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Walk through updates to 2nd-gen Nikola Tre battery-electric cabover
At this year's ACT Expo in Las Vegas, Nikola reps walked through the company's second-gen version of its Tre battery-electric Class 8. Also: Ohio Peterbilt showcases new online service appointment booking system.
June 24, 2024
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Equipment
Towing industry dominates FMCSA public discussion of predatory billing and practice
Tow company owners and representatives forcefully pushed back against perceived overly simplistic views of what is or isn't 'predatory,' with plenty attempts at explanation for why they charge what they charge.
June 24, 2024
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Owner-op Bruce Roche's summertime-hauling '91 Kenworth K100
Under Roche's ownership, the Cummins N14-powered rig is only used in the summer months moving new trailers for dealers and hauling some of Roche's antique tractors to fairs and parades.
June 21, 2024
Bruce Roche's 1991 Kenworth K100
Custom Rigs
MATS 'Build-Off': Dickerson Custom Trucks' '96 379 boasts Cat dozer power
From an engine that was originally in a bulldozer to a cab-width 4K screen as a dash and much more, the custom truck shop's build is certainly among most standout seen at MATS this year.
June 20, 2024
Dickerson Custom Trucks' 1996 Peterbilt 379 custom build
Equipment
Peterbilt's two recent Model 589 milestones
Peterbilt delivered the 1,000th 589 to a fleet customer and took the 5,000th 589 order. Also: Roadside service subscription now available in Trucker Path app; Drivewyze expands to eight Manitoba weigh stations.
June 19, 2024
Mike Lowrie takes delivery of 1,000th Peterbilt 589
Regulations
OOIDA, oil industry join spate of lawsuits against EPA over Phase 3 regs
The American Petroleum Institute, OOIDA and others are just the latest in a string of lawsuits over the latest heavy-duty emissions rule from EPA. Also: Fleet owner indicted on bevy of fraud charges; FMCSA grants under-21 waiver extension; more.
June 18, 2024
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Reader Rigs
Dale Ziegler's Custom '24 Peterbilt 579 pulls a flatbed
The truck features a number of aftermarket accessories, including lights, stainless fenders, a reverse bow-tie visor and more.
June 18, 2024
Dale Ziegler's 2024 Peterbilt 579
Regulations
Calstart petitions to back EPA in lawsuits over latest heavy-truck regs
The group has filed a motion to intervene on behalf of the EPA in trucking's lawsuits against the Phase 3 greenhouse gas regulations. Also: Recalls hit Wabash reefers, Autocar severe-duty trucks and Volvo and Mack trucks; new Love's in Oregon.
June 17, 2024
Kenworth T680e BEV
Custom Rigs
'83 Kenworth W9 honors fleet's history
The truck is the last truck still owned by the fleet that was purchased by founder Keith Titus, father of current owner Dan Titus. It was restored and unveiled to Dan Titus at MATS back in March.
June 13, 2024
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Regulations
Inspectors sideline 570 trucks during secret brake blitz | 916,000-lb. 'super load' to tie up traffic
CVSA's unannounced Brake Safety Day found 88.4% of inspected trucks to have no brakes-related issues. Also: Delays possible in Ohio for upcoming "super load" move; FMCSA plans seat belt survey; channel to Port of Baltimore cleared for normal operations.
June 12, 2024
PBBT brakes inspection
Regulations
FMCSA opens registration for virtual carrier safety rating listening sessions
FMCSA will host an in-person meeting at the Texas Trucking Show later this month, along with virtual sessions on June 25 and July 31. Also: Diesel continues to fall as spot rates stagnate; CARB-compliant Paccar MX-13's Kenworth availability.
June 11, 2024
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Equipment
Numerous recalls announced across major OEMs
Two recalls each from Daimler, Volvo and Mack resulted in a total of more than 1,700 units being recalled for issues related to steering components, wheel hubs and battery management software in an electric truck.
June 10, 2024
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Life
High-value cargo increasingly targeted by thieves
The Overhaul cargo theft recording firm tracked 11 thefts worth more than $1 million each in the first quarter of 2024 alone. Also: CARB says "zero-emission" truck adoption is outpacing regulatory requirements.
June 7, 2024
Overhaul cargo theft map
Custom Rigs
'Popo': 1955 needlenose Kenworth's second owner rebuilds a classic
The classic Kenworth was found by Damian Minteer -- only the truck's second owner -- in a field in pretty rough shape. Minteer bought the truck more than 25 years ago and rebuilt it, now to pull his camper and attend truck shows.
June 6, 2024
Damian Minteer's 1955 Kenworth
Equipment
Driver's death prompts in-cab carbon monoxide warning | New Paccar MX-13
A Washington state department is warning truckers against using butane, propane and other fuel-burning cooking stoves and space heaters in trucks, as they produce CO. Also: Paccar's MX-13 now CARB Low-NOx-compliant; I-17 NB closed this weekend in Phoenix.
June 5, 2024
Carbon monoxide warning on bottle of butane
Gear
Michelin intros new on-/off-road retread drive tire
Michelin North America
The new Michelin X Works D retread "is designed to be the next generation retread optimized for exceptional wear performance, toughness and traction in mixed and aggressive applications."
June 5, 2024
Michel X Works D retread
Custom Rigs
Owner-operator's 'Hoss' 389 wins big at SuperRigs
Dodd City, Texas-based Kaleb Hammett took home Best of Show at the Shell Rotella SuperRigs working truck show, held at Texas Motor Speedway in Ft. Worth.
June 4, 2024
Kaleb Hammett's 2019 Peterbilt 389, 'Hoss'
Regulations
Brake Safety Week dates set with focus on brake linings, pads
Possibly the biggest inspection initiative each year aside from International Roadcheck, Brake Safety Week will feature a keen focus on brakes and their related components.
June 4, 2024
PBBT in use at GA scale house
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Owner-operator Raiko Graveran might be the 'nicest dude in all of trucking,' a version of which has been said by more than one truck showgoer who's found him and his 1995 Freightliner FLD 120 parked up. Here he's showing off fairly recent wins at the Old Town Rig Down event in Nacogdoches, Texas. Look for Graveran out at the Stars, Stripes and White Lines event this week in Atlanta.
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Red, white and 'Little Blue': The story of owner-operator Raiko Graveran
RGT Transport owner Graveran came to the United States in '08 on a raft from Cuba, ultimately able to gain legal permanent resident status with the immigration policy of the time. Today, he's the proud owner of a multi-award-winning custom '95 FLD flattop that cuts a unique picture on the show circuit.
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