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Senators seek to overturn recent EPA rule on heavy-duty truck emissions

Sen. Deb Fischer and a group of 33 other Senators introduced legislation that would nullify EPA's December 2022 rulemaking. Also: I-80 in Wyoming whiteout-hairy; Concert for St. Christopher Fund set for April in Knoxville, Tennessee; latest Highway Angel.

February 9, 2023

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Owner-operator Mel Williams' work-in-progress 2003 Peterbilt 379

Williams, well-known on social media as the "Truckin' Unicorn," showed her work-in-progress 2003 Peterbilt 379 at the Mayberry Truck Show in Mt. Airy, North Carolina, last fall.

February 9, 2023

Mel Williams' 2003 Peterbilt 379

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Owner-ops navigate rocky truck parts-procurement landscape

In Part 1 of this two-part feature, research reveals owners increasingly turning online and to new vendors for parts in the post-COVID era of procurement. Others have gotten crafty, devising unique strategies to ensure they have the parts they need.

February 8, 2023

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Port truckers score win in chassis choice lawsuit

A Federal Maritime Commission judge ruled ocean carriers can't legally require motor carriers to use specific chassis providers to move containers. Also: Mack, Volvo EVs recalled over fire concern; new training-assistance grant; latest Highway Angel.

February 7, 2023

Intermodal port trucks

Tire wear patterns telling of overall truck maintenance

Correctly reading and interpreting tire wear can save you money, enhance safety and alleviate maintenance headaches.

July 1, 2011

Tread patterns on a truck tire

Truck clipped by small plane during emergency landing on Texas highway

A small plane lost power as it approached a highway near Houston and made an emergency landing, clipping a trailer as it landed. Also: NHTSA denies request to remove rear impact guard labeling requirement; fleet wants pulsating brake lights on trailers.

January 27, 2023

Plane emergency landing on Texas highway

John Highley’s custom specialized-freight-hauling 2018 W900L

The truck features the classic Kenworth Apache paint scheme, which Highley modeled after the W9 featured in the 1970s TV series "Movin' On."

February 2, 2023

John Highley's 2018 Kenworth W900L

Freightliner debuts second SuperTruck

SuperTruck II achieved an aerodynamic drag reduction of more than 12% over SuperTruck I and its prototype 13-liter engine reduced fuel consumption by 5.7%.

February 1, 2023

Freightliner SuperTruck II

Electronic Logging Devices

FMCSA revokes another ELD from registry, asks for input on autonomous truck regs

The ELD ONE device failed to meet minimum ELD requirements, according to FMCSA. Also: FMCSA seeks public input on regs related to autonomous trucks; driver sentenced for Social Security fraud; Love's, Freightliner ink service partnership.

January 31, 2023

NHTSA issues consent order to Volvo Group North America

NHTSA has issued a consent order with Volvo Group North America, stating the OEM failed to recall vehicles in a timely fashion and to comply with other recall and reporting requirements for 2017 issue.

January 30, 2023

Nova Bus LFS Artic

NHTSA begins trailer side-underride-guard rule process

The agency has sent an advance notice of proposed rulemaking to the White House for approval before it's published in the Federal Register. Also: Idaho launches new 511 app with trucker features; TA inks EV charging deal; Autocar trucks recalled.

January 30, 2023

side underride guard crash test

Hours regs waived for propane haulers in three states

Governors in Nevada, South Dakota and Wyoming have issued emergency declarations over propane shortages. Also: I-15 closing in Nevada; overweight waiver extended for certain Iowa haulers; FleetPride acquires Florida repair shop.

January 24, 2023

Tanker truck on highway

Overdrive Radio

Trucking like a locomotive in restored 1960s Kenworths

In this Overdrive Radio edition, log hauler, writer, podcaster Gord Magill drew out more of Edison Motors cofounder Chace Barber’s story about his unique approach to electric-drive trucks, with some surprising benefits and potential applications.

January 27, 2023

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Used truck sales picked up in December

ACT Research reported, however, that sales were down 30% from December 2021. Also: Mid-West Truck & Trailer Show set for next weekend in Illinois; latest Highway Angel recognized for helping coworker and fellow driver having stroke.

January 26, 2023

Lil' Ray's Transport: Five custom classics caught at Merced truck show

In addition to two trucks well-known to the show truck community, Ray Rodriquez also showed three classic cars -- a 1959 Chevy Impala convertible, a 1948 Fleetline, and a 1964 Chevy Impala.

January 26, 2023

Lil Ray 5 Custom Classics

SureCall booster improves cell phone signal in weak and dead areas

Life on the road demands more connectivity than ever before. We tested a SureCall cell phone signal booster in areas with weak and no cell phone signals and got some surprising results.

January 24, 2023

Counting on connectivity. SureCall's Fusion2Go OTR cell phone signal booster increased reception during testing in rural Northwest Florida. CCJ senior editor Tom Quimby is shown above testing his mobile hot spot.

Ford F-350 dual batteries tested on Battery Tender solar charger

When outlets are nowhere in sight, a solar battery charger seems like a good fit. But what about an F-350 with dual batteries? Could a modestly sized panel handle the job? We weren’t sure what to expect when hooking up Battery Tender’s 15-watt solar panel. We had never tried using solar to charge the truck […]

November 19, 2019

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The 2021 'Bandit' Kenworth W900L of Kentucky dry bulk hauler a bright light in the dark

Owner-operator John McCormick and his Pride & Polish champ '21 "Bandit" Kenworth take us on a run that extends well into the night and showcases the lighting he's added to the rig, as well as many other custom touches.

January 18, 2023

John McCormick's Kenworth lit up at night

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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.

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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The ‘Maximum Overdrive’-themed 1999 Western Star that made a marriage

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DOT reveals the real reason it's pushing out 200,000 non-domiciled CDL drivers

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