Equipment: Page 182

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

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

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

Cadle Transport 2013 Freightliner Coronado glider

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

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

The vast majority of Page Trucking’s freight moves behind the tractors of leased owner-operators like this sharp KW.

Comment period open for rule on truck fuel economy, emissions standards

The Environmental Protection Agency and Department of Transportation published a proposed rule on the Federal Register on Monday, July 13, for Phase 2 of the Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Fuel Efficiency Standards for Medium- and Heavy-Duty Engines and Vehicles.

July 23, 2015

Fuel prices continue to drop, near multi-year low

Diesel prices dropped by an average of 3.2 cents across the nation during the week ending July 20, according to the Department of Energy’s weekly report.

July 20, 2015

Daimler, Volvo, Navistar say they won’t be showing at 2016 MATS

Three major North American truck OEMs have announced they will not be exhibiting at the Mid-America Trucking Show in March 2016, but all have said they will exhibit at the annual Louisville-held event again in 2017.

July 20, 2015

Daimler, maker of Freightliner Trucks, announced in May it will not be exhibiting at the 2016 Mid-America Trucking Show.

ATD: Bill that would exempt gliders from emissions regs likely won’t pass

Debate over the Confederate flag had a bill that would have exempted glider kits from upcoming emissions regs pulled from the House floor.

July 17, 2015

Gliders stationed during assembly at the Fitzgerald Glider Kits factory in Byrdstown, Tenn.

Electronic Logging Devices

Rule to require electronic logging devices expected to proceed this month

A federal rule to mandate the use of electronic logging devices by truck operators is scheduled to make its next move toward implementation this month, according to a recent report issued by the DOT.

July 17, 2015

XRS in-vehicle EOBR module

Peterbilt SmartLINQ diagnostics system enters production

The system comes standard with all Peterbilt trucks equipped with a Paccar MX-13 engine.

July 17, 2015

EPA sues Navistar, claims company failed to comply with federal emissions standards

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency filed suit against Navistar International Corp. Wednesday, July 15, claiming the truck maker violated the Clean Air Act with engines built and installed in International trucks in 2009 and 2010.

July 16, 2015

The EPA claims Navistar put 7,700 non-compliant engines on the road, which result in a fine of more than $35,000 a day, the EPA says.

Pride & Polish championship, Overdrive’s Most Beautiful, trucking business ed highlight August’s Great American Trucking Show

The Aug. 27-29 event will host the Overdrive’s Pride & Polish National Championship, host seminars on managing a one-truck operation profitably and feature hundreds of exhibits from the industry’s top suppliers.

July 16, 2015

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Big CSA reform highlights Senate highway bill that moves closer to passage

A Senate committee stamped approval on a package that would remove CSA’s carrier percentile rankings from public view, allow some under-21 CDL holders to operate interstate and allow carriers to use hair tests for driver drug screening.

July 16, 2015

CSA’s SMS percentile rankings would, under the DRIVE Act provisions, be removed from public view until FMCSA implements fixes to the program, its data quality woes and its ability to judge carriers effectively.

Judge dismisses most of OOIDA lawsuit against CARB, transfers owner-op’s claim

The federal judge overseeing the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association’s lawsuit challenging California emissions standards has again dismissed most of the owner-driver advocacy group’s litigation.

July 15, 2015

CARB lead featured

Mac’s flatbed with curtainside setup

Mac’s Lo-Pro Elite Trailer flatbed is engineered for added capacity for general building materials, pipe and palleted general freight loads with capacities of 40,000 pounds in 4 feet, 43,000 pounds in 10 feet, 45,000 pounds in 20 feet, 50,000 pounds in 30

July 14, 2015

Michelin’s wide-base trailer tire

Michelin’s 455/55R22.5 X One MultiEnergy T wide-base single trailer tire is designed for regional operations and is verified by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The tire complements the company’s 445/50R22.5 and is engineered for reduced irregula

July 14, 2015

Flexaust’s abrasion-resistant hose

Flexaust’s FlexStat Static Dissipative Hose is extruded from clear polyurethane with an ABS helix and an embedded copper grounding wire to help reduce static buildup. Featuring screw-on conductive PVC cuffs for added protection and more secure equipment c

July 14, 2015

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“I chose John 8:12 because it has had the greatest influence on my faith,” Phillip said.

1999 Freightliner Classic a 'New Testament' to power of faith, family, hard work

The “New Testament” 1999 Classic small fleet owners Phillip and Kerri Couch hope spreads a positive “family friendly” sort of message to the public at shows, as it quickly has become a fan favorite -- all while working throughout the mid-South region.

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'Chameleon broker?': Big broker AGX goes bust, doesn't pay carriers, starts new MC

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'She's the rock': Owner-operator Patrick White leans on solid partner in tough times

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'One thing led to another' for Lacoh Transport's custom 2024 Peterbilt 389 build

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ELD tampering in crosshairs for CVSA’s annual Roadcheck blitz

'She's the rock': Owner-operator Patrick White leans on solid partner in tough times

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