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Business
TowMate requests exemption for motor carriers to use wireless, rechargeable tow lights
TowMate has requested an exemption to allow carriers to use rechargeable, wireless tow lights to be used in emergency towing situations.
August 6, 2015
Business
Knight purchases 38 custom Volvos to celebrate 25th anniversary
Knight Transportation has selected Volvo Trucks to supply 38 specially-decorated Volvo VNL 670 models to recognize its 25th anniversary.
August 6, 2015
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Business
Equipment Spotlight: Waxes and polishes
When working to build your business, your truck can be your biggest and best advertisement. A little wax and polish will go a long way in showing current and potential customers that you take your business seriously. Check out these products that can help your ride shine. Polish line Zephyr’s Pro 40 Perfection Metal Polish […]
August 5, 2015
Business
ATS puts custom heavy-haul Trail King trailer into service
Capable of up to 360,000 lbs. in payload, Anderson Trucking Service reps say they will be permitting hauls with the Trail King TK360 for up to 700,000 pounds.
August 4, 2015
Equipment
Kenworth W900 Icon test drive: A classic, reborn
Some old-school owner-operators are more than happy to take a fuel economy penalty for the honor of driving something like a W900. That leads us to the Icon 900 – a special-edition W900 unveiled this year. Here’s Overdrive’s test drive.
August 4, 2015
Business
Rig Tough Used Trucks in Texas acquired by Rush
A subsidiary of Rush Enterprises Inc., which operates a network of commercial vehicle dealerships in North America, has acquired certain assets of Dallas Truck Center, a used truck dealership in Irving, Texas.
August 4, 2015
Business
Changing Gear: Collabs from Navistar-Eaton, Daimler-Zonar, Holland-Paccar
When one trucking industry vendor comes up with a great idea to help drivers and fleets alike, it’s a win-win. So when two vendors work together on new trucking innovations, is that a win-win-win? Why not, since everybody’s happy? Let’s start our roundup of company team-ups with Navistar, which proudly announced that it will be […]
August 3, 2015
Business
Diesel price falls below $2.70 for first time in 6 years
Another significant drop in the price of a gallon of on-highway diesel has brought prices down below the $2.70 mark for the first time in nearly six years, according to the Department of Energy’s weekly report.
August 3, 2015
Channel 19
Redux: The cost of emissions-system maintenance
For too many truck buyers, such costs and associated practices are unforeseen and unheeded at time of purchase, notes a longtime truck sales/service rep. And: “Let’s face it, even with proper maintenance emissions systems are still not as reliable as they should be.”
July 30, 2015
Gear
Freedom Air Filters’ prefilters for Peterbilt Model 579
Freedom Air Filters’ prefilters for Peterbilt’s Model 579 tractors are sold as a pair and designed to fit over the factory air intake grills to protect the engine and performance air filter without sacrificing airflow or horsepower. The prefilters are con
July 30, 2015
Gear
Goodyear’s mixed-service all-position retread
Goodyear’s G186 MSA (Mixed-Service All-Position) UniCircle retread is designed for oilfield and other mixed-service fleets seeking enhanced traction and more miles to removal. The retread has three zig-zag circumferential grooves for added all-season trac
July 30, 2015
Business
Trucking Moves America Forward introduces trailer wrap program
Trucking Moves America Forward has unveiled its trailer decal wrap program, which it believes will help push TMAF’s mission of educating the public on the trucking industry and those that work in it.
July 29, 2015
Gear
Gates’ hood latch kit
Gates’ Hood Latch Kit for both medium- and heavy-duty applications has a universal 5 7/8-inch size, an anti-rattle nub, a nylon locknut and a corrosion-resistant plating, all designed for a longer service life.The kit is suited for replacement in heavy eq
July 29, 2015
Business
Caterpillar, Navistar partnership ends on Cat trucks, each to make own lineup
Navistar and Caterpillar each announced Tuesday, July 28, they’re ending their partnership, an arrangement under which Navistar produced and engineered Cat-branded CT-series trucks since 2011.
July 28, 2015
Business
Diesel price hits lowest point in nearly six years
With a 5.9-cent drop this week, the U.S.’ average per-gallon diesel price fell to its lowest point since October 2009, according to the Department of Energy’s weekly report.
July 27, 2015
Custom Rigs
Cadle Transport 2013 Coronado glider, small fleet rise from recession’s ashes
Small fleet owner Ben Cadle launched his business with his own authority in 2007, right as the financial world was starting to collapse under its own weight. His 2013 show-worthy glider illustrates his subsequent, ongoing success.
July 27, 2015
Business
EPA to hold public hearings on upcoming fuel economy, emissions regs; comment period extended
The Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Transportation has announced public hearings for Phase II of the Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Fuel Efficiency Standards for Medium- and Heavy-Duty Engines and Vehicles.
July 27, 2015
Equipment
Page Trucking’s owner-operators and its custom frameless-dump trailer spec
Working with East Manufacturing over many years, Page Trucking’s founders, owners and its leased owner-operators have perfected an all-aluminum frameless dump spec that fits their bulk niche.
July 23, 2015
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