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California's aggressive ZEV mandate backfiring at the ports?
California will ban new diesel trucks from operating at the ports beginning in 2024, but the ZEV mandate may spark the opposite impact by incentivizing fleets to buy diesel trucks now.
September 21, 2023
Low diesel fuel inventories, volatile pricing likely to boost carrier exits
The current mismatch of crude for refiners suggests lower prices for gasoline lie ahead, but higher prices for diesel – likely the tipping point in accelerating a trucking capacity rebalancing.
September 20, 2023
Teamsters call on Newsom to sign CA bill banning driverless trucks
Rally-goers Monday and Tuesday -- in Los Angeles and in Sacramento -- called on Gov. Newsom to sign AB 316. Also: Truck tonnage hauled remained flat July-August, down year over year; FTR webinar to provide food industry update
September 20, 2023
Equipment
Diesel prices jump to new 2023 high | Another MaxxForce lawsuit settled
After rising nearly 87 cents since July 4, fuel prices are at their highest mark of the year. Spot rates, meanwhile, lag behind. Also: Canadian Navistar MaxxForce lawsuit settled for CAD $14.5 million; new Kenworth dealer open in Metro Detroit.
September 19, 2023
Overdrive Radio
History in his grasp with 1978 W900A on '96 Dodge chassis, '46 Brockway, more: Adam Johnson
The K&D Transport third-generation owner has established himself in the custom-truck world with Johnson Hill Customs and numerous projects, including these, that show a range of ingenuity but also a healthy respect for the business's history.
September 18, 2023
Pride & Polish
Exercise your right to vote in Overdrive's 2023 Pride & Polish
Voting for the virtual truck show competition is now open. Cast your vote for your favorite truck in each of six categories: Antique, Interior, Limited Mileage/Builders, Working Bobtail, and two Working Combo classes, split by year model.
September 15, 2023
Equipment
Electric truck maker debuts new truck for port operations
The new Orange EV HUSK-e is intended for port operations, rail and intermodal sites, and other heavier duty applications. Also: Sheetz extends 35-cent diesel discount; new service will review dashcam footage; Trucker Path sweepstakes winners.
September 14, 2023
Electronic Logging Devices
Two more ELDs revoked by FMCSA
The agency on Thursday removed both Falcon ELD and KSK ELD from its list of Registered Devices. Operators using either device have until Nov. 13 to replace it with a compliant ELD, FMCSA said.
September 14, 2023
Regulations
Will autonomous trucks displace drivers? Congress holds hearing on impacts
A hearing held Wednesday by the House Highways and Transit Subcommittee heard from the ATA, the autonomous trucking industry and a safety advocate on the impacts of autonomous trucks on the trucking workforce, safety and more.
September 14, 2023
Gear
Utility Trailer brings Schmitz Cargobull reefer units to U.S.
Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company
The new lineup coming to North America on Utility’s 3000R reefers includes the 625 single-temperature and 655MT multi-temperature hybrid TRUs. Fully electric, TUV-homologated models with battery-recuperation axles are coming soon.
September 14, 2023
Equipment
Report: Half of commercial vehicles will be 'zero-emission' by 2040
ACT Research's new report estimates a significant uptick in battery-electric truck adoption beginning in 2027. Also: FMCSA awards grant money for parking, safety improvements; TFI acquires Vedder Transportation Group; more.
September 13, 2023
Equipment
Tesla Semi real-world performance stats finally drop: Does it live up to the hype?
The much-hyped Tesla Semi's real-world range, charging and performance stats have finally dropped, and now the trucking world can judge if it's really "the most badass rig on the road."
September 13, 2023
Regulations
Are FMCSA and NHTSA skirting Congressional directive with AEB proposal?
Among larger trucking groups, OOIDA, CDL Drivers Unlimited, NASTC and others voiced displeasure with aspects of the proposed automatic emergency braking mandate.
September 12, 2023
Regulations
California driverless vehicle ban heads to governor's desk
The bill that requires a driver in autonomous vehicles has passed the state's Assembly and Senate, under veto threat by Gov. Also: Debate over EPA's Phase 3 GHG regs; Spot market rates rise for third straight week; Iowa ag haulers get weight exemption.
September 12, 2023
Equipment
Peterbilt's 100,000th 389 goes to Texas-based fleet
Massey Motor Freight received Peterbilt's 100,000th Model 389 -- a special-edition 389X -- in this final year of production. Also: Congressional hearing on autonomous trucks set for Wednesday; Mack MD units recalled.
September 11, 2023
Equipment
Emissions 'deletes': EPA fines Idaho diesel shops $1M, owner faces jail time
GDP Tuning and Custom Auto (together, Gorilla Performance) in Idaho were the latest diesel shops targeted in EPA's emissions "defeat" crackdown. Also: Rhode Island I-95 closures this weekend; Cummins, Daimler, Paccar partner on EV development.
September 7, 2023
Regulations
AEBs ready for prime time? False-positive reports cast doubt
Numerous reports from operators suggest that automatic emergency braking technology, proposed by regulators to be mandated on new heavy trucks, is not up to the standard of safety necessary for an industry-wide rollout.
August 18, 2023
Parking
More truck parking coming to I-80
Wyoming later this month will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony for nearly 200 new truck parking spaces along I-80. Also: Nominate your "Best Fleet to Drive For" through October; 27K Mack Granites recalled; Fruehauf recalls van trailers.
September 5, 2023
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