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Regulations
Broker group establishes fraud task force | Potential fire at issue in two recent recalls, among others
TIA's Fraud Task Force aims to reduce fraudulent activities in the marketplace and actively engaging the FMCSA to address these concerns. Also: Recalls hit International, Volvo, Mack trucks, Wabash van trailers.
June 12, 2023
Equipment
Canadian wildfire smoke calls for more diligent air filter practices
Particulate matter in wildfire smoke presents health risks and can shorten a vehicle's air filter life.
June 11, 2023
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March 24, 2025
Regulations
NHTSA extends trailer side underride guard comment period
The agency is seeking comments on unexpected costs and benefits, and more, of requiring side underride guards on trailers. Also: WOTAB meeting later this month; Nebraska fuel haulers get more HOS relief; parking facility planned for San Antonio.
June 9, 2023
Custom Rigs
Cowboy State of mind: SuperRigs kicks off in Wyoming
Quality over quantity. That's the unofficial theme of the 41st annual Shell Rotella SuperRigs, under way as of today in Gillette, Wyoming. Turnout isn't as high as most years for the annual event, but the quality of the trucks that are here is top-notch.
June 8, 2023
Custom Rigs
'Just a workhorse': Father-son duo's 2007 Peterbilt 379
The truck is nicknamed “Second Chance” -- the pair's previous truck, a 2000 379, just about put them out of business due to various mechanical problems. The owner-ops haul coal and other commodities leased to U.S. Bulk.
June 8, 2023
Equipment
POLL: Do you treat your diesel fuel year-round, just seasonally, or not at all?
Treating seasonally in winter traditionally has been most common as an anti-gel, though since the introduction of EGR, ULSD and the downspeeding of many diesel engines, it's grown in prominence for a variety of reasons. What's your practice?
June 6, 2023
Equipment
Ford Super Duty recalled for steering column issue
Ford recall: The steering column on certain 2023 Ford Super Duty pickups may separate and cause a crash.
May 30, 2023
Regulations
Calif. bill requiring drivers in autonomous trucks advances
The bill, which would require a safety driver in all autonomous trucks in the state, passed the state assembly and moves to the senate. Also: Port of Oakland closed Friday over labor dispute; C.H. Robinson recognizes top carriers; more.
June 2, 2023
Custom Rigs
Seeing double: Kentucky small fleet owner's unique Western Star pairing
Owner Eric Gibson has customized a pair of Western Star trucks that are sure to grab attention. One truck, a road tractor, is a 2017 4900FA model. The other is a souped-up 1988 4964 model that's built to compete in truck and tractor pulls.
June 1, 2023
Equipment
NHTSA investigating 'false positive' automatic braking events in certain Freightliner, Western Star trucks
The agency is investigating AEB systems in 2017-2022 Freightliner Cascadia and Western Star 5700 trucks for alleged unnecessary emergency braking events. Also: More truck parking in West Memphis; FMCSA launches human trafficking awareness campaign.
May 31, 2023
Regulations
Group of senators ask EPA to withdraw Phase 3 greenhouse gas regs
A group of 27 U.S. senators last week penned a letter to the EPA voicing concerns over the agency's Phase 3 greenhouse gas regulations on heavy-duty trucks. Also: Lighting recalls for International, Western Star trucks; latest Highway Angel
May 30, 2023
Equipment
Nearly 800 trucks sidelined during unannounced inspection blitz
CVSA's annual unannounced Brake Safety Day, this year held April 19, saw 773 trucks placed out of service. Also: ACT reports that, while rates are still in favor of shippers, a rebalancing is underway; latest Highway Angel.
May 26, 2023
Custom Rigs
Custom-built 1979 International Transtar II of Iowa-based Andy Goettsch
Galva, Iowa-based Andy Goettsch owns this 1979 International Transtar II, which he showed at the 2023 Mid-America Trucking Show. The rig won first place in the Antique Custom -- Bobtail class.
May 25, 2023
Gear
Cobra's 75 All Road: Advanced signal processing, compact design aims to change CB radio game
The 75 All Road CB sits outside what over-the-road truckers are used to for CB technology through the years. In this video, the company walks us through the various features built into the dual-mode AM/FM unit with bluetooth headset pairing.
May 24, 2023
Regulations
House votes in favor of EPA emission regs rollback
The U.S. House on Tuesday joined its counterparts in the Senate in passing legislation to roll back EPA emission regulations slated to impact heavy-duty tractors in model year 2027.
May 23, 2023
Channel 19
Caught at Roadcheck: 2023 inspection fails
How not to do it: With Roadcheck in the books for the year, a few states put forth some of the worst equipment and driver failures they saw. You might think of these as "negative reinforcement," as it were, of your own safe practices.
May 23, 2023
Voices
Love it or hate it? Peterbilt fanatics respond to the 589 unveiling
New poll results show overwhelming approval for the new Peterbilt 589, but drill down into the details and there's plenty reader questions. Cab too big? Hood too short? Is it really a good 389 replacement? See what owners are saying about the new rig.
May 19, 2023
Regulations
Roadcheck wraps in New York: What inspectors saw
On the ground with inspectors in New York on the final day of Roadcheck -- get a feel for the biggest enforcement event in trucking, in the No. 11 state for inspection intensity in the current rankings.
May 18, 2023
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