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Business
Attitude the key to roadside inspections, says CVSA head, who pushes inspections’ effectiveness
Clean roadside inspections and overall safety success depend on good company culture, says CVSA head Stephen Keppler. The average amount of downtime for a truck placed out of service in a roadside inspection is 8.5 hours, Keppler said, which can have a “significant impact” on a trucking business.
November 6, 2014
Gear
TRP’s replacement parts
TRP’s expanded lineup of replacement parts includes turbochargers, power steering pumps and windshield wash. The new, nonremanufactured turbochargers are designed for increased durability and improved turbo life, while the power steering pumps are enginee
November 6, 2014
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Business
9 items struggling owner-operators usually don’t have
After working with owner-operators for the last 37 years, I’ve concluded there are nine items that struggling owner-ops usually are missing. Here they are.
November 6, 2014
Business
Liner protrusion and why it’s critical
Liner protrusion refers to how far the cylinder liner protrudes above the spacer plate on the top of the block. If the liner does not protrude enough, the head gasket can, and will, fail.
November 5, 2014
Business
Changing Gear: Tech trends from ALK, Mitchell 1, Winegard
Technology always seems to be evolving and getting better and easier to use, and the world of trucking is no stranger to this nonending evolution. A few companies have announced technology upgrades to keep trucks running the right way and in tip-top shape, as well as products that can help make those rest hours a […]
November 5, 2014
Business
Grote donates $25,000 for aftermarket training
Grote Industries, a manufacturer and supplier of lighting products for commercial, military and specialized vehicles, made a $25,000 donation to the University of the Aftermarket Foundation’s scholarship fund to be used to train new aftermarket personnel, including technicians. Since 1986, the University of the Aftermarket Foundation is one of several organizations that have funded millions […]
November 5, 2014
Custom Rigs
Peterbilt introduces special edition ‘Pride & Class’ Model 389
Peterbilt unveiled Nov. 4 a new special edition Model 389, the Pride & Class edition, which the truck maker says has a has a “customized, show-truck-ready look.”
November 4, 2014
Business
Diesel price down nearly 30 cents a gallon since early July
The national average price for a gallon of on-highway diesel fell another 1.2 cents in the week ended Nov. 3 to $3.623, according to the Department of Energy’s weekly report, as the country’s diesel price remains at a near four-year low.
November 3, 2014
Business
Driverless trucks: Public shows concern with safety in survey
Results showed two-thirds of all survey respondents “said they would feel less safe sharing the road with driverless semi-trucks,” a majority showing no change in sentiment even “if it meant cheaper consumer products or reduced carbon emissions.”
November 3, 2014
Business
Caterpillar unveils second truck in vocational lineup
Caterpillar added a second model to its new line of vocationally focused work trucks with the unveiling of the Class 8 CT681 truck Oct. 30 at the company’s Edwards Proving Grounds outside of Peoria, Ill.
October 30, 2014
Business
Shell: There’s fuel economy to gain with thinner oil in upcoming category
The next category of engine oils will go to market sometime in 2016 or 2017, Shell said this week, but the oil maker says once it does, owner-operators and fleets should see fuel efficiency gains over current products on the market.
October 30, 2014
Business
Photos, video: Test driving Caterpillar’s new vocational truck
Overdrive Equipment Editor Jack Roberts is visiting Caterpillar headquarters today in Peoria, Ill., where the equipment manufacturer has unveiled a new truck for the off-highway market. Here are photos and videos of the new truck.
October 30, 2014
Truck Stops
Love’s expands nat gas network, opens new AL stop
Love’s announced this month it is adding compressed natural gas fueling capabilities to another station along Interstate 40. It has also opened a new stop in Muscle Shoals, Ala.
October 30, 2014
Gear
Toyo’s drive tire
Toyo’s M650 drive tire is suited for regional haul service and higher-torque operating conditions and is verified by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s SmartWay program for low rolling resistance. The tire is designed to provide added traction and
October 30, 2014
Business
Heads up: Deadline for compliance with CARB reefer emissions regs coming Oct. 31
Motor carriers running 2007 year-model reefer units in California must purchase a diesel particulate filter for their reefer engines by Friday, Oct. 31, to be in compliance with the states reefer emissions regs.
October 29, 2014
Business
Changing Gear: Maintenance and performance 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 recent products […]
October 29, 2014
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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