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Overdrive Radio
Battery-electric's trucking reality -- parking shortage will 'look a whole lot worse'
If the entirety of the U.S. vehicle fleet, including owner-operators' trucks, suddenly transitioned to battery-electric, what level of electric power generation would it take? What kind of materials demands? Furthermore, how much worse would parking get?
January 13, 2023
Custom Rigs
2017 Freightliner Coronado glider 'definitely a money maker' for newlywed team drivers
Jeremy and Tiffany Wallin got married in April 2022, and he's already taught her to team-drive the pair's 2017 Freightliner Coronado glider, "Girl Next Door," powered by a 1998 Detroit Series 60.
January 12, 2023
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Equipment
Big learning curve with Ford F-150 Lightning range recalculations
From road trip to city driving and towing, the Ford F-150 Lightning is constantly at work determining range averages based on your driving habits, weather conditions, HVAC use, stereo, headlights...the list goes on and mostly does not work in your favor.
January 11, 2023
Equipment
California reconsidering its unfriendly autonomous trucking regs?
California has permitted public testing of autonomous commercial vehicles trucks since 2019, but there is a 10,000 pound weight limit.
January 10, 2023
Regulations
EPA eyeing more strict particulate matter regulation
Diesel-powered equipment accounts for more than 70% of all fine particulate matter emissions from U.S. transportation sources, according to the Union of Concerned Scientists.
January 6, 2023
Regulations
California says it banned 230,000 trucks. What's next?
California says that across the country, more than 230,000 trucks with pre-2010 model engines face fines of up to $42,450 for operating there, but there are some notable exemptions for low-use truck in the state and in NOX-exempt areas.
January 6, 2023
Pride & Polish
Custom champs: Heavy-oversize hauler's 1987 Pete 359 wins big with iconic style
"Pay enough attention to anything and keep it up -- it'll last you." Easton, Minn.-based owner-operator Horace Goldman's 1987 Peterbilt 359 stands as a testament to the maxim, with its classic original dash and Goldman's personal touch all around.
January 5, 2023
Regulations
California's pre-2010 engine ban takes effect
As of Jan. 1, approximately 76,000 trucks with 2009-and-older engines are now prohibited from registering in the state. Also: The 11th annual Ohio Vintage Truck Reunion in Ashland set for June; latest Highway Angel.
January 3, 2023
Equipment
Peterbilt recalling 2,500 trucks over mirror issue
The recall affects model year 2022-2023 Peterbilt 579 tractors. Also: East Manufacturing recalling small number of frame dump trailers; CVSA hosting driver wellness webinar.
January 2, 2023
Pride & Polish
Custom champs: 'Joke's on You' 389 no stranger to the spotlight
Hallahan Transport's 2022 Pete followed up its Limited Mileage championship in 2021 with a Working Combo win in the 2022 Pride & Polish competition to close out a stellar year on the truck show circuit for the rig.
December 29, 2022
Equipment
POLL: What tire size is on your tractor?
Weigh in via this poll assessing current distribution of low-pro and tall 22.5 and 24.5 tires. If you made a proactive choice of any size, drop a comment with your notes on just why.
December 27, 2022
Equipment
Hyundai Translead recalling trailers over brake issue
Approximately 39 van and reefer trailers are affected. Also: Paccar recalls more than 15,000 Peterbilt refuse trucks; female trucking groups seeking nominations for top driver awards.
December 27, 2022
Equipment
Rumors of the death of the 24.5 tire have been greatly exaggerated
That doesn't necessarily mean sourcing difficulties, particularly for 24.5s in low-profile sizes, will get better fast. Production of the 24.5 took something of a backseat to the more widespread 22.5 over the course of the pandemic's supply chain snarls.
December 21, 2022
Regulations
Trucking groups slam 'challenging' new EPA rule that slashes truck emissions limits
EPA's updated emission standards for heavy-duty commercial vehicles for the 2027 model year holds trucks to an emissions standard that is more than 80% lower than current regs.
December 20, 2022
Channel 19
Own the strangest-looking Pete ever | Rolling into inspection on rims
It looks like a movie prop, but it's got a Peterbilt "pink slip" and a new 700 hp Detroit engine under the hood or... under the whatever. Also: Trailer skates across the border on rims only.
December 16, 2022
Channel 19
Tesla's 'badass' Semi torn apart by operators
Overdrive readers took billionaire Elon Musk's bold claims about the Tesla Semi with a grain of salt, but a slim majority of drivers remained open minded despite delivering some withering critiques.
December 15, 2022
Custom Rigs
Owner-operator Joe White's 1960 Kenworth cabover, still rolling
White's owned the truck since 1970 when he purchased it at just 19 years old. He hauled with the cabover for 30 years until around 2000. Since taking it off the road full-time, he mostly drives it to truck shows as a fine display of trucking history.
December 15, 2022
Regulations
AB 5 latest: OOIDA files for another injunction
After OOIDA in September became an intervenor in the case, the group now asks the court for a preliminary injunction to halt the enforcement of the law. Also: Explore modular heavy-haul trailer from Faymonville; Cuban citizen sentenced for CDL fraud.
December 13, 2022
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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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