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Q&A: Should I use diesel fuel additives in the winter?
Is your heavy-duty truck prepared for winter weather? Learn how to prepare your truck's fuel system for cold temperatures with these tips from the experts.
October 28, 2020
Some fuel additives only help prevent gelling during cold weather. Others are formulated to enhance fuel economy, add lubricity and provide other benefits.
Gear
Bridgestone’s FuelTech Drive Retread
Bridgestone Americas’ FuelTech Drive Retread is the newest addition to the company’s Bandag MaxTread line. The SmartWay-verified closed-shoulder retread is engineered for over-the-road truckload and less-than-truckload applications. The California Air Res
October 28, 2020
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Gear
Double Coin and CMA’s super-wide trailer tire
Double Coin and CMA’s FT125+ Super-Wide Trailer-Position Tire is suited for tanker truck-trailer applications and is available in size 445/50R22.5. The 20-ply tire contains groove-bottom protection engineered to resist stone penetration and a durable casi
October 26, 2020
Regulations
Trucking Law: Busting myths about inspection regulations
Daily commercial vehicle inspections are an important task for truck drivers, but do you know what is actually required by the FMCSA? Check out these myths.
October 23, 2020
When defects are found in certain parts and accessories identified in the regulation, such as tires, a report must be submitted to the carrier.
Business
Trucker who drove into crowd of protesters in Minnesota now facing charges
The driver of a tanker that drove into a large crowd of protesters in Minneapolis in May is now being charged with two crimes. Other news: Diesel engineers looking at new ways to boost fuel economy, reduce emissions; NASTC’s 2020 Driver of the Year team announced; more
October 22, 2020
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Rechargeable work light a bright idea for your truck
With a rechargeable work light, you won’t have to go looking for fresh batteries the next time you need a little extra light while working on your truck. Snap-on’s high output rechargeable shop light has enough power to illuminate whatever you’re working on. Its six efficient LEDs produce 350 lumens of light output, according to […]
October 14, 2020
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Equipment
Automatic slack adjusters called ‘automatic’ for a reason
Manually adjusting automatic slack adjusters can lead to additional brake system problems as well as safety-related issues, such as crashes. Learn more here.
October 13, 2020
Two example diagrams from the module — download a one-sheet flyer detailing more about the program via this link.
Gear
Retrac’s folding rear entry step
Retrac’s HighRise folding rear entry step is designed for safe, easy and efficient access to trailers and cargo areas. The HighRise includes a corrosion-resistant auto-stowing roller mechanism that helps prevents damage when backing up, and the intuitive
October 13, 2020
Gear
Raybestos’ expanded Transit brake coverage
Raybestos has added rotor and caliper part numbers to its line of brake products to further expand coverage for Ford’s commercial vehicles. Element3 coated rotor coverage has been added for the 2020 Ford Transit-150, Transit-250 and Transit-350, as well a
October 6, 2020
Gear
Hot Shot’s Secret diesel fuel additive
Hot Shot’s Secret Everyday Diesel Treatment diesel fuel additive is formulated to improve a diesel vehicle’s power and fuel economy while also improving the fuel’s lubricity for added protection. The formula is designed to boost cetane levels, clean fuel
October 1, 2020
Business
Western Star unveils next-gen vocational truck, new transmission
Western Star's next-generation vocational truck, the 49X, is designed to be lighter than the 4900, more durable, and easier to upfit. Check it out on Overdrive.
September 30, 2020
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Partners in Business
What to look for when buying a used truck
When buying a used truck, follow these steps to narrow your list of potentials to ensure you get exactly what you need and want. Learn more here on Overdrive.
September 30, 2020
Pride Truck Sales, a premier retailer and wholesaler of pre-owned trucks and trailers today announced its latest branch in Regina, SK. This facility marks its 12th dealership in North America and 5th in the Western Canada region. Strategically located at 4600 Victoria Avenue East, Regina, the expansive facility is roughly 10,000 sq.ft spread over 3 acres of land. Its proximity to Highway 1 makes this location ideal for truckers and fleet owners. Like the other Pride Truck Sales dealerships, this one too will house all makes and models of pre-owned heavy and medium-duty trucks and trailers and provide on-site financing and warranty options. “We’ve had a phenomenal response in Western Canada. With the addition of this location, we are only getting as close to the buyer as possible and will continue doing so, by establishing several more locations this year. Our customers can expect the same great service, 100% customer satisfaction and the most competitive deals. We look forward to serving customers in Regina and across the region,” said Sam Johal, CEO & President of Pride Group.
