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Volvo VNR gets big update, new 13-liter engine

The new VNR is available in five cab configurations, ranging from straight truck to daycab, two sleeper sizes and three roof heights.

March 10, 2025

All new Volvo VNR

Cummins launches new engine for medium-duty applications

Cummins launched its newest engine at the Work Truck Show Wednesday in Indianapolis, debuting the new B7.2 diesel engine for medium-duty and vocational applications.

March 5, 2025

Cummins new B7.2 diesel engine introduced at Work Truck Show

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'07 Pete 379 built for oil-field work, styled for show

Third-generation trucker Kenny Ziglar's "Scrapin' By" 379 was the first truck in his four-truck fleet. The fully customized rig started out working in the oil fields and has since transitioned to hauling chemical tankers.

March 6, 2025

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Longer hood for set-forward Kenworth T880S configuration good for 605-hp X15 power

The new hood option for the T880's set-forward front axle configuration (T880S) is longer than the standard T880S hood, offering enhanced compatibility with higher-horsepower engines and a larger cooling package for more demanding applications.

March 5, 2025

Kenworth T880S Performance Hood

4 State Trucks' parts store goes mobile

A new app, available on Android and iPhone, allows truck owners to order parts from the 4 State Trucks shop on the go.

March 4, 2025

4 State Trucks mobile app

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New battery-powered aux A/C promises better ROI for small fleet with portability

To maximize returns on investment in the Fresco 9000 MaXX, Hell Bent Xpress owner Jamie Hagen says he can easily move the minimally invasive system truck to truck with trades -- and the battery in the design comes with a whopping 10-year warranty.

March 3, 2025

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What to do with the lease-purchase bad apples

"Rather than just banning carrier lease-purchase, perhaps we should take a cue from the apple industry and take the bad or imperfect apples to the press to become juice, so that something good might ultimately come out of them." --Clifford Petersen

February 24, 2025

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'Daisy': Custom autism-awareness 2022 Kenworth T680

Trucker Joseph Phelps pilots the rig for Quality Life Science out of Michigan hauling pharmaceuticals. He's built the truck's theme to raise awareness for autism as a tribute to his son, Elijah.

February 27, 2025

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Roadcheck looms in May with focus on hours of service, tires

The annual inspection blitz, set for May 13-15, will focus on drivers' records of duty status for hours of service and tires as its two areas of emphasis, in addition to the standard Level I and other inspections.

February 27, 2025

Bald trailer tires at inspection

New bill in Senate would repeal, replace emissions regs, revoke Calif. waivers

New legislation would repeal the Phase 3 greenhouse gas emissions regs on heavy-duty trucks and replace them with new standards. It would also end state-by-state emissions standards and do away with new and existing Clean Air Act waivers.

February 26, 2025

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Tale of two lease-purchases: A path to truck ownership, and a swift exit

Steven Berube and Glenn Helmly's lease-purchase experiences, though more than two decades apart, illustrate how important personal circumstance, and timing, can be in any truck-acquisition decision, creating the conditions for success -- or failure.

February 24, 2025

Steven Berube's 1979 GMC Brigadier car hauler

I-10, I-19 enforcement blitz under way | CARB considers 'zero-emission' used-truck vouchers

To increase adoption of "zero-emission" trucks among small fleets, CARB is collecting information on a potential voucher program for used ZEVs. Also: I-10, I-19 enforcement blitz ongoing; latest Highway Angel; load board exec joins Truck Parking Club.

February 25, 2025

Freightliner electric truck charging

Carriers' lease-purchase programs 'meaningful' for at least half of lessee operators

Following the FMCSA Truck Leasing Task Force final report, which recommended abolishing carrier-controlled lease-purchase programs, survey results show nearly half of Overdrive readers who've ever started such a lease ended with the truck's title.

February 24, 2025

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Nikola customers remain committed despite bankruptcy, hydrogen pricing concerns

The bankruptcy of Nikola Motors did not come as a surprise to most industry watchers but the future of hydrogen fuel for long-haul rigs remains in question.

February 21, 2025

Nikola Tre FCEV refueling

Goodyear launches new super-regional all-position tire under Cooper brand

The new Cooper WORK Series Regional Haul All-position (RHA) 2 tire is SmartWay verified and offers long miles to removal and even wear for the growing super-regional commercial vehicle category.

February 21, 2025

Cooper RHA2 tire

Kimball Transportation's '96 Kenworth W900L, built for show

The Georgia-based small fleet pulled the truck out of the weeds eight years ago with plans to build it into a work truck, but as the build went along, it transformed into a show truck.

February 20, 2025

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Colorado eyes allowing roadside chain-assist businesses

After enhancing its chain-up laws in 2024, Colorado is now looking to help truckers comply by permitting roadside chain installation/removal companies. Also: Former NHTSA Chief Counsel tapped to lead agency; chance to haul the "Wall That Heals" this year.

February 19, 2025

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Nikola Motors, once a Wall Street darling, files for bankruptcy

Nikola intends to market and sell off its assets in an orderly wind down of its businesses.

February 19, 2025

Nikola Tre at ATA in San Diego

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Overdrive's Pride & Polish: Vote for your favorite rigs today

Cast your vote through Nov. 30 for the best truck in each of five categories: Antique, Interior, Limited Mileage, Working Bobtail, and Working Combo.

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DOT reveals the real reason it's pushing out 200,000 non-domiciled CDL drivers

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Roadside war stories, camaraderie, ownership advice: Small Fleet Champs deliver

Indiana-headquartered owner-operator John Penn is making a name for himself amongst his peers for a drive to excel in fuel efficiency and management of customer relationships for steady business. Penn is the October Trucker of the Month, putting him in the running for Overdrive's 2025 Trucker of the Year award.

Trucker of the Month John Penn reaps 10-mpg-plus rewards of two decades learning, growing

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