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Business
Study used in glider emissions reversal under review, school tells EPA
Tennessee Technological University, paid by Fitzgerald Glider Kits to perform a study measuring the exhaust emissions of glider kit trucks, has told the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to disregard the study until the university can “assure its validity.”
February 22, 2018
Equipment
Unloaded Tesla Semi shows off acceleration
In a video posted this week, an onlooker shows a Tesla Semi’s quick acceleration from a stop, albeit as a bobtail. The truck’s acceleration speed is a feature the company touted in its unveiling last year.
February 20, 2018
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Gear
Optronics’ LED lights
Optronics’ STL201XRFHXB surface-mount Fusion four-inch round LED stop, tail, turn and backup lamp has a patent-pending optical design and is .79 inches thick, while the company’s STL13RFHXB surface-mount four-inch round LED stop, tail and turn lamp is des
February 20, 2018
Business
Transmission issue prompts recall of nearly 2,000 Kenworth, Peterbilt tractors
Affected tractors are equipped with an automated Eaton UltraShift Plus or Eaton Advantage Transmission with right hand stalk shifter. In the affected trucks, the display on the instrument panel can indicate “N” when the shifter is set into “D” or “R,” causing the truck not to move.
February 20, 2018
Business
International names dealer of the year
Terry Minor and the more than 180 employees of Cumberland International Trucks earned Navistar’s North American Dealer of the Year awards’ top honor.
February 16, 2018
Equipment
Peterbilt unveils UltraLoft sleeper configuration for Model 579
Available in single- and dual-bunk configurations, the UltraLoft’s new interior comes standard with 70 cubic feet of storage space, with an additional 14 cubic feet of shelving available on the single-bunk configuration. Peterbilt also added lockable storage bins above the driver and passenger doors that have enough space to accommodate two CPAP machines.
February 15, 2018
Equipment
Watch: Bobtailing Tesla sails down a California highway
YouTube user Vlad fed said he was driving around 72mph when the silver Semi passed him “like it was nothin.”
February 15, 2018
Business
Uber, who’s invested big in autonomous truck tech, says driver jobs will shift, not disappear
While long haul driving jobs could succumb to the market pressures of self-driving rigs, the company concludes there will be a spike in the number of drivers needed for localized driving jobs. Uber researchers also project that the industry will move away from per-mile pay structures in favor of hourly pay.
February 14, 2018
Business
Mack honors dealers for exceptional service
Mack Trucks named Tri-State Truck Center of Memphis, Tennessee, its 2017 North American Dealer of the Year, among others honored regionally.
February 14, 2018
Business
Truckers largely favor rescinding glider kit emissions restrictions; OEMs and dealers mostly oppose
According to the public comments, there is no general industry consensus on the issue. Owner-operators mostly sounded off in favor of EPA’s move to rescind the regulations, while representatives from fleets, truck OEMs, dealers and environmental groups want to keep the regulation as-is.
February 13, 2018
Business
‘Clean trucks’ program at Washington ports gets extension to 2019 with registration
Announced last week, the Northwest Seaport Alliance offered owners as yet noncompliant with the requirement to utilize 2007 and later emissions-spec engines by April 1 an extension through to January 1 of next year, with a caveat.
February 13, 2018
Business
Uber to pay reported $245M to settle Google’s claims of stolen autonomous tech
In what became a highly publicized spat between the two companies, Google parent company Alphabet alleged that Uber stole thousands of documents from Alphabet’s autonomous vehicle developer Waymo. Though the terms of the deal remain confidential, Google has agreed to accept a fraction of a percent of ownership of Uber — worth a reported $245 million — to end its lawsuit against the ridesharing pioneer.
February 12, 2018
Gear
Truck-Lite’s anti-corrosion spray, enamel
Truck-Lite’s Nano family of dielectric anti-corrosion products is engineered to prevent and inhibit corrosion and provide enhanced barriers to moisture, adhering to microscopic imperfections on any surface. The series includes NanoSeal, available in spray
February 9, 2018
Gear
DuraBrake adds caliper parts to ADB offering
DuraBrake introduced a new line of caliper parts, including guide bolts and seals, to its current Air Disc Brake component offering. The new caliper parts are in addition to the company’s ADB brake rotors and brake pads. Applications include Bendix’s ADB2
February 9, 2018
Gear
Lumax’s oil filter wrenches
Lumax’s swivel-handle oil filter wrenches are constructed from high-quality components for lasting use and durability. The ergonomically-designed filter wrenches feature cushion-grip handles and slim, adjustable designs. The yoke and link assembly are eng
February 8, 2018
Gear
TBC’s Sailun severe trailer tire
TBC’s Sailun S668 regional all-position tire for multi-axle and spread-axle severe trailers is designed with contoured shoulders to help withstand lateral scrubbing and is built with a rubber compound engineered to extend service life in high-scrub applic
February 8, 2018
Equipment
Custom sleepers, while costly, can ease relentless OTR lifestyle
At a cost of $200,000 to $300,000 or more, custom sleeper trucks can include stoves, freezers, TV set ups, and even full bathrooms with a toilet and shower.
February 8, 2018
Business
Embark shows off autonomous tech in cross-country run
The 2,400-mile journey across I-10 began in Los Angeles last week and finished five days later in Jacksonville, Fla. A professional driver sat at the wheel of the retrofitted Peterbilt ready to assume control if necessary.
February 8, 2018
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