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Reader Rigs
Antique KW pair an owner's working projects
Owner Elam Martin works both rigs -- a 1985 Kenworth K100 and a 1989 Kenworth W900B.
December 8, 2023
Pride & Polish
'Limited Mileage' king: The sharp 1985 KW K100, Eby hopper of Twin Pine Farm
The truck works, though its miles look more like those of a suburban commuter than an over-the-road trucker. Operator Matt Bankert's logged just 80,000 in nine years of farm work with the cabover, powered by a fully mechanical Caterpillar.
December 7, 2023
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February 19, 2025
Maintenance
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
Overdrive Extra
It's a deal: Perfect timing yields $50K saved on a new truck
But the price drop wasn't all there was to it when Matthew Mickenberg carefullly weighed added costs and other potential savings, reversing his early-year decision to hang on to his five-year-old Kenworth T680.
December 5, 2023
Equipment
Nearly 1,900 Mack, Volvo trucks recalled for accelerator pedal sensor issue
In the affected units, the engine may not return to idle within two seconds if the accelerator pedal position sensor becomes disconnected, as standards require. Also: Mudflap partners with fraud-prevention firm; Lode King recalls hopper bottom trailers.
December 4, 2023
Equipment
Electric-truck purchase incentives present big challenges for small fleets, owner-operators
While small fleets are by and large excluded from current "zero-emission" transition requirements in California and elsewhere, funding exists for those looking to be proactive. At once, taking advantage of those incentives could be difficult.
December 4, 2023
Equipment
Massachusetts may join other states with 'rolling stock' tax exemptions
The bills, if passed, would exempt truck, trailer and parts buyers in the state from paying sales tax, as in most other states. Also: Aftermarket parts sales back down to early-2021 levels after November '22 peak; two truckers win big in Maryland Lottery.
November 30, 2023
Pride & Polish
Hard-working 1984 Pete cabover returns to Pride & Polish glory
After winning in the Antique category in 2020, C.J. Donovan's 1984 Peterbilt 362 is now a two-time Pride & Polish champ with a win in the Working Combo, 2007 & Older category this year.
November 30, 2023
Regulations
Connecticut scraps plan to ban ICE vehicles
Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont had very little legislative support.
November 29, 2023
Reader Rigs
CNG-powered Pete hauls for city of L.A.
The nat-gas Cummins powers the 2020 567 model to haul wood chips and mulch in and around Los Angeles.
November 28, 2023
Pride & Polish
1966 Peterbilt 281 a piece of trucking history, and a Pride & Polish champ
Kevin Cimmiyotti's red and white rig took the Antique division of Overdrive's Pride & Polish competition. It brings with it storied parts of trucking's long forgotten past.
November 24, 2023
Equipment
Used-truck prices have fallen about a quarter this year
ACT Research reported used truck prices also slid another 1% in October from September. In other news: ATA's Truck Tonnage Index improved in October, erasing a September decline in freight hauled by trucks.
November 24, 2023
Custom Rigs
'Tweety Bird': Owner-operator Michael Gerber's 1999 Kenworth W900
Gerber's five-year-old Elite Transfer LLC business follows a couple decades behind the wheel as a driver. The owner-operator pivoted to refrigerated freight recently after starting out in business pulling a flatbed. The 1999 KW features a 600-hp Cat.
November 23, 2023
Reader Rigs
1998 Kenworth T800: Longtime Chicago-area produce hauler's pride and joy
Mark Solomon, owner of fifth-generation family owned and operated Solomon Produce, bought this truck new in 1998. His family has a long history in the Chicago-area produce business, dating back more than 115 years.
November 21, 2023
Life
CargoNet: 'Extremely high' cargo theft threat looms for Thanksgiving
CargoNet offers a number of tips and best practices to help mitigate the risk of theft over the holiday weekend. Also: Kenworth launches video series celebrating 100th anniversary; CVSA plans Human Trafficking Awareness Initiative; more.
November 21, 2023
Overdrive Radio
The top 5 diesel fault codes, and emissions issues you can do something about
This Overdrive Radio episode features TA Petro service lead Homer Hogg's top five fault codes, and the actionable steps owner-operators and small fleets can take to guard against some of the most common issues seen in emissions.
November 20, 2023
Regulations
Truck drivers lose case against fleet over Calif. labor laws | I-10 back open
The truck drivers, employed by a non-California-based fleet, claimed the company didn't meet certain California payment requirements. Also: I-10 back open in L.A.; certain severe-duty Peterbilts with Cummins L9N engines recalled.
November 20, 2023
Custom Rigs
Georgia-based small fleet's 2000 Peterbilt 379
The Peterbilt 379 today is mostly a show truck, though it does work about 20,000 miles a year, owner Jerry Knowles said. All told, the truck boasts around 1.7 million miles on the odometer.
November 16, 2023
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Owner-op Lucas Zach's project 2017 Peterbilt 389, 2025 Timpte hopper
Mods through the years Zach's owned the 2017 389 result in what's a well-balanced look for this custom Pete, with sharp paint lines, a Cat under the hood, and a hopper-hauling setup built to handle the rough-and-dirty side of farm-haul work and still turn heads.
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