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Business
Toyota to test hydrogen-powered big rig at LA ports this summer
It’s powered by two Mirai fuel cell stacks and a 12kWh battery, giving the drayage truck more than 200 miles per fill under normal operation, the company says. The rig, based on a Kenworth T660, can haul loads up to 80,000 pounds, Toyota says.
April 21, 2017
Electronic Logging Devices
ELDs: How much does compliance with mandate cost?
While the $1,000-plus onboard systems with expensive ongoing costs in maintenance and subscriptions haven’t gone away entirely, many inexpensive options exist, even among dedicated units.
April 20, 2017
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Business
Volvo introduces new tractor aimed at regional market
Volvo Trucks on Thursday in Montreal rolled out the company’s first new production model tractor since the VN Series debuted 15 years ago. The VNR will be available in three models: daycab, 42-inch flat roof sleeper and 61-inch mid-roof sleeper.
April 20, 2017
Business
International launches new regional tractor
International Trucks debuted Thursday a new tractor aimed at the regional haul market. The RH Series, which made its debut at ExpoCam in Montreal, will be the first to get International’s new 12.4 liter A26 engine as standard.
April 20, 2017
Business
Bill would expand California lemon law to cover commercial trucks
SB 713 would modify the current California lemon law to newly apply to trucks heavier than 10,000 lbs. and under the operation of a business, without size exclusions, up to 18 months from the date of delivery or 100,000 miles of operation, whichever comes first.
April 20, 2017
Equipment
Detroit makes FA-4 the factory-fill oil for heavy-duty engines
Detroit Diesel Corporationsays it is moving its factory-fill engine oil to low viscosity FA-4 on the DD13, DD15 and DD16 heavy-duty line of engines.
April 20, 2017
Gear
VIS’ wheel polisher flapwheel
VIS’ 6-inch flapwheels for its VIS-Polish Robotic Wheel Polisher offer an injection-molded hub, a securement ring and redesigned sanding paper, all to facilitate added longevity. Vehicle Inspection Systems, www.everythingpolish.com
April 19, 2017
Gear
Grammer’s truck seats
Grammer’s Kingman truck seats are available in two versions: Comfort, which includes cloth cut-and-sew-style cushions; and Luxury, which includes leather cut-and-sew-style cushions with heating and cooling ventilation. Both models are available with or wi
April 19, 2017
Electronic Logging Devices
How to turn your smartphone into an ELD
Though some providers such as ERoad, iGlobal and DriverTech now offer dedicated units of their own, the vast majority of growth has been “bring your own device” units capable of being paired with an operator’s smartphone or tablet.
April 18, 2017
Gear
Hendrickson’s combination beam and bar pin end bushing
Hendrickson’s Equalizing Beam with Rotating Bar Pin End Bushing is designed to allow the pin’s angle to be adjusted to match the axle pinion’s angle for a quick and easy beam installation. The bushing’s rubber material and bonding composition help facilit
April 17, 2017
Equipment
Tesla says it will unveil an electric truck this year
Tesla co-founder Elon Musk originally announced the “Tesla Semi” in a blog post last summer, saying the truck “will deliver a substantial reduction in the cost of cargo transport, while increasing safety and making it really fun to operate.”
April 17, 2017
Business
Used truck prices tumbled in 2016
Used truck prices were down in 2016 with 3- t0 5-year-old tractors selling for $8,803 less (12.5 percent) on average than in 2015, according to a new report.
April 13, 2017
Business
TCA to Congress: Keep 80,000-pound truck-weight limit in place
Those in favor of the legislation, such as Rep. Reid Ribble (R-Wis.), say increasing maximum weight limits in the U.S. would boost highway safety, reduce congestion and increase trucking’s efficiency. TCA, however, says the limit is unnecessary and would force carriers into expensive retrofits.
April 12, 2017
Business
Cummins, Eaton enter into $600M partnership on automated transmissions
Engine maker Cummins and transmission maker Eaton announced Monday a new partnership to develop automated transmissions for the heavy-duty truck market. The deal further solidifies Cummins’ and Eaton’s four-year partnership on integrated powertrains, which offers truck buyers an alternative to truck makers’ proprietary powertrains.
April 10, 2017
Gear
Davco’s fuel processors
Davco’s latest fuel processor models – Fuel Pro 485/487 and Diesel Pro 245 – incorporate a filter assembly comprised of three elements designed to not only capture contaminants but also provide water separation throughout the filter’s life, even in cases
April 10, 2017
Overdrive Extra
Used truck glut can spell bargains for buyers
By January 2017, retail prices for 3- to 5-year-old sleeper tractors averaged $65,910. That was $7,412 lower than the same group a year ago, and with 2.2 percent fewer miles.
April 7, 2017
Overdrive Radio
Cutting through the ‘autonomous’ hype with Bendix’s Fred Andersky
Listen in on Andersky’s “Drivers and the Automated Future” tech talk at the Bendix booth at the Mid-American Trucking Show two weeks back — likewise a talk on PM procedures for slack adjusters.
April 7, 2017
Business
Shell, PepsiCo partner on cross-country tractor-trailer runs to showcase fuel-saving tech
Dubbed by the group “Run on Less,” the three-week-long event will take place in September to demonstrate how Class 8 trucks can use different technologies to achieve better fuel economy. Driver progress, as well as the dollars and carbon emissions saved, will be tracked and reported in real time throughout Run on Less online.
April 6, 2017
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