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Grote introduces 4SEE smart trailer safety system
Two weeks after announcing fourth-generation leaders Dominic, John and Mike Grote have acquired 100 percent control of the business, Grote Industries released its revolutionary new 4SEE smart trailer system during a press event Wednesday.
September 14, 2022
Grote's 4SEE smart nose box
Regulations
EPA cracks down on emission system ‘defeat devices’
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently announced action taken against several diesel shops for violations of the federal Clean Air Act related to installing or selling illegal “defeat devices” to bypass emissions control systems.
September 12, 2022
diesel engine
Equipment
Newer Western Star, Peterbilt, Kenworth trucks recalled
An issue with the hood bezel covers on certain Western Star trucks and an ECM problem on certain Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks prompted recalls.
September 6, 2022
Western Star 49X
Equipment
Peterbilt launches special-edition 389X
The limited-release Model 389X features bold styling, inside and out, and bright exterior features. Only 1,389 of the trucks will be produced. Also: Convoy unveils new QuickPay option; U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree Tour set.
September 8, 2022
Peterbilt 389X
Custom Rigs
Fleenor Bros. at it again -- 2022 Kenworth W900 the fleet's latest working show truck
Fleenor Bros. driver J.T. Picah, who has been with the company a little over three and a half years, showed one of the fleet’s newest rides, this 2022 Kenworth W900, at the 2022 Shell Rotella SuperRigs working truck show in Branson, Missouri, in June.
September 8, 2022
Fleenor Bros.' 2022 Kenworth W900
Equipment
TuSimple legal chief steps down, company subject of class action lawsuit
The lawsuit claims that TuSimple made false and misleading statements to the market, overstated its commitment to safety and concealed significant problems with its technology, leading to a decline in the company's stock prices.
September 7, 2022
TuSimple semi-truck
Equipment
CARB opens small-fleet 'zero-emission' voucher program
Small fleets of 20 or fewer vehicles with an annual revenue of less than $15 million are eligible and will have access to funding that can cover costs related to the purchase and operation of zero-emission trucks.
September 1, 2022
Peterbilt 579EV
Custom Rigs
'Olde School' 2000 Freightliner Classic XL
Owner-operator Kevin Carter has 50 years of experience behind the wheel. His rig's moniker underscores a philosophy: "I believe in service, I believe in respect. You respect me, I respect you, even when the customer is wrong."
September 1, 2022
kevin carter olde school freightliner truck
Equipment
Watch: Ride along in Western Star's new 57X
Ride along with CCJ Chief Editor Jason Cannon as he takes a spin around the Detroit-Metro area in the most fuel efficient Western Star ever built.
August 26, 2022
Jason Cannon driving the new western star 57X
Custom Rigs
'Wild Child' 379 lives up to its name
The 379 features old-school flames on the hood, down the side of the truck and on the rear fenders, along with a custom grille and numerous other custom touches that play into the truck's "Wild Child" persona.
August 25, 2022
Randy Victory's 1999 Peterbilt 379 at night
Trucking Law
6 pre- and post-trip inspection myths, and reality: Trucking Law
Owner-operators know how important inspections are, but much of the conventional wisdom around inspections is more fiction than fact, which in some cases can lead to OOS violations. Here Overdrive's Trucking Law video series sets the record straight.
August 25, 2022
Officer inspecting a semi-truck next to the trucking law logo
Equipment
Pilot working to bring autonomous truck services to truck stops
Pilot announced this week a partnership with autonomous truck tech firm Kodiak to develop autonomous truck services at truck stops. Also: Weigh in on large carriers' hair follicle drug testing request; Pennsylvania trucker bathroom access bill stalls.
August 24, 2022
Kodiak Robotics Pilot partnership
Equipment
Quick spin: International LT gets next-gen update, new global powertrain
International is giving its on-highway LT Series a facelift after 6 years, and it's getting the last combustion engine that parent company Traton Group says it will ever develop.
August 22, 2022
International LT Series tractor
Equipment
What's available in the used-truck-warranty market
Beyond the OEM warranties that sometimes can be found on newer used trucks, aftermarket extended warranties are available from a handful of providers, and powertrain warranties are available from engine OEMs.
August 16, 2022
Owner-operator Sustaita's 2013 Kenworth T660 hooked to a dry van
Custom Rigs
Father-son small-fleet flagship: A&D Equipment's 2020 Peterbilt 389/Landoll 930
Andy Chavez Sr. continues to school his son on the ins and outs of combination hauling in this pristine 2020 Peterbilt 389, the A&D Equipment flagship, hauling construction equipment in and around Santa Clara, California.
August 18, 2022
A&D Equipment's 2020 Peterbilt 389
Equipment
International debuts its first integrated powertrain, powered by new 13-liter
International rolls out "the last combustion engine that we will ever develop," its first-ever transmission and a compact aftertreatment package.
August 16, 2022
Mathias Carlbaum
Equipment
Updated: Maintenance know-how to help stay ahead of inspectors
From tires and brakes to air and emissions systems, we've compiled this comprehensive collection of truck maintenance coverage in Overdrive to help keep your rig passing inspections and hauling strong.
February 14, 2020
truck belt maintenance
Overdrive Extra
How Steve Kron took his 2001 International above 10 mpg
Steve Kron is a miles-per-gallon pioneer. He’s not running a newer truck, and has added little in the way of electronics-enabled technology. He’s just an owner-operator with a distinct ability to look outside the box for effective tactics to boost mpg.
August 17, 2022
steve kron's 2001 international
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The spot-market slide, and an owner-op return to leasing refuge
As rates on the spot markets for freight have fallen, ATBS is starting to see a shift for many owners who went out and got authority during the last couple of spot market boom years, a move back to leasing. Dig into revenue, cost, income performance here.
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3 Angels, 3 trucks: Aispuro family fleet shows out in force
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