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Mat Holdings’ Bendix Brakes Premium line
Mat Holdings’ Bendix Brakes Premium line covers late-model vehicles and includes brake pads, discs, shoes and brake shoe kits with copper-free formulations. The brake pads feature four-layer noise-dampening shims and ceramic semi-metallic formulations and
August 21, 2017
Voices
POLL: What was your level of mechanical experience when you started as an owner-op?
Owner-operators, when you launched your business, what level of mechanical knowledge and/or experience did you have — whether the required basic knowledge or more in-depth professional experience or education?
August 21, 2017
Business
Lisa Kelly, Edgar Hansen greeting truckers at Love’s stops through September
Lisa Kelly is part of the 19-stop campaign that highlights innovations that have spurred the industry forward, including the debut of API CK-4 and FA-4 heavy duty engine oils last year. Joining her is “Deadliest Catch” star Edgar Hansen.
August 18, 2017
Business
Trump EPA eyes changes to tractor-trailer emissions regulations
EPA said in a brief announcement Thursday that it will “revisit” the so-called Phase 2 emissions standards related to trailers and glider kits, citing “significant issues raised by stakeholders in the trailer and glider industry.”
August 18, 2017
Business
7 truckers to showcase fuel-saving tech in cross-country roadshow
Seven truck drivers, including one independent owner-operator, will pilot tractor-trailers equipped with modern fuel-saving tech in a cross-country roadshow in September.
August 17, 2017
Business
Love’s adding oil change services to Truck Tire Care locations, expanding diesel tech training
The company now offers diesel oil changes at more than 130 of its 270-plus Love’s Truck Tire Care locations and is continuing to add the service to other locations.
August 17, 2017
Business
Nearly 6,000 Peterbilt, Kenworth trucks with optional spotlights recalled
Paccar is recalling approximately 5,731 trucks because the optional spotlight circuit on the affected trucks “may not be adequately protected in the event of a short,” increasing the risk of fire at the fuse block.
August 16, 2017
Equipment
Cummins, Eaton add downsped overdrive model to SmartAdvantage powertrain offering
Alex Stucky, product strategy manager of Heavy-Duty Linehaul Transmissions for Eaton Cummins Automated Transmission Technologies, says the new SmartAdvantage model is capable of the lowest cruise RPMs in the trucking industry for best in class downspeeding.
August 15, 2017
Business
Navistar ordered to pay $31M to Tennessee fleet over alleged engine defects
Navistar said in a statement it disagrees with the ruling and is “evaluating its options to challenge it.” The company also says it engines were properly tested in line with industry standards.
August 15, 2017
Gear
Eco-Absorbent’s Large Truck Kit for spills
Eco-Absorbent compiled its Large Truck Kit spill response package for the transportation industry, from one-truck owner-operators to large fleets. The kit contains U.S. Department of Transportation-required plugs and putty to temporarily plug fuel tank pu
August 14, 2017
Business
Mesilla Valley installs solar panels on trucks to boost fuel economy, battery life
The company says the solar systems will help fuel economy, battery life and power auxiliary power units.
August 14, 2017
Business
More than 125 vintage Mack trucks up for auction Aug. 19
More than 125 vintage Macks will be auctioned off Aug. 19 at an event in New Hampshire.
August 11, 2017
Business
Tesla’s electric big rig will also be autonomous, reports indicate
Reports indicate Tesla’s electric big rig, slated for reveal in September, will autonomous capabilities. The company is said to have met with California officials this week to discuss testing its autonomous electric trucks on the state’s roadways.
August 10, 2017
Overdrive Radio
The mechanical prowess — and ELD trials and tribulations — of Randy Carlson
Owner-operator Carlson’s approach to the business follows an early career as a mechanic, learning from his father, who also trucked, then in trade school and on the job at an International dealer — a solid basis on which to build an owner-operator business. Is it less common than it used to be?
August 10, 2017
Gear
Ancra’s trailer beam rack
Ancra’s Beam Rack is designed to allow for quick and easy storage of beams in a trailer. The beam rack is engineered to fit into existing logistics posts to provide a secure, easy and efficient method of raising beams up and out of the way when not in use
August 10, 2017
Gear
Bendix’s aftermarket air dryer cartridge
Bendix’s GC Spin-On Air Dryer Cartridge uses the company’s own recycled desiccant for aftermarket applications. The Green Cartridge is engineered to be used on any North American air dryer that calls for a standard 39mm right-hand thread spin-on dryer car
August 9, 2017
Gear
Trail King’s detachable gooseneck trailer
Trail King’s Commercial MG-HG Detachable Gooseneck Trailer comes standard with a full-width mechanical gooseneck and is engineered to accommodate four interchangeable gooseneck styles that can be ordered in either full-width or narrow-width and mechanical
August 8, 2017
Business
Daimler recalls more than 2,500 trucks for tow hook, fuel pump issues
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling more than 2,500 trucks, ranging from severe duty to Class 8, for improperly manufactured tow hooks and a fuel pump issue in certain engines.
August 7, 2017
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