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Custom Rigs
Army vet Craig Daniels' 2022 Cascadia features 500 veterans' signatures
Daniels, a driver for Crete Carrier's Shaffer Trucking reefer division, received one of the fleet's "Patriot Fleet" veteran-support trucks in 2021. He's taken the specially-wrapped truck to a new level with signatures from veterans he meets.
January 24, 2025
Equipment
Bridgestone closing Tennessee truck tire plant
Bridgestone Americas will close its LaVergne, Tenn., Truck and Bus Radial Tire Plant at the end of July, the company announced Thursday. Approximately 700 employees will be impacted.
January 23, 2025
Equipment
Task force calls for ban on carriers' truck lease-purchase programs
FMCSA's Truck Leasing Task Force, in its required report to Congress, said it found “the costs and harms of lease-purchase programs are so great" they shouldn't be allowed. Otherwise, the report recommended improvements to protect operators.
January 22, 2025
Custom Rigs
Longtime custom builder Rethwisch Transport’s comeback 2023 Peterbilt 389
Fleet owner Bill Rethwisch has earned his share of truck show hardware with big wins at major national shows in past. After some time away from the national circuit, Rethwisch is back with the fleet's latest build.
January 16, 2025
Equipment
Eaton now offering aftermarket Endurant automated manual transmission parts
Eaton Corporation
This new offering expands the existing AMT portfolio of products for Daimler DT12 and Volvo I-Shift transmissions and provides a one-stop shop for all makes of manual and AMT transmissions operating in North America.
January 16, 2025
Regulations
Trump's DOT Secretary nominee completes non-contentious committee hearing
During the hearing, Duffy fielded questions from Senators on the committee regarding issues in their respective districts, as well as issues facing the nation as a whole, related to infrastructure, safety across different modes of transportation and more.
January 15, 2025
Business
Used-truck sales, spot rates surge to close 2024
Preliminary data from ACT Research showed that used Class 8 retail sales volumes were up 23% in December. Also: Spot rates up over holidays; Michigan CDL school seeks waiver for under-21 trainees; new truck-friendly health clinic opens in Tennessee.
January 15, 2025
Equipment
CARB backs away from ACF emissions rule, withdrawing waiver request
California withdrew its request for Environmental Protection Agency waivers that would have allowed the state to enact emissions limits that exceed federal standards as the sun sets on President Joe Biden's administration. Trucking applauded the move.
January 15, 2025
Equipment
Daimler resumes diesel sales in Oregon
Less than a week after it was reported DTNA was halting internal combustion engine (ICE) sales in the state due to uncertainty around its Advanced Clean Trucks rule, DTNA reversed course Monday.
January 14, 2025
Regulations
FMCSA sued over warning-device exemption denial
Autonomous truck tech developer Aurora is suing the agency after being denied an exemption from the requirement that drivers place warning triangles when stopped at roadside. FMCSA has also signaled intent to study the safety impacts of warning triangles.
January 14, 2025
Regulations
Fuel, livestock haulers get HOS relief in Tennessee | Trucks, trailers hit bankruptcy auction
The Volunteer State is the latest to go under an emergency declaration for winter weather. Also: Dozens of trucks, trailers set for bankruptcy auction; updated Nikola BEVs surpass 1 million in-service miles; Oregon trailer dealer acquired by Utility.
January 10, 2025
Custom Rigs
Retired owner-op's 1968 Peterbilt 358A build makes triumphant run
Most of the pieces owner Shawn Wright has added to the truck since acquiring it about three years ago he's either made himself, borrowed or traded for, ultimately spending little money on the antique build.
January 9, 2025
Regulations
Daimler halting diesel sales in Oregon
Daimler Truck North America is pausing sales of internal combustion engines in Oregon due to issues with the state's Advanced Clean Trucks rule.
January 8, 2025
Overdrive Extra
First look: 100-inch custom ATG sleeper on Jay Hosty's '22 Western Star
Trucker of the Year Hosty's '22 Western Star 4900EX daycab is a daycab no more. That's right -- plans in this case come to full fruition, with the addition of the 100-inch custom Alliance Truck Group (ATG) rear-door sleeper. It's a beauty.
January 8, 2025
Equipment
Cummins' new diesel for Ram HD hotshot trucks, pickups
The engine maker's new 6.7-liter Turbo Diesel for Ram Heavy Duty's line of pickups and cab-and-chassis trucks comes with news of an extended Cummins/Ram diesel partnership through 2030.
January 7, 2025
Reader Rigs
Long-time owner-operator living his dream with ’07 Freightliner
N. Scott "Scooter" White has been involved in trucking since shortly after his 15th birthday. He always dreamed of being an owner-operator and has been just that since 1992.
January 3, 2025
Pride & Polish
The prize interior of owner-op John McCormick's 'Bandit' 2021 Kenworth W900L
For the 2024 Pride & Polish contest, McCormick's Cummins X15-powered W900L took home yet another trophy, the custom-painted Rockwood floor and other mods throughout earning a first place in the Interior category.
January 2, 2025
Safety and Compliance
6 pre- and post-trip inspection myths, and reality
Owner-operators know how important inspections are, but much of the conventional wisdom around inspections is more fiction than fact, which in some cases can lead to OOS violations.
January 1, 2025
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