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Mack launches new comprehensive maintenance program for customers
The new Mack Premium Service Agreement covers a variety of maintenance and is available for Mack Anthem, Pinnacle, Granite, TerraPro and LR owners. Also: Latest Highway Angel helped woman who had medical emergency while driving; HHG fraud scheme.
September 16, 2021
Custom Rigs
The 'Semper Fi' 2007 Coronado of Michael and Jackie Wallace
Apart from a sleeper extension from 70 to 120 inches by Evans Add Ons some years ago, the Wallace owner-operator team's biggest adds were geared toward max efficiency.
September 16, 2021
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Used truck prices at post-Recession high with appreciation climbing
The used truck market will turn fairly quickly when new truck production returns to normal, parts shortages end and fleets start remarketing more trades through auctions, but the number of trucks on the ground and negative equity will be concerns.
September 13, 2021
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For Sale: 'Mad Max: Fury Road' movie fleet for post-apocalyptic trucking
Here's your chance to own "machines that outran the end of civilization."
September 12, 2021
Custom Rigs
Dave Marti’s fuel hauling 2020 Peterbilt 389
Small-fleet owner Dave Marti walks through his newest rig, a 2020 Peterbilt 389 glider, that he runs in his Forrest, Illinois-based fuel hauling fleet. Marti showed the truck at the Shell Rotella SuperRigs working truck show at the end of July.
September 9, 2021
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Custom champs: Mark Havens' 2019 Peterbilt 389
Pride & Polish Working Bobtail category winner Matt Havens considers his 389 Pete a gift from above. It's certainly one that draws crowds wherever it goes, hauling mostly gasoline and ethanol.
September 9, 2021
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Biggest change for CBs in four decades as FM mode gets approved by FCC
Signal noise on CBs is sharply reduced with FM, a recently approved frequency addition by the FCC that marks the biggest change for CBs in over 40 years.
September 8, 2021
Custom Rigs
Chris Young's custom 2021 Pete 389, 'the boss lady's truck'
Owner-operator Young, who hails from Shellsburg, Iowa, attributes the "Phantom Gray"/teal color scheme and more on this rig to the influence of his better half, "boss lady" Miranda Eggers. Run through the rig in this latest Overdrive video.
September 8, 2021
Regulations
CDL, med cert COVID waivers extended
In addition to the HOS waiver extension, FMCSA has also extended several COVID-related waivers dealing with CDL and medical certification expirations. Also: Hino debuts hydrogen fuel cell truck; Hyliion updates hybrid powertrain.
September 1, 2021
Business
Traton names former Scania exec new Navistar CEO | Uber Freight expanding trailer pool
Mathias Carlbaum has been appointed Chief Executive Officer and President of Navistar, effective Sept. 1. Also: Proud of your truck's graphics? Enter CCJ's Five Flashiest Fleets contest. Uber Freight expands trailer rental program.
August 27, 2021
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Holy moly: Proper grease compounds critical in lube application
Moly particles are solid additives that are normally larger than the fluid film developed by the base oil in a high-speed bearing. The higher the relative linear speed, the lower the viscosity required to provide an adequate lubrication film.
August 26, 2021
Channel 19
Out-of-service brake adjustment: More detail on how violations work at roadside
A bit of a clarification of the 20% rule following last week's podcast report, and: owner-operator Howard Salmon, after nearly two years away from the road during his son's cancer battle, jumps back on the horse with new perspective. ...
August 25, 2021
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Combating rustjacking is an industrywide effort
Rustjacking on brakes is dangerous and it can get a vehicle pulled out of service. Combating rustjacking is a team sport for owners, techs and brake vendors.
August 17, 2021
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Eye candy, business advice: Overdrive's top 25 custom-rigs vids
Marking Overdrive's sixth decade in existence, here's a compilation in one handy spot of the most-watched equipment-forward videos we've done since our Pride & Polish vid collection in 2015.
August 23, 2021
Parking
Expanded truck parking coming in Indiana | New fuel-related truck/trailer recalls
Indiana is investing in upgrading 16 rest areas, which will expand truck parking in the state. Also: Recalls announced for medium-duty KW, Peterbilt trucks for potential fuel leak; Wabash reefers recalled for possible fuel tank bracket failure.
August 23, 2021
CSA's Data Trail
The intensity of brakes, other vehicle enforcement is highest in these states
What's your guess for the state most prone to hand out the highest rate of violations in any inspection? What about brake violations, a big focus of next week's nationwide brake-blitz? Find out what the numbers say here.
August 20, 2021
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Over 660K Chevy, Ram trucks recalled over defective air bag
A defective air bag inflator has led to a massive recall of over 660,000 Chevy and Ram trucks.
August 18, 2021
Equipment
Updated: Maintenance know-how to help 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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