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POLL: What mpg is your fuel surcharge based on?
With some carriers shifting upward the mpg their fuel-surcharge contracts are based on, what’s behind your own calculations of surcharges, such as they exist?
February 13, 2015
Equipment
Q&A: Mobil Delvac’s Hurtado talks fuel economy benefits of next-gen ‘thin’ oil
Prior to this year’s Technology and Maintenance Council’s annual meeting, CCJ sister site CCJ had the chance to talk to ExxonMobile’s Lilo Hurtado, the company’s senior applications engineer, about upcoming regulatory changes and changing technology in the trucking industry
February 13, 2015
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Gear
MeritorWabco’s trailer lift axle control system
MeritorWabco has added an automatic trailer lift axle control system to its SmartTrac portfolio of stability control systems to monitor suspension load and manage lift axles on trailers for fleets that reduce load frequently during multiple deliveries. Th
February 12, 2015
Gear
Galbreath’s roll-off trailer
Galbreath’s lightweight M6-250 Series Roll-off Trailer is designed to handle roll-offs with heavy loads such as scrap and construction materials. The trailer weighs 15,650 pounds, has a shorter overall length for added maneuverability and has a gross vehi
February 11, 2015
Gear
Toyo’s regional super single tire
Toyo’s M149 all-position super single tire for regional and urban applications is designed to deliver added wear performance in tough operations ranging from urban front axles to long-haul trailers. Optimized construction and tread design are engineered f
February 11, 2015
Business
CARB offering class this month on complying with emissions regulations
The California Air Resources Board announced will hold a half-day seminar Tuesday, Feb. 24, to help truck owners better understand and comply with the state’s stringent truck emissions regulations.
February 11, 2015
Business
Rule to require stability control systems on trucks reaches OMB
The rule, which came from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, is designed to help mitigate rollover and loss-of-control crashes, according to the synopses from NHTSA.
February 11, 2015
Business
New Iowa80.com catalog available
Trucking accessories provider Iowa80.com has released its redesigned and larger catalog. The new 92-page catalog features more than 275 new items, including new lights, chrome and stainless exterior accessories, interior accessories, safety and compliance items and more. The new catalogs have been mailed to existing customers and are available for pickup at all Iowa 80 […]
February 11, 2015
Business
Changing Gear: Cab and interior rewind
Since most of you are busy enough trying to manage your own business, it’s likely you occasionally might have missed a few announcements for new products that we frequently relay to you at OverdriveOnline.com. This week, Overdrive’s “Changing Gear” series takes a look back at some cab and interior-related products to help you keep your […]
February 11, 2015
Business
Diesel price increases for just third time in 7 months
The increase is also just the third week-to-week increase since early July 2014 — a streak that saw the country’s diesel price hit its lowest point since November 2009.
February 10, 2015
Business
Volvo offering financing discount to military vets
Veterans who have been honorably discharged within the past 24 months can get a half-percent discount off approved finance rates for new highway or vocational units.
February 9, 2015
Business
New MHC Kenworth locations listing parts in Surplus Solutions
MHC El Paso and MHC Ashville bring the total to eight MHC locations with more than 2,100 total part numbers listed in the website’s search engine.
February 9, 2015
Business
Study: Exhaust from newer diesel engines not linked to cancer
Lifetime exposure to modern diesel exhaust does not induce tumors or precancerous changes, according to the first comprehensive study of the matter.
February 5, 2015
Business
International says new ‘mission’ will be on truck uptime
Navistar-International announced Feb. 4 its new mission in its truck, engine and parts business will be to maximize uptime for truck owners, and its launching a concurrent marketing campaign for the International truck brand, “It’s Uptime at International.”
February 4, 2015
Business
International announces ProStar to offer Bendix active safety system, WorkStar now available with Cummins ISB
Navistar-International announced this week that the International ProStar will now offer Bendix active safety system, which includes electronic stability control, autonomous braking collision mitigation tech and lane departure warnings.
February 4, 2015
Business
Ryder expands online used truck selection
Ryder System announced an expanded selection of used trucks, tractors, trailers and vans available at www.usedtrucks.ryder.com. The website now includes more economical “As-Is” condition vehicles, cab and chassis; and high-horsepower trucks. Ryder’s selection of pre-owned cab and chassis trucks includes diesel-powered straight truck models with a full range of payload capacities; a pre-assembled cargo container, […]
February 4, 2015
Business
Peterbilt’s Model 320 hits milestone production numbers
Peterbilt announced that its low-cab forward Model 320 reached record production in 2014 with more than 1,600 trucks built, a 12 percent year-over-year increase. The specialty vehicle – used primarily in refuse operations and concrete pumper applications – recently was introduced with an entirely new interior, and a right-hand stand-up cab configuration was announced late […]
February 4, 2015
Business
Volvo launches long-haul autohauler
Adding to its lineup of Volvo Autohauler models, Volvo Trucks North America has introduced the Volvo VAH 630, a premium sleeper version for long-haul operations. The VAH family, which Volvo Trucks launched in March 2011, already includes the VAH 200 day cab and the VAH 430, which features a 42-inch sleeper and full-size bunk. The […]
February 4, 2015
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Court pauses DOT rule seeking to push 200,000 non-domiciled CDL drivers out of commercial work
DOT's most aggressive regulatory action in years was stopped in its tracks at a court in D.C. on Monday. The rule will remain on pause as the court deliberates.
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