POLL: Disc v. drum brakes -- what are you running?

March 5, 2021

Add your thoughts on the advantages/disadvantages of disc and drum brakes, respectively, in these comments section on this page or email Overdrive Senior Editor Todd Dills directly at tdills@randallreilly.com with any tips for fellow owner-operators and small fleet owners on conversion, maintenance, costs and other issues.

Recalls issued for certain International, Mack trucks

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After seeing diesel costs rise steadily since fall, more than half of Overdrive survey respondents with operating authority expect their biggest percentage cost increase this year to come from fuel.

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The Business Manual for Owner-Operators

Overdrive editors and ATBS present the industry’s best manual for prospective and committed owner-operators. You’ll find exceptional depth on many issues in the 2021 edition of Partners in Business.

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