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Business
Diesel price continues skid, hits 3.5-year low
The national average price for a gallon of on-highway diesel hit its lowest point in nearly five years in the week ended Oct. 27, falling 2.1 cents to $3.635.
October 28, 2014
Business
Photo gallery: Peterbilt’s 579 EPIQ, new driver coaching system, a few antique Petes
Overdrive Equipment Editor Jack Roberts visited Peterbilt headquarters in Denton, Texas, last week to test drive the truck maker’s new 579 EPIQ. The model he drove was paired with a highly aerodynamic trailer and Peterbilt’s new virtual driver coaching system. While there, Roberts also got to check out some antique Peterbilts on display. Here’s a […]
October 27, 2014
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Gear
Watson & Chalin’s heavy-duty suspension
Watson & Chalin’s SL13K-1190 suspension with air disc brakes is suited for dump, mixer, refuse and heavy-haul applications and is designed with sufficient clearance to facilitate faster installation, proper torqued fasteners and the ability to maintain tr
October 27, 2014
Business
CARB: Enforcement coming on rule to require use of certain tires, aero devices
California’s Air Resources Board issued regulatory guidance this week saying the state is cleared to enforce elements of its emissions regulations that require truck and trailer owners to install aerodynamic add-on devices and use certain tires.
October 24, 2014
Channel 19
What’s your mpg goal? The 9+ mpg club wants to help you get there
A scant 6 percent of you are there already, as our polling shows. You can share tactics toward achieving better fuel mileage via the “9+ mpg club” Facebook group.
October 24, 2014
Business
Mack announces incentives for OOIDA members
Mack is offering special incentives to members of the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association who buy a Mack truck from participating dealers between Oct.22 and Dec. 31, the truck and engine maker announced Oct. 23.
October 23, 2014
Gear
Ridewell’s steerable auxiliary suspension system
Ridewell’s expanded RSS-233 product line now includes a 20K steerable auxiliary suspension system designed to reduce weight without sacrificing durability. The 20,000-pound-capacity system features a compact mounting envelope, an adjustable frame width to
October 23, 2014
Business
Video, Twitter log: Test driving Peterbilt’s new 579 EPIQ
Overdrive Equipment Editor Jack Roberts is at Peterbilt headquarters in Denton, Texas, this week to get the details on Peterbilt’s new 579 EPIQ tractor and take it for a test drive. Here are live photos and videos from the action.
October 23, 2014
Business
Changing Gear: News from Utility, Kenworth, Peterbilt, Hino, Snap-on
In the market for your own flatbed but you’d like a closer look? Utility Trailer Manufacturing Co. has released a new video showcasing the company’s flatbed and curtainsided trailer models. The video features information on the components and manufacturing process of Utility’s 4000A, an aluminum/steel combo model; 4000S, an all-steel model; drop deck; and Tautliner […]
October 22, 2014
Business
Cummins develops iPhone, iPad service app
Cummins announced this week it has released a new app for Apple iOS devices. Dubbed QuickServe Online, it offers users easy, mobile access to Cummins’ parts options, parts catalogs and engine dataplate info for 15 million Cummins serial numbers, the engine maker says. It also has a fault code analyzer for Cummins electronic engines, providing […]
October 21, 2014
Business
Diesel price continues near 4-month downslide, remains at 28-month low
The national average price for a gallon of on-highway diesel fell 4.2 cents in the week ended Oct. 20 to $3.656, according to the Department of Energy’s weekly report, marking the 16th week in a row without an increase.
October 21, 2014
Business
Kenworth adds ‘virtual driver coach’ option to T680, T880 models
Kenworth introduced Oct. 17 a new driver coaching system that will be available in T680 and T880 models spec’d with the Paccar MX-13 engine and an automated transmission. The Driver Performance Assistant will give immediate feedback to drivers on how their operation of the truck will impact fuel economy and wear on brakes.
October 17, 2014
Voices
‘If you can’t shift, you can’t drive!’ — Readers react on transmission transition in driver training
Is more uptake of automatic transmissions the future of the industry? Most readers weighed in on the side of manual learning in driver training, but some sung automatic praises…
October 17, 2014
Equipment
Drive test: Western Star’s newly released 5700XE on-highway tractor
Western Star goes for a major style reset with its first aerodynamic tractor.
October 16, 2014
Voices
POLL: Are you a gear shifter?
Automatic, automated manual or fully manual transmissions: What kind does your truck have?
October 16, 2014
Gear
Antares Equipment’s flatbed trailer
Antares Equipment’s latest 48-foot flatbed trailer has a fixed wide-spread air suspension, with bolt-on suspension hangers available. The lightweight trailer is outfitted with steel wheels and weighs 9,400 pounds with a 54,000-pound coil package and has a
October 15, 2014
Business
Changing Gear: Tire rewind
This week we’re resuming Overdrive’s series that takes a look back at some recent product introductions for specific categories and specs. After all, since most of you are busy enough trying to manage your own business, it’s likely you occasionally might have missed a few gear rollouts. Today we’re hitting rewind on some new tires […]
October 15, 2014
Business
Protect your exhaust flange by keeping the throttle in check
I teach people to drive as if there’s an egg between their foot and the throttle. Flanges take abuse, and that is why there is flex-pipe in all exhaust systems: to help alleviate the torque of both the engine and your right foot.
October 15, 2014
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