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Channel 19
Roundup: ‘Santa’s Secret Helpers’ uncovered, ‘Night before Christmas’ two days late, and extended drains: Who do you use for oil analysis?
Trucking’s biggest media fan, Robb Mariani, confirms the ‘Secret Santa Force’ rolls on 18, Sierra Sugar’s contribution to the truck-stop ‘Night Before Christmas’ canon, and a reader asks: Who do you use for oil analysis? And why?
December 26, 2018
Business
Kenworth makes W990 available for order
Kenworth’s new W990 tractor, unveiled in September, is now available for order, the company announced last week.
December 23, 2018
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Custom Rigs
1,000,000-mile overhaul of ‘High Maintenance’ 379’s power plant, other PM fringe benefits
One such benefit — when his oil provider found out he’d gone a million without needing an overhaul, techs tore down owner-op Dave Marti’s C15 in the course of filming a video about it, all on the dime of a party other than Marti. “Hindsight to this story, though,” he says, is “we probably could have gone a long way further without opening it up,” and without engine issues.
December 20, 2018
Gear
Kinedyne’s heavy-duty stud tire chains
Kinedyne’s Grip Link Tire Chain family now includes 7- and 8-millimeter heavy-duty stud tire chains designed for off-road use. Built to provide strength and durability, the chains come with 14 traction-enhancing cross-links and tensioning cams engineered
December 20, 2018
Gear
Shell Rotella’s heavy-duty greases
Shell Rotella has introduced a line of heavy-duty greases for trucks, tractors and construction equipment. Shell Rotella HD Grease is a premium multi-purpose grease for on and off-road vehicle applications with the versatility for industrial equipment use
December 14, 2018
Overdrive Radio
Weighing ECM retune options, or full-on emissions defeats, with enforcement risk
In this edition of Overdrive Radio, I went in-depth my colleague James Jaillet about his reporting on the EPA’s increasing willingness to wield the enforcement sword around heavy-duty emissions modifications, and what owner-operators should weigh when thinking about ECM retunes. Also: owner-op Dean DeSantis on improving OEM emisisons tech.
December 14, 2018
Voices
POLL: Have you utilized a device for or worked with a shop on an ECM retune or emissions delete?
What’s been your experience of ECM-retuning devices or emissions defeats in the recent past, if any?
December 13, 2018
Business
Freightliner adds Cummins X12 engine option for vocational 114SD
At 2,050 pounds, the X12 has the highest power-to-weight ratio of any engine in its class, enabling greater payload while improving productivity and uptime. The engine is capable of up to 500 horsepower and 1700 pounds-feet of torque.
December 13, 2018
Business
EPA to investigate questions surrounding pro-glider kits study
By opening this investigation, the agency’s inspector general now has two active investigations into studies regarding glider kit emissions. The new probe will investigate the EPA’s use of a maligned study produced by Tennessee Tech that has been deemed flawed by the college.
December 12, 2018
Business
Fleets to begin testing all-electric Volvo VNR tractor in 2019
Volvo Trucks North America announced Tuesday that it will deploy 23 all-electric Class 8 tractors next year in California. The company plans to demonstrate and test an all-electric version of its regional Volvo VNR tractor, launched in 2017, in partnership with fleets NFI and Dependable Highway Express.
December 12, 2018
Gear
Utility’s aerodynamic trailer tail
Utility Trailer’s Utility Aerodynamic Tail weighs 25 pounds and is available as a factory-installed standard specification on the company’s dry vans and refrigerated trailers with rear swing doors to help reduce fuel use and aerodynamic drag. The UAT is m
December 11, 2018
Business
Diesel prices hit eight-month low
Prices fell in all regions across the country during the most recent week with the most significant decrease being seen in the Gulf Coast region, which fell by 5.5 cents.
December 11, 2018
Business
Meritor’s axles standard equipment on Wabash trailers
Meritor axles will be standard equipment on Wabash National Corp.’s dry and reefer trailer products, Meritor announced, among other details of a three-year agreement that takes effect at the first of the year.
December 11, 2018
Gear
Cardone’s heavy-duty brake program
Cardone’s Heavy-Duty Brake Program includes air disc calipers, brake pads, rotors, hardware kits and a proprietary guide pin grease kit designed to extend the caliper’s life, with grease formulated to withstand temperatures of 1,000 degrees and impede pre
December 10, 2018
Business
Navistar recalls 21,000 International trucks over transmission issue
The company is recalling approximately 20,916 trucks with Eaton Electronic Clutch Actuation clutches.Navistar says an internal component in the clutch assembly may fail, possibly resulting in unintended vehicle movement. Great Dane is also recalling some Freedom drop deck trailers with rear impact guard issues.
December 10, 2018
Gear
EnerSys’ Odyssey AGM batteries
EnerSys’ Odyssey Performance Series 4D-1300 and 8D-1500 batteries feature Thin Plate Pure Lead technology and absorbed glass mat separators designed to hold acid in place to prevent spills even when installed on their sides. TPPL technology is applied to
December 6, 2018
Gear
Coldtainer’s portable containers
Coldtainer’s portable containers are designed to be used for precise temperature control in any transportation application for shipping perishable goods while still maintaining health and safety standards. The containers a standalone technology that don’t
December 6, 2018
Business
Yokohama recalls certain commercial truck tires
The company says approximately 529 Yokohama RY023 tires, size 295/75R22.5 (14G) that have DOT date code 2318 may have the wrong rubber compound, which could cause the tread to separate from the casing.
December 5, 2018
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