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Regulations
CVSA asks for more time to comment on automatic emergency braking proposal
The group representing commercial vehicle inspectors said the initial 60-day comment period isn't enough to properly analyze and comment on the proposal. Also: Forward Air, Omni Logistics merging; Sheetz opens new location with truck parking, fueling.
August 11, 2023
Custom Rigs
'Period correct' 1986 Pete 359 a part of the family after total restoration
Owner Joe Scetto has spent so much time and money restoring this truck to its full 1986 glory his wife jokes it's her "sister wife." After all, he did drive it to the wedding.
August 10, 2023
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Equipment
Starting with smaller ZEVs could prove to be 'a good plan'
The higher costs and infrastructure delays associated with larger Class 8 zero emission trucks may make smaller ZEV adoption more ideal to start.
August 9, 2023
Equipment
Peterbilt opens order book for new 589
The new model announced in May to replace the iconic 389 will begin production in January 2024. Also: Love's donates $100,000 to St. Christopher Fund; Pilot opens annual Road Warrior contest nominations.
August 9, 2023
Custom Rigs
Patterson Farms' pristine fleet of vintage Peterbilt 379s
A Massachusetts farming and trucking operation put on a show of force with about two dozen Peterbilt 379s that still work hard and aren't afraid to show some nicks and knocks.
August 3, 2023
Regulations
Side underride guard mandate: Rail disaster waiting to happen?
After a spate of recent, high-profile rail crashes, the effort to mandate side underride guards hasn't accounted for the threat of more, and admits huge costs with little benefit. Truckers, ultimately, bear responsibility for judging rail clearances.
August 2, 2023
Regulations
Brakes: Top Roadcheck OOS violation | Speed limiter block in new legislation
Nearly 40% of all trucks placed out of service during CVSA's International Roadcheck inspection blitz in May were due to brake-related violations. Also: Another attempt to block speed limiters; latest Highway Angel attends to victims at crash site.
August 1, 2023
Equipment
Oil industry's new category to help with emissions, efficiency
The PC-12 engine oils will roll out in 2027 along with new EPA and state regulations on emissions. With better chemistry, the oil industry and OEMs hope new oils will help industry meet and exceed standards for efficiency and clean air.
August 1, 2023
Regulations
House bill would protect diesels against state bans, Senate floats carrier selection standard
A bill in the Senate would require shippers/brokers to simply ensure carriers are licensed, registered, and insured. Also: House bill would block attempts to eliminate the sale of vehicles with internal combustion engines; 55K Volvos recalled; more.
July 31, 2023
Regulations
Coalition: Lack of fueling infrastructure 'fatal flaw' for fast trucking EV transition
The Clean Freight Coalition met with government officials this week to discuss challenges of transitioning to electric trucks. Also: Waymo halts autonomous truck program; Sheetz's driver sweepstakes; Highway Angel helps lost boy.
July 28, 2023
Equipment
Electric trailers may get weight allowance and court date
California is taking a closer look at electric trailers, and the U.S. Supreme Court may have to do the same following an emissions ruling that applies only to conventional trailers.
July 27, 2023
Gear
Carrier Transicold CARB-compliant reefer line
Carrier Transicold
The company is now offering two versions of its Vector trailer refrigeration system -- the new Vector 8700 single-temperature unit and Vector 8800MT multi-temperature unit.
July 27, 2023
Custom Rigs
‘Last of the 389s’: Jade Transport’s 2023 Peterbilt 389X
Jade driver Barry Kasdorf showed the fleet's newest truck at Shell Rotella SuperRigs in June. It got the second-place nod in the Working Truck -- Limited Mileage class. The truck features a number of custom touches from Shift Products.
July 27, 2023
Channel 19
Tesla Semi smokes diesel trucks on Donner Pass' steep grades
Footage of Tesla's Semi blowing the doors off diesel trucks on the Donner Pass in California might make Elon Musk's case that the rig is indeed "badass."
July 27, 2023
Regulations
CARB seeks input on new committee to implement latest emissions regs
The California Air Resources Board will host a public meeting next month to discuss the formation of a Truck Regulation Advisory Committee for its newest emissions regs. Also: Fleets seek training exemption; TMS launches new freight network.
July 27, 2023
Regulations
Side underride guards the costliest trucking mandate ever?
As NHTSA considers a mandate for side-underride guards on new trailers, small-biz truckers voice cost, operational and safety concerns. Advancing any mandate, OOIDA contended, would ignore longstanding worry left unaddressed over many years.
July 26, 2023
Equipment
Used truck sales post monthly growth
ACT Research reported a 1.8% month-over-month increase in used truck sales volume, due in part to equipment churn. Also: Spot rates fall again, though dray carriers caught a rise; another female-trucking meet; new charging station at Port of Long Beach.
July 26, 2023
Equipment
Nikola truck erupts in flames again, company still suspects 'foul play'
Nikola's Phoenix headquarters saw a truck fire on Sunday, and it's the second one from the same truck, which the company suspects was set ablaze in an act of "foul play."
July 24, 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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