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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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Gear
Bridgestone’s all-position Bandag retread
Bridgestone’s Bandag BRSS all-position retread is suited for fleets that work in on- and off-road environments. The retread has a deep 20/32-inch tread engineered for extended wear life on multi-ple surfaces; a specialized compound formulated to resist ch
December 4, 2018
Business
Diesel prices hit lowest national average since May
After a 5.4-cent decrease during the week ending Dec. 3, the U.S.’ average price for a gallon of on-highway diesel is now $3.207.
December 4, 2018
Business
Tools to help truckers get their jobs done
Even the best, most proficient truck driver on the road today needs a little help from time to time, and he can get it from some of today’s top technologies. Rand McNally’s latest dashcam Rand McNally launched its new DashCam 500 and companion app that delivers high-quality video and still photos, making it simple to […]
December 4, 2018
Gear
Talbert’s hydraulic detachable gooseneck trailer
Talbert’s 60CC/55SA-LD hydraulic detachable gooseneck trailer can be paired with the company’s optional East Coast-style E2Nitro spreader to allow for 60 tons of capacity with a close-coupled configuration or 55 tons with a spread-axle configuration, allo
December 3, 2018
Gear
Winner’s trailer tire locks
Winner’s Club Tire Claw XL and The Wheel Club both are built to help deter trailer theft by locking around the vehicle’s tire. The Club Tire Claw XL is coated in black vinyl and fits tires up to 12 inches wide; it is self-locking to facilitate easy use an
December 3, 2018
Business
Truck, trailer makers issue recalls for lights, tires, power steering, more
Paccar issued a recall for certain 2013-2019 Kenworth T680, T880 and Peterbilt 379 trucks; Mack and Volvo are recalling certain 2019 Mack Granite, LR and Terrapro and Volvo VHD and VNL trucks; Autocar is recalling certain 2019 Xpeditor trucks; and Wabash National is recalling certain 2014-2019 van trailers.
December 3, 2018
Business
Top dealer named by Strick Trailers
For the third year in a row, Capitol City Trailers of Obetz, Ohio was named the 2018 Dealer of the Year by Strick Trailers by virtue of its sales levels.
December 3, 2018
Business
Engine tinkerers, beware: Emissions tech, steep fines and increased enforcement put the brakes on illegal engine mods
Highly publicized crackdowns by EPA and DOT point to a new, and sobering, reality for owner-operators: In the age of modern emissions control systems, there’s often little that can be done legally or practically to alter engines away from their stock specifications, especially if it means touching emissions control components.
November 30, 2018
Gear
Optronics’ interior trailer lamp
Optronics’ ILL38CMB Corner-Mount Interior LED Trailer Lamp is a modular low-profile light built to be installed in most trailers as original equipment or as an aftermarket upgrade. The lamp has a corner-mount design that attaches to both the ceiling and t
November 29, 2018
Business
Air bag issue prompts recall of nearly 3,000 Freightliner Cascadia tractors
Approximately 2,894 model year 2017-2019 Cascadia trucks manufactured between May 17, 2016 and Nov. 5, 2018, are affected by the recall. Recall documents say the driver’s front air bag may deploy unexpectedly.
November 29, 2018
Gear
Rear View Safety’s mobile DVR
Rear View Safety’s MobileMule Mobile DVR features HD recording on all channels and can be connected to a monitor for live viewing with high-quality H.264 image compression. A 1.3-megapixel forward-facing IP camera can record license plates and street sign
November 29, 2018
Business
Photos: KW W990 makes delivery of U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree
The Kenworth W990 tractor that hauled the 2018 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree cross-country from Oregon made its final stop this weekend in Washington, D.C., to deliver the tree to the U.S. Capitol building. Here are a few photos of the delivery.
November 27, 2018
Overdrive Extra
A litigious argument for collision mitigation
So goes the frustrated mind: collision-mitigation technology is “determining when I should increase my following distance, when I should change lanes, and when I should apply the brakes – oftentimes doing it for me.” Clifford Petersen has learned to work with his system, though it’s not all roses and can present dangerous situations. He’s hopeful about one aspect of it, though. …
November 27, 2018
Equipment
Archived: Test driving the Peterbilt 567 Heritage
With its bling-heavy and blocky exterior, the vocational workhorse blends classic Pete styling with modern comforts and efficiencies.
November 26, 2018
Business
Fuel prices hit two-month low
Diesel prices continued to fall during the week ending Nov. 19, dropping 3.5 cents to bring the U.S.’ national average to $3.282 per gallon, according to the Department of Energy’s weekly report.
November 19, 2018
Business
Mack, Volvo recall more than 3,000 trucks for lighting, steering issues
Most trucks included in the recalls are vocational. The largest of the three recalls affects approximately 2,194 model year 2004-2019 VHD vocational trucks equipped with snow plow lamp preparation kits. Mack issued the same recall on approximately 946 model year 2019 Granite trucks.
November 19, 2018
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