Electronic Logging Devices
POLL: Has your ELD updated its compliance-assist elements to reflect the hours changes?
Whether you’ve tried out any of the new flexibilities in the hours of service rule or not, this poll asks if your electronic logging device has updated the underlying rule-sets in its time counters/other compliance assist elements as of September 29.
September 29, 2020
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Gear
Petro-Canada’s synthetic transmission fluid
Petro-Canada Lubricants DuraDrive HD Synthetic 668 Transmission Fluid is compatible with Allison Transmissions’ TES 668 drain standard set to take effect Jan. 1 for its on-highway automatic transmissions. Specified for on-highway vehicles, including vocat
September 29, 2020
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Gear
Sirco carrying Bulldog HD Shocks
Sirco Industries now distributes Bulldog HD Shocks, which are manufactured and sold by DMA Sales and includes over 275 heavy-duty shock absorbers for the commercial vehicle market. The shocks are nitrogen gas-charged on most applications for added dampeni
September 28, 2020
Gear
Drov’s trailer monitoring system
Drov’s AirBoxOne trailer monitoring system is designed to beam real-time diagnostics to both the driver and the home office by communicating alerts and notifications wireless to both the cab and the cloud. The system features integrated tire management en
September 28, 2020
Gear
Phillips’ straight-back liftgate socket connection
Phillips has expanded its family of weatherproof Dual Pole QCS2 (Quick-Change Socket) liftgate socket connections to include a straight-back version designed for both tractor and trailer applications. The molded straight-back harness boot with a sealed in
September 23, 2020
Gear
Dana’s aftermarket ring and pinion gearing
Dana’s Spicer Select 404 Ring and Pinion Gearing are suited for post-warranty service to rebuild differentials. The parts feature the company’s five-axis cutting and are purpose-built and manufactured with the same heat treatment processes and materials a
September 23, 2020
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The trucker cap in teacher Amy Watson’s selfie from the day she was tested for COVID-19 later inspired her choice of “long-haulers” to describe COVID survivors with persistent symptoms. “My school’s mascot is a squirrel,” she said, which she finds appropriate, given that her pre-school students, with their short bursts of activity, are “very squirrel-like.”
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Trucking’s bit part in the 'COVID long-haulers’ name
A teacher's trucker cap provides inspiration for her to borrow trucking's "long-hauler" designation for COVID-19 survivors who discover they're facing an indefinite period of further suffering.
Small-fleet owner Jesse McGinness was going for originality with the look of this 2021 Peterbilt 389, spec'ing the black Alcoa rims from the factory. After his maiden voyage in a Class 8 tractor years ago, in a Peterbilt 379, he fell in love with the classic square-hood series. He plans to modify the stacks, the grille and more to all-black finish -- committing sacrilege, says the operator who took him on that first 379 run. McGinness'll maintain plenty in chrome/stainless accents, not to worry. The flattop with lift-axle is powered by the X15 Cummins at 605 hp, with an 18-speed transmission. 'I wanted this truck to be a truck that I thought was cool,' McGinness said, in addition to doing the tough over-dimensional/heavy hauling he'll require of it.
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'WTF' stresses service for long-term success
The glider market grew from a few hundred sales a year in 2010 to upwards of 10,000 as recently as 2017. Gliders sported pre-emissions-regs engines -- no exhaust gas recirculation or selective catalytic reduction components and, thus, no need for DEF. With simpler technology and refurbished engines, the products were much cheaper than new trucks with new engines, making them attractive buys for small-business truckers.
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Glider kit market hits fatal nosedive with latest emissions regs
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After weakened demand in 2020, diesel prices jump back to pre-pandemic levels
Junior Elmore’s Marmon caught Christner's eye right off for a very simple reason: 'I’d never seen a Marmon cabover in the flesh before,' he wrote. 'Up close, it’s easy to see why a Marmon cabover was used in the movie 'Transformers: Age of Extinction' as the Autobot Optimus Prime. Elmore’s Marmon COE #31 HDT-BC-86 was Manufactured 03/1977 in Garland, Texas. This is a complete truck with no parts taken off. Still running when parked in 1999. A good honest work truck that’s nicely spec’d out.' Find more details, and history, via this link.
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Look back at Junior Elmore's classic 1970s rigs
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