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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
Regulations
CTA's Shimoda: Start working on CARB regulation requirements now
“This is going to be a little bit of a moving target for the time being," says Chris Shimoda, California Trucking Association. “But I would not recommend sticking your head in the sand. It’s going to happen.”
July 19, 2023
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Owner-op's journey to trucking, by way of 1973 W900A custom resto: 'Cherry Pie'
Owner-operator Kate Whiting's turn to trucking is wrapped up in her passion for old trucks, none more so than her spectacular 1973 W900A, the latest addition to Howes' Hall of Fame.
July 24, 2023
Channel 19
Load securement, strap work fails: Accidents waiting to happen
Some particularly bad examples of load securement caught law enforcement's attention this week. Here are the worst offenders.
July 21, 2023
Regulations
Bipartisan reps, Senators call on EPA to rethink Phase 3 emissions regs
Thirty-two members of Congress penned a letter to the EPA over concern about the agency's latest heavy-truck rules. Also: Former third-party CDL tester sentenced for bribery scheme; Paccar Parts opens 11 new stores.
July 20, 2023
Custom Rigs
Livestock feed hauler’s high-powered 2008 Peterbilt 389
Wyoming-based Nikki Cheek pulls a brand-new 2024 Timpte Super Hopper with the truck, powered by a Cummins putting 750 horsepower to the ground.
July 20, 2023
Equipment
SolCold wrap reduces HVAC use, improves EV range
An Israeli startup is looking to test its temperature-reducing Glacier 100 wrap on more trucks following successful testing on an electric box truck.
July 13, 2023
Custom Rigs
Winner, winner, pork chop dinner: Results from 2023 Walcott Truckers Jamboree
The 44th annual truck show featured a variety of events, ranging from the Super Truck Beauty Contest and the Iowa pork chop cookout to an antique truck display, Trucker Olympics and more.
July 19, 2023
Regulations
FET repeal may hinge on truck safety, high ZEV cost and supply chain issues
The latest effort to repeal the costly Federal Excise Tax may have the best shot yet thanks to increased regulations, higher zero-emission vehicle costs and supply chain issues.
July 13, 2023
Regulations
Another push to block speed limiters emerges in Congress
An appropriations bill for the DOT includes a provision that would block FMCSA from mandating speed limiters on heavy-duty trucks. Also: Bosch begins volume production of hydrogen fuel cell power modules; latest Highway Angel.
July 14, 2023
Maintenance
Ryder intros new mobile maintenance service for trucks, trailers, more
Torque by Ryder provides a portfolio of maintenance offerings with its fleet of mobile maintenance trucks and technicians. Also: Pilot-Bridgestone tire management partnership exceeding goals; new Love's in Ariz., Miss.; latest Highway Angel.
July 13, 2023
Custom Rigs
1984 Kenworth W900B restomod still a workhorse
Owner J.R. Schleuger showed the rig at the 2023 Shell Rotella SuperRigs show, where it won second place in the Classic Division. It was in "very bad shape" when he bought it, but he restored it with custom parts from his Lifetime Nut Covers business.
July 13, 2023
Equipment
Telematics beyond ELD systems: Promise, redundancy and real expense/uptime benefits
While truck/trailer dedicated telematics beyond ELD systems aren't particularly common among owner-ops and very small fleets, those that do use them for over-the-air diagnostics and more find value. Many, however, rank costs higher than benefits.
July 10, 2023
Equipment
In-cab and out, camera options expand amid push-pull of privacy concern, regulatory attention
The distaste for driver-facing cameras doesn’t only come from what they are, but what they might become. NTSB's past calls for mandates for video-event recorders set the stage years ago. Meanwhile, new options with multicamera systems expand views.
July 10, 2023
Business
Can AI transform the prying eyes of in-cab cameras for the better?
Overdrive's State of Surveillance survey made it clear that drivers just straight up hate in-cab cameras, but new AI features of video event-recording cameras are attempting to win them over. Will it work?
July 10, 2023
Equipment
Report: 57% of in-use diesel trucks feature low-emission tech
The Diesel Technology Forum reports that there were 10.2% more 2010 or newer diesel trucks on the road in 2022 than 2021. Also: Trax, TriumphPay partner for fraud prevention, more; Knight-Swift completes U.S. Xpress acquisition; Mack, Stoughton recalls.
July 10, 2023
Regulations
CARB, truck and engine OEMs enter partnership to meet clean air goals
CARB will align with EPA’s 2027 regulations for nitrogen oxide emissions and commits to providing no less than four years of lead time and at least three years of regulatory stability before imposing new requirements.
July 6, 2023
Custom Rigs
Independent's 2022 W9 hauls livestock coast-to-coast
Wyoming-based Cody Davis won several awards with the rig at the 2023 Shell Rotella SuperRigs competition, including first place in the Tractor-Trailer Division, Best Lights and Best Chrome.
July 6, 2023
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