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Business
Changing Gear: Health rewind
Since most of you are busy enough trying to manage your own business, itâs likely you occasionally might have missed a few announcements for new products. This week, Overdriveâs âChanging Gearâ series takes a look back at some health-related products to help you keep working and running your best. If youâve ever felt like youâre [âŚ]
December 10, 2014
Business
Diesel sees biggest price drop in two years, hits new multi-year low
The national average price for a gallon of on-highway diesel dropped 7 cents in the week ended Dec. 8 to $3.535.
December 8, 2014
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Business
Hotshot trucking: How to start
Thinking of starting a hotshot hauling business? Find out what you need to know about establishing authority and spec'ing equipment for hotshot trucking here.
December 5, 2014
Business
International unveils new ProStar ES tractor built for fuel efficiency
Navistar-International introduced Dec. 5 a truck the company says is âthe best fuel efficiency package in the industry.â
December 5, 2014
Voices
POLL: Is it time to raise the fuel tax to fund highways?
An Oregon Democrat and a Wisconsin Republican recently joined forces in the House of Representatives to push a 15-cent fuel-tax hike introduced last year.
December 5, 2014
Business
Fender, mudflap hanger supplier Fleetline passes audit
Fleetline Products, a supplier of fenders and mudflap hanger brackets, announced that the company gained its ISO 9001:2008 recertification after passing its annual third-party audit in October. Fleetline said that in order to receive the certification, the company must maintain a quality management system that ensures quality products are made to customer specifications. âWe strive [âŚ]
December 4, 2014
Business
âHotshot on steroidsâ: Straight Forward Transportation of Ohio
Sue and Kevin Nelsonâs 2012 single-drive-axle Freightliner Columbia is Straight Forward Transportationâs âhotshot on steroids,â says Sue Nelson, acquired to augment a business founded the non-dually drive axle of a Ford F250 pickup, still in operation.
December 4, 2014
Custom Rigs
Trucker makes tight turn with extra-long trailer look easy
As noted in the videoâs description, the trailer was even equipped with a rear driver.
December 3, 2014
Gear
Goodyearâs wide-base retreads
Goodyearâs fuel-efficient G392A SSD UniCircle and G394A SST UniCircle wide-base retreads are offered with the companyâs proprietary UniCircle Technology, which features a uniform and balanced spliceless design that matches the shape of the tireâs casing,
December 3, 2014
Business
Equipment Spotlight: LEDs make work brighter
Most light manufacturers would agree that LEDs offer several distinct advantages for truckers. Finely tuned light-emitting chips provide enhanced colors in the light spectrum, enhancing visibility. And although LED lights cost more, the return on investment is much greater due to longer lifespan. They also remain almost as bright at the end of their service [âŚ]
December 3, 2014
Business
Car/mobile equipment hauling: Owner-operator Greg Cutlerâs Show-n-Sell Towing & Recovery
Today hauling classic cars, farm equipment and other rolling stock, Greg Cutler of Fon Du Lac, Wis., got into hotshot hauling after years as a tow operator.
December 3, 2014
Business
SafeConnect to power reefer units at new GSF center
Golden State Foods opened last month a distribution center that will serve about 450 McDonaldâs in the Chicago area. In an initiative to make the facility more energy efficient, the facility equipped the center with SafeConnect electric standby connection systems to power the fleetâs refrigeration units. SafeConnect is a plug-in docking stations that is compatible [âŚ]
December 2, 2014
Business
Geographic specialization, with Bradyâs Hotshot Hauling owner-operator Jeff Ward
Atlanta-area owner-operator Jeff Ward started his hotshot business with a diesel F450 cab and chassis outfitted with a flatbed body and gooseneck-type hitch.
December 2, 2014
Business
U.S. diesel price falls again, hits multi-year low
The national average price for a gallon of on-highway diesel fell 2.3 cents in the week ended Dec. 1 to $3.605. Thatâs the lowest national average since February 2011.
December 1, 2014
Business
Hotshot trucking: Pros, cons of the small-truck niche
Hotshot hauling offers lower start-up costs and other advantages over running Class 8 over-the-road, but other trade-offs make it challenging in its own right.
December 1, 2014
Equipment
Kenworth adds cabover options
Kenworth announced three new options for its medium-duty K270 and K370 cabovers designed to enable more diverse applications and body customization: a compact back-of-cab exhaust system to help allow more space for custom bodies; right-side steering for street sweeping, refuse and road maintenance applications; and expanded Paccar PX-7 engine ratings. Kenworthâs clear frame rail package [âŚ]
November 28, 2014
Business
Schneider Finance touts easier online credit application
Schneider Finance announced the creation of a one-stop online shop to help simplify business ownership for owner-operators. The revamped mobile-friendly SFITrucks.com website is designed for easy use and to offer a streamlined user experience, showcasing an easy-to-complete credit application for drivers looking to lease new or used trucks from SFI, a division of Green Bay, [âŚ]
November 28, 2014
Channel 19
Just in time for Thanksgiving, two notable 2015 calendars
Detail of the 2015 Kenworth Trucks and Midwest Peterbilt group calendars, which have arrived just in time for the holiday onset.
November 27, 2014
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