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CARB to require trucks to store data on emissions, fuel use by 2022
CARB will require year-model 2022 and later engines to collect and store data on NOx output and fuel consumption “that would be used to characterize [carbon dioxide] emissions on all heavy-duty vehicles in use,” CARB says. Data would be retrieved via the engine by plugging in a scanning tool or data reader.
November 16, 2018
Gear
AME’s seized wheel tool
AME’s RimWit and RimWit Junior are designed to remove locked rims on seized wheels without damaging the tire’s sidewalls or rims. The portable tire demounting tool is built to fit most aluminum and steel semi-truck rims and is suited for use in a shop or
November 15, 2018
Business
Roadside assistance added for Penske app/ELD users
The Penske Driver app/ELD added new functionality for Penske Truck Leasing customers, enabling app users to quickly report roadside assistance needs to the 24/7 Penske Roadside Assistance team, without ever making a call or being placed on hold.
November 15, 2018
Gear
Raybestos’ brake friction and rotors
Raybestos’ Specialty Friction and Rotors lineup offers full coverage for several markets and is designed to deliver added stopping power in extreme-use situations. The disc pads and rotors are engineered with application-specific formulas for several crit
November 15, 2018
Business
EPA intends to review truck emissions regs to uniform rules, add tighter NOx standards
The U.S. EPA on Tuesday announced plans to explore overhauling emissions regulations for heavy-duty trucks and engines, aiming for greater simplicity of emissions regulations and national uniformity of such regs, said EPA Acting Administrator, Andrew Wheeler.
November 13, 2018
Gear
Bridgestone Americas’ Bandag refuse retread
Bridgestone Americas’ Bandag BDM3 Drive Retread for refuse applications is engineered for efficient mobility and is designed with a proprietary tread compound for extended wear life and enhanced traction and to resist cuts and chips. A nondirectional trea
November 13, 2018
Business
More than 6,000 Freightliner Cascadias recalled over brake light issue
Daimler’s recall affects 6,326 model year 2017-2018 Cascadia tractors in which the brake lights may remain on after the brake pedal is released. Great Dane is also recalling a small number of dry van trailers that don’t have enough reflective conspicuity tape.
November 12, 2018
Business
Two large fleets fined by EPA for California emissions violations
According to EPA, Schneider and Old Dominion “failed to install particulate filters on some of their heavy-duty diesel trucks and failed to verify that trucks they hired for use in California complied with the state rule.” The companies will pay a combined $225,000 in penalties and $575,000 for air filtration upgrades at schools.
November 9, 2018
Business
Michelin set to increase tire prices in December
The 8 percent increase will apply to all commercial brands, products and services offered by Michelin.
November 7, 2018
Business
KW, Pete expand used-powertrain warranty options
Kenworth and Peterbilt are expanded used-truck warranty options covering engine and aftertreatment-system components on some of the makes’ Paccar-powered Certified Pre-Owned trucks.
November 6, 2018
Business
Hydrogen-electric truck maker Nikola debuts cabover for Euro market
The Nikola Tre – third in a truck lineup that includes the aptly named Nikola One and Nikola Two – features between 500 and 1,000 horsepower in 6×4 or 6×2 configuration and a range of nearly 750 miles depending on options.
November 6, 2018
Business
Ritchie Bros. hosting transportation-only auction next month
Hundreds of late-model, low-mileage trucks and trailers will be on sale in Las Vegas next month at Richie Bros.’ first-ever transportation-only auction. The one-day auction on Dec. 6 at Ritchie Bros.’ auction site in Vegas will feature equipment from dozens of owners, including major fleets.
November 6, 2018
Gear
SAF-Holland’s Saturn 62 intermodal landing gear
SAF-Holland’s Saturn 62 iM internal gearbox landing gear is engineered for intermodal operations and is designed for ease of use and durability in container chassis trailer applications. Standard features include the company’s NoLube™ Lubrication Tube tha
November 5, 2018
Business
Brake issues prompt recalls by Daimler, Great Dane
Daimler’s recall affects 5,534 model year 2018-2019 Freightliner Custom Chassis, Freightliner and Western Star trucks that have brake caliper mounting bolts that may have been insufficiently tightened at the factory. More than 250 Great Dane Everest trailers are being recalled for two separate brake issues.
November 5, 2018
Equipment
Watch: Autonomous rig operates in the rain in Arizona
Note that the entire time the TuSimple tech’s hands are off the wheel while the truck operates at intersections, railroad crossings and alongside other vehicles.
November 3, 2018
Business
Tools to help truckers get their jobs done
A new BlueParrott headset, a new Rand McNally headset, a Hamilton Beach slow cooker, night-driving glasses and more.
November 2, 2018
Custom Rigs
‘Career gambler’ Dean DeSantis and the aptly-named 2018 Peterbilt 389 with 124-inch ARI sleeper
When it comes to custom rigs, “In the world of everybody building gliders, I’m a guy who kind of cuts across the grain a little bit,” says Dean DeSantis.
October 30, 2018
Business
Daimler recalls 600 Freightliner, Western Star trucks over steering wheel issue
The recall affects approximately 622 model year 2019 Freightliner Cascadia and 2019 Western Star 5700 trucks manufactured between July 9 and Aug. 2, 2018. The steering wheels on these trucks may loosen over time and detach from the steering column.
October 30, 2018
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