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Equipment
ATK Oilfield Transportation puts KW C500s to the test
Take this pictorial tour through the fleet of 65 Kenworth C500s that powers ATK Oilfield Transportation, providing oil rig moving services throughout Western Canada and Texas.
September 18, 2014
Equipment
Gaining an advantage: Kenworthâs updated T680 has integrated drivetrain, improved aerodynamics
Kenworth recently sent its T680 highway tractor back to the drawing board. The resulting T680 Advantage builds on the truckâs already slippery profile while adding internal and external enhancements for increased efficiency and fuel economy in long-haul applications.
September 16, 2014
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Business
Diesel price continues downward spiral, still at lowest point since mid-2012
The national average price for a gallon of on-highway diesel fell again in the week ended Sept. 15, according to the Department of Energy, who reported it as down another 1.3 cents to $3.801.
September 15, 2014
Business
Chevron rolls out new engine oil for severe duty applications
Chevron announced last week a new category of engine oil for severe duty, start-and-stop applications. A nationwide rollout is planned for Sept. 15.
September 15, 2014
Overdrive Extra
Changing Gear: Kenworth on an upgrade tear
Handling product announcements for OverdriveOnline.com and its print product, I see a slew of gear-related news cross my desk on a daily basis. For the most part, this is all good information worth passing along to you readers, so I put a fresh spin on it and post it online, and later I send a [âŚ]
September 15, 2014
Business
Photo, video: Western Star introduces re-designed on-highway tractor
Western Star unveiled Sept. 11 its new 5700XE tractor, which the truck maker says is designed for driver comfort and equipped with an array of modern tech.
September 11, 2014
Business
Truck platooning system with autonomous braking, cruise showcased at Detroit show
The system, which is based on features like adaptive cruise control and autonomous braking, was developed in a three-company partnership that includes Meritor Wabco, Peloton and Denso. Itâs touted by the companies as one that can save fuel economy and increase fleet efficiency.
September 11, 2014
Business
If it ainât broke, fix it anyway
Youâve heard the old axiom âIf it ainât broke, donât fix it.â Many owner-operators seem to follow that rule, but you shouldnât get caught up in that mindset: Itâs much more economical to maintain an engine and truck than it is to replace parts because of neglect.
September 11, 2014
Business
Peterbilt shows off self-driving truck
Peterbilt this week at the ITS World Congress in Detroit demonstrated its autonomous truck, a Peterbilt Model 579 concept truck.
September 9, 2014
Business
Photos: Modified Mack Granite âmast truckâ moors new Goodyear blimp
The Granite was ordered as a three-axle model but was modified by Engineered Chassis Systems, a subsidiary of the Nuss Group, which built the body, converted it to an all-wheel-drive 8Ă8 and installed the twin steer axles.
September 9, 2014
Business
Diesel price holds, still at lowest point in more than 2 years
The national average price for a gallon of on-highway diesel did not change in the week ended Sept. 8 from the week prior, remaining at $3.814. Thatâs the lowest national average price since July 2012, following nine straight weeks of drops.
September 8, 2014
Business
Mack announces new 405-hp MP7 engine
Mack Trucks announced Sept. 8 the new Mack MP7 405 Super Econodyne engine, available with up to 405 hp and 1,560 lb.-ft. of torque.
September 8, 2014
Overdrive Extra
Changing Gear: Trailer rewind
This week weâre resuming our 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, itâs likely you occasionally might have missed a few gear rollouts. Today weâre hitting rewind on some new trailers [âŚ]
September 8, 2014
Gear
Ridewellâs trailer suspension
Ridewellâs RSS-233 series of 13,200-pound-capacity trailer suspensions are designed for reduced weight and have a compact mounting envelope to help simplify installation. The steerable, liftable suspensions have a dual-draw key kingpin design to help exte
September 5, 2014
Business
Brake inspection blitz happening this week
The annual Brake Safety Week inspection spree is taking place this week, Sept. 7-13. CVSA says more than 30,000 trucks and buses will be inspected.
September 5, 2014
Business
Tango claims it bought 450 defective engines in latest Navistar lawsuit
Major national carrier Tango Transport has become the latest carrier to sue Navistar-International over the truck and engine makerâs line of EGR-only MaxxForce engines, built between 2008 and 2012. Tango claims the engines were defective and Navistar concealed that information from buyers.
September 4, 2014
Gear
Xantrexâs combination inverter/battery charger
Xantrexâs Freedom SW 230VAC/50Hz combination inverter, battery charger and transfer switch is designed to provide fully automatic electrical power management for trucks of all sizes. When connected to an external AC power source, the Freedom SW allows the
September 4, 2014
Business
CARB fines LA County $250k, carrier $116k for emissions violations
Californiaâs Air Resources Board has levied two hefty fines recently for violations by truck operators to comply with its stringent emissions regulations, billing LA County for $250k and a beverage carrier for $116k.
September 4, 2014
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Californiaâs âsmog checkâ for out-of-state trucks: EPA proposes to disapprove
EPA's proposal would keep the Clean Truck Check regulation in place for heavy-duty vehicles registered in California, but would disapprove the reg's out-of-state and out-of-country applicability.
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