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The heaviest of hauls: Peek into 2022's biggest, baddest jobs by specialized carriers
How's 250' tall, 190' long and 150' wide sound? That's just one of the four complex moves highlighted recently as part of the Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association's annual Hauling Jobs of the Year program. 2023 winners will be announced next month.
March 21, 2023
Equipment
Review of new Cobra radios equipped with FM
FM made a big impact on vehicle radios years ago. Will FM on CB radios do the same? The author sets out in Northwest Florida to dig deeper with Cobra's new AM/FM dual-mode version of the Cobra 29 LTD.
March 20, 2023
Regulations
New trucking group visits D.C. to talk independent contractor model
Representatives of trade association Truckers Integral to Our Economy met with members of Congress. Also: Recalls announced for International, Mack trucks; Love's opens three new locations, reopens another; CVSA accepting driver award nominations.
March 20, 2023
Equipment
Nomination period open for industry dealer award programs
Nominations are being accepted by Overdrive's sister publication Trucks, Parts, Service for its annual award programs recognizing new and used medium- and heavy-duty truck and trailer dealers.
March 20, 2023
Parking
Americans largely unaware of truck parking crisis: Survey
A new survey shows that while Americans mostly support and respect truck drivers, they also mostly have no idea about the truck parking crisis. Also: Thermo King intro's new roadside service assistance program; Charitable effort from Averitt Express.
March 17, 2023
Channel 19
Starlink Mobile: Hacking Elon Musk's high-powered internet service
One operator reports there's a way to hack Starlink dishes to get powerful internet almost anywhere for a fraction of the advertised price. He uses the high-speed internet connection to fuel his TikTok fame during downtime over-the-road.
March 17, 2023
Equipment
Quick spin: Nikola Tre battery-electric semi
Nikola appears to have righted itself on the backs of smooth technology and a premium fit and finish that figures to make it a viable OEM for fleets embracing the zero-emission future and the cabover design of the past.
March 15, 2023
Regulations
Mexico-based double broker sentenced to prison
A Tijuana resident was sentenced to 30 months in prison and ordered to pay restitution after pleading guilty to a double-brokering scheme last fall. Also: California AB 5 exemption upheld, but not for truckers; Mack accepts submissions for 2024 calendar.
March 15, 2023
Life
Cobra talks another product launch, single sideband and more CB power
Shortly after introducing FM to their CB lineup, Cobra talked about another upcoming product launch, a possible return to single sideband and approaching the FCC for more transmission power.
March 13, 2023
Equipment
Fewer stops, less time spent fueling: The promise of hydrogen fuel-cell power
A new analysis finds that greater investment in hydrogen-fuel-cell technology for heavy-duty trucks could deliver operational performance comparable with today's diesels, while reducing emissions associated with over-the-road trucking substantially.
March 14, 2023
Regulations
Legislation to ease buildout of hydrogen-power infrastructure reintroduced
A package of four bills in the Senate would support the adoption of hydrogen in energy-intensive sectors, including trucking. Also: 32,000 International trucks recalled for control module issues; Senate bill would help military vets get CDLs.
March 13, 2023
Equipment
Autonomous vehicle makers outline regulatory, legislative recommendations
As AV makers issue recommendations for lawmakers and regulators to clear a path for the deployment of autonomous vehicles, AAA reports public fear of self-driving vehicles is growing. Also: Two Missouri rest areas closing to later reopen as truck parking.
March 10, 2023
Custom Rigs
Diesel Freak's race-ready 2007 Kenworth W900
Ryan LaLone, the owner of Diesel Freak, focused on performance with this C16 Cat-powered W9. With the upgrades he's made to the engine, the truck puts out horsepower in the four-digit range.
March 9, 2023
Business
Bipartisan bill to repeal FET reintroduced in Congress
The American Truck Dealers (ATD) announced Thursday support for the “Modern, Clean, and Safe Trucks Act of 2023,” a bill reintroduced in both chambers of Congress Wednesday that would repeal the Federal Excise Tax (FET) on medium- and heavy-duty trucks.
March 9, 2023
Regulations
FMCSA closes investigation into autonomous truck crash
Autonomous truck maker TuSimple, whose driving system was involved in a single-vehicle crash last year, did not receive any penalties from FMCSA. Also: CFI driver named Highway Angel of the Year; TCA names drivers of the year.
March 8, 2023
Equipment
Cummins boss: You can see a future where the need for engines will decrease
Jennifer Rumsey is leading Cummins' migration from the diesel engine her company invented more than 100 years ago.
March 7, 2023
Regulations
Opposition to Biden's new Labor Secretary pick builds | 60K trucks recalled over steering
Julie Su, who has served as Deputy Secretary of the Department of Labor since July 2021, previously supported AB 5 while working in California, OOIDA said. Also: Daimler recalling 60K trucks; Two undercoat products; CVSA hosting healthy eating webinar.
March 6, 2023
Equipment
Repair labor rates climbing, driving technician pay raises
More than three-quarters of service providers responding to a Fullbay survey said they raised labor rates in 2022, with the Southwest U.S. region leading the charge.
February 26, 2023
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