, which then hit another truck, killing two people before fleeing the scene. He was identified after his wallet was found at the scene.
July 12, 2018
Overdrive Extra
A look at next-gen tech in the cab of Continental’s Innovation Truck
Detailed in the video here are two systems showcased in Continental’s Innovation Truck — 3D Surround View (a camera system that creates a 360-degree view of the truck’s surroundings, which is showcased on an in-cab monitor) and Continental’s speakerless sound system.
July 12, 2018
Business
Big Freight, Kelsey Trail fleets combining forces
Flatbedder Big Freight Systems, a Daseke company celebrated 70 years in business, last week announced a merger with Kelsey Trail Trucking. Combined, the two operations haul with nearly 750 tractors and trailers.
July 11, 2018
Business
Pictorial history chronicles American trucks
Ron Adams’ new pictorial history, American Semi Trucks: A Photo History of Trucks at Work, details the evolution of tractor-trailer styles and engineering through three and a half decades’ worth of classic models beginning at 1943.
July 11, 2018
Gear
Martin Senour’s primer and topcoat system
Martin Senour’s Premium Commercial Coatings primer and topcoat system for commercial vehicles is built for repairs, repaints and general upkeep and to deliver consistent results quickly and efficiently. The coatings are formulated for productive dry times
July 11, 2018
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