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Business
Speed limiter mandate one step closer to publication, sent to White House for approval
A proposed federal rule to require the installation and use of speed limiters on heavy trucks has been sent from the DOT to the White House’s Office of Management and Budget for its approval.
May 19, 2015
Business
Diesel prices up for fifth week in a row
For the fifth week in a row, diesel prices rose in the week ending May 18 with the national price of a gallon of on-highway diesel increasing 2.6 cents over the previous week.
May 18, 2015
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Volvo making push to increase fuel efficiency, improve connectivity
Better fuel economy, platooning and vehicle-to-vehicle connectivity are the next steps in trucking’s equipment evolution, Volvo said last week.
May 18, 2015
Business
Cat adds two new trucks to off-highway series
Caterpillar unveiled May 14 two new trucks for severe duty applications. The Cat CT680L and the CT680LG are the company’s newest models in its line of CT trucks, which just turned four years old.
May 15, 2015
Gear
Phillips’ trailer wire box
Phillips’ Volt-Box for the company’s Sta-Dry trailer wire management system is designed to keep wires pinch-free and organized while maintaining the standard 7-way trailer mounting bolt pattern for easy retrofit. The Volt-Box includes Phillips’ QCS2 Quick
May 14, 2015
Business
Riding in Freightliner’s autonomous truck, how drivers interact with autonomous features
Freightliner unveiled North America’s first state-licensed autonomous truck earlier this month at a press event in Las Vegas. Overdrive had the chance to ride in the truck, the Inspiration, last week following the truck’s debut.
May 13, 2015
Business
ACT Expo 2015: Cummins introduces new natural gas engine, Penske gets alt-fuel grant, Rush unveils new tech
The Alternative Clean Transportation Expo in Dallas, Texas, last week resulted in several big announcements regarding natural gas and the trucking industry.
May 12, 2015
Business
Diesel prices up 2.4 cents over last week
Diesel prices continued their rise in the week ending May 11 with the national average price of a gallon of on-highway diesel increasing 2.4 cents over the previous week.
May 11, 2015
Gear
Giti’s regional drive tire
Giti Tire’s GT Radial GT639 nondirectional regional drive tire is engineered for high-mileage high-scrub applications. The tire has a 30/32-inch tread depth for added service life, while an open-shoulder tread pattern helps provide added traction, and a w
May 11, 2015
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In-cab with Freightliner’s self-driving truck
Video of Freightliner’s 2015-unveiled autonomous truck coming into and out of self-driving mode.
May 8, 2015
Gear
Parker Veriflo’s natural gas fuel regulator
Parker Veriflo’s FM80 Fuel Regulation Module is a fully integrated compressed natural gas flow control and regulation system for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles with 5- to 12-liter engines. The FM80 was engineered for vehicles such as delivery and daycab
May 7, 2015
Equipment
Golden State Lumber: Results from T880s in delivery service
The 60-truck fleet years ago began a program of brand-standardization in its flatbed-delivery service working with NorCal Kenworth.
May 7, 2015
Gear
New sizes for Michelin’s ultra-fuel-efficient steer tire
Michelin Americas Truck Tires added two sizes to its XZA3+ ultra-fuel-efficient steer tire – 11R24.5 and 275/80R24.5, both load range H and both reinforced with more steel belts for added carrying capacity to meet market and original equipment demands tha
May 6, 2015
Regulations
$400k trucks? Overdrive talks to CCTA’s Joe Rajkovacz about impact of emissions regs
A recent decision by a federal court denied the California Construction Trucking Association’s appeal of the EPA’s greenhouse gas standards based on a lack of standing.
May 6, 2015
Business
Self-driving truck launch: Drivers still required, Freightliner says
Photos, videos and tweets from Freightliner’s world premiere of its Inspiration self-driving truck and a test drive of its SuperTruck, unveiled earlier this year.
May 6, 2015
Business
Equipment Spotlight: Coolants and additives
Because heavy-duty diesel engines have to do tough jobs, sometimes in tough environments, providing them with quality protection is a must to maintain optimal performance. The continued evolution of diesel engines has led to many types of coolants and additives, some required for specific power units. These products are intended to help engines do their […]
May 6, 2015
Business
Photos, video: Freightliner’s introduction of U.S.’ first autonomous truck
Photos and video of Freightliner’s self-driving truck, unveiled this week.
May 6, 2015
Business
Freightliner unveils first U.S.-legal autonomous truck
Freightliner Trucks unveiled May 5 in Las Vegas the first road-legal self-driving truck for the North American market.
May 5, 2015
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