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Recalls issued for certain International, Mack trucks
Two Navistar recalls include upwards of 1,400 trucks, while a Mack recall affects more than 500 trucks. Also, Love's will offer deals on inspections leading up to Roadcheck next month; and new reporting/insurance benefits for owner-ops with this dashcam.
April 12, 2021
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POLL: How are you prepping for Roadcheck?
The annual Roadcheck inspection spree is set for May 4-6 this year; how are you prepping -- or planning around -- this year?
April 9, 2021
Regulations
Updated: Maintenance know-how to stay ahead of inspectors
From tires and brakes to air and emissions systems, we've compiled the best truck maintenance tips to help keep your rig passing inspections and hauling strong.
February 14, 2020
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Pete debuts four new vocational models
After 25 years, Peterbilt overhauls its medium duty truck lineup.
April 7, 2021
Regulations
Speed limiters, crash avoidance systems among NTSB's 'Most Wanted' safety improvements
The National Transportation Safety Board's 2021-2022 top 10 'Most Wanted' list includes five items directly related to highway safety. Also: A section of I-196 in Michigan will close for several months; new breakfast options at PFJ.
April 7, 2021
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Kenworth's all-new medium duty lineup has automotive vibe
Kenworth's production-ready trucks are purposefully built to fully address critical medium-duty market needs of fleet customers and drivers.
April 5, 2021
Equipment
Two recalls hit 11K Freightliner, Western Star trucks
The recalls include certain 2021 Freightliner Cascadia and Western Star 4700 trucks and 2019-2021 Western Star 4700 and 5700 trucks. Also, plan for delays on I-69 in southern Michigan; Hankook tire prices increasing.
April 5, 2021
Channel 19
The power of video evidence in fighting tickets, DataQs challenges
Courtroom crash dissembling and drama can be cut as with a sharp knife by good video evidence that proves your case, as this example from a Virginia bulk hauler shows clearly. It helps a speedy DataQs challenge, too.
April 1, 2021
Channel 19
The environmental benefit of adequate highway investment, and: Manual v. automatic?
What last year's COVID fuel-mileage boost for owner-operators might say about the long-term value of infrastructure investment that keeps up with demand. And: Reviving an old debate over manual/automated transmissions in training.
March 31, 2021
Equipment
Prime time for air disc brakes
Increasing air disc brake adoption has been driven by a variety of factors, including improved stopping distance, serviceability, heat-handling dynamics, and more. Here are several key points to consider before making a switch from drums.
March 25, 2021
Equipment
3 ways to extend DPF life and keep filters running cleaner
Maintaining diesel particulate filters can be a tough and costly battle. Here are three ways to extend the life of your DPF and reduce downtime and costs associated with repairs and upkeep.
March 25, 2021
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Don't let the push toward electric powertrains turn into a 'green monopoly'
Op-ed contributor Aaron Terrazas: In societal quest for fewer emissions, "unless we make a conscious effort to ensure that green trucking tech is available to smaller trucking firms, any green freight revolution risks slipping toward a green monopoly."
March 17, 2021
Equipment
Winter storms, higher demand driving diesel prices up
Refinery slowdowns in Texas due to unprecedented winter storms, combined with rising demand due to COVID vaccinations and increased economic activity, have driven diesel prices to the highest national average in nearly two years.
March 10, 2021
Regulations
Oregon lawmaker looks to ban diesel sales in state
The legislation, if passed, would phase out the sale of diesel fuel in Oregon completely by 2028 in favor of renewable diesel. Also, a large carrier is increasing driver pay for its drivers based in 10 Northeast states.
March 9, 2021
Equipment
New super-heavy-haul 19-axle expandable trailer
Within the HighwayMAX family of Faymonville trailers is a new extendable super-heavy-haul unit composed of nine hydraulically-steered pendle-axles, a three-axle jeep dolly and a three-axle nitro booster. Also: Truck show planned for Ohio this summer.
March 8, 2021
Equipment
POLL: Disc v. drum brakes -- what are you running?
Air disc brakes have made big inroads in over-the-road operations over the years. This poll question asks owner-operators and small fleet owners just which combination of the two are on your trucks and trailers. Weigh in via the poll
March 5, 2021
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The toughest 15 states for lights violations, one of the 2021 Roadcheck emphases
Here are the top 15 states when it comes to a propensity to issue lights-related violations. And data also point to both 2021 Roadcheck enforcement-emphasis areas in Georgia, Vermont and Nevada.
March 4, 2021
Custom Rigs
Dustbusters' 1980 Kenworth W900A tractor custom-restored with a roll-back body
Owner-operator and mechanic Martin Herman of Evanston, Wyoming, he said, was fortunate to be involved in this months-long project with the company he pulls tank doubles for with his own 1970 Kenworth.
March 3, 2021
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