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Deleting emissions problems without deleting the system
Last week at MATS, a panel discussion with oil and fuel purification systems manufacturer Clean Air Fleet and two of its customers detailed advantages that come with cleaning up fluids. The impact extends to prevention of common emissions problems.
March 31, 2022
Regulations
Operation Safe Driver blitz date set to focus on speeding | Diesel prices jump again
The unsafe driving-focused initiative targeting cars and trucks is set for this summer. Also: Two more guilty pleas announced in Louisiana staged-accident fraud scheme; fuel prices jump back up after last week's decrease.
March 30, 2022
Regulations
DOT ups fines for regs violations | Virtual-reality simulator a hit for Howes Products
The annual civil penalties adjustment for inflation went into effect March 21. Also: Howes virtual-reality Hall of Fame simulator was a big hit at MATS; Women in Trucking names its Driver of the Year.
March 29, 2022
Equipment
Multi-vehicle crash shuts down I-81 in Pennsylvania
Snow squall causes pileup that shuts down I-81 in PA. Also: International recall affects certain LT models with 1500W Purkeys inverters; Great Dane recall covers certain Champion and Everest reefer trailers; new Penske location; latest Highway Angel.
March 28, 2022
Custom Rigs
Shell Rotella SuperRigs heading to Branson
The 40th Shell Rotella SuperRigs working truck show will be held in Branson, Missouri, in June.
March 24, 2022
Custom Rigs
Head-turning rigs make a splash at MATS truck show set-up
Dozens of pristine rigs turned out for the 50th anniversary of the Mid-America Trucking Show, which officially kicks off Thursday. Here, get a preview of some of the trucks competing in the PKY Truck Beauty Championship.
March 23, 2022
Overdrive Extra
Back to efficiency/safety basics with advanced driver assist systems
If you're driving with an advanced driver-assist system, notes longtime pro Jeff Clark in this op-ed on the partnership between safety and efficiency, try to maximize both for greater fuel mileage and more safety.
March 22, 2022
Custom Rigs
Double feature: Operator’s ’95 Kenworth, '91 Pete
Adam Farmer, the owner of Georgia-based Farmer's Pride Transport, brought the two trucks to the Guilty By Association Truck Show in Joplin, Missouri, last fall.
March 18, 2022
Equipment
Used truck prices up 8% in February despite growth in volume
ACT reports used Class 8 truck retail volumes were up 20% in February from January and average retail prices 8% higher. Also: Fleet raises owner-op pay; latest Highway Angels.
March 16, 2022
Equipment
Volvo debuts new fuel efficient powertrain package
The overall functionality of the I-Torque configuration is that it uses Volvo Trucks’ 13-speed I-Shift feature with crawler gear, and combines the fuel efficiency advantages of direct drive with the performance and flexibility of overdrive.
March 15, 2022
Custom Rigs
Operator's 'Double or Nothin’' ’94 Pete 379
Missouri-based Brandon Davis hauls flatbed freight with the truck, which features plenty custom touches.
March 10, 2022
Partners in Business
Partners in Business tip: Analyze your oil
Did you know an engine oil analysis can help you understand engine wear problems before causing too much damage to your engine? Learn more on Overdrive.
August 12, 2020
Equipment
'Sticker shock' at the pump: Diesel prices hit all-time high, and Biden bans Russian oil imports
The halt of Russian energy imports is expected to cause diesel and gas prices to increase even more, though the extent of that impact is unknown. Before the announcement, diesel prices had already hit an all-time high national average.
March 8, 2022
Regulations
EPA proposes new emissions standards for heavy-duty trucks
The proposed standards, still to be determined after public input, will take effect with model year 2027 trucks and engines. While trucking leaders seem to largely support the goals of the proposal, groups believe there is still work to be done.
March 7, 2022
Equipment
East launches new round bottom trailer
The aerodynamically-styled bulkhead aids air flow to help improve fuel efficiency while its large radius bracing helps to distribute loads.
March 6, 2022
Channel 19
Flatbed securement accountability, mentoring, training in practice
Longtime independent and Gary's Fleet Service hotshot flatbed/step deck dispatcher Gary McGaha feels his securement practice, an easy strategy to implement, might be "a perfect job for very experienced drivers" sidelined by medical or retired.
March 1, 2022
Equipment
When parts shortages affect repairs
Not only is the parts shortage impacting the sale of parts, but it’s also hindering services the aftermarket channel can perform.
March 1, 2022
Equipment
Ukraine crisis likely to lead to 'sneaky' diesel price increases
Low diesel prices were a key contributor to widespread carrier profits in 2020, but that trend reversed for much of 2021 and sent surcharges soaring.
February 26, 2022
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'One thing led to another' for Lacoh Transport's custom 2024 Peterbilt 389 build
What started out as a modest build for a nice working truck turned into an all-out custom transformation by Geis Peterbilt's Cody McCandless. Along the way, "a lot of days that you don’t succeed," McCandless said, "but the challenge has been accepted, and we’re having fun with it.”
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