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Equipment
'Everyday Heroes' T680 fetches $260K for Truckers Against Trafficking
"Everyday Heroes" T680 benefiting Truckers Against Trafficking sells for $260K. Also: Rush Truck Centers acquires new dealers from Summit Truck Group; Trail King moves to zinc-rich primer as standard-issue coating in its trailer line-up.
December 16, 2021
Custom Rigs
A rare aero show truck – The 'Miss BeeHaving' 2020 Kenworth T680 of Mike Wilkinson
This rig is the second yellow truck Wilkinson has purchased. He says with this truck he wanted to go against the grain, so he decided to spec out an aerodynamic truck and make it into a show truck.
December 16, 2021
Equipment
Cutting through the heavy-duty e-trucks hype
About 7 in every 10 truck owners report no interest in e-trucks in development and, in some cases, being deployed. Though reasons for that are fairly clear, given no currently viable longer-haul application, interest could be a requirement long-term.
December 15, 2021
Regulations
CARB approves ‘smog check’ regulation for trucks operating in California
The twice-a-year inspections are meant to ensure emissions control systems maintain as the truck ages. The rule, which still has to clear another hurdle before taking effect, raises Constitutional and privacy concerns and more from within trucking.
December 14, 2021
Equipment
Certain Peterbilt and Kenworth car-haul, wrecker models recalled | Spot rates' big drop
The work/winch brake in the affected trucks can cause the trucks' service brakes to disengage, allowing the trucks to roll. Also: Last week's big spot rates drop; Dec. 18 is officially National Wreaths Across America Day; Women in Trucking seeks nominees.
December 13, 2021
Equipment
What OEMs are saying about their order boards
A fractured global supply chain continues to wreak havoc on truck and trailer manufacturing. OEMs say their production output in 2022 will be negatively impacted as a result, with uncertainty around 2023 as well.
December 6, 2021
Equipment
Now that's 'high, wide and ugly': Three companies make history with four extraordinary heavy-specialized hauls
See the three impressive 2021 Specialized Carriers and Rigging Association's Hauling Jobs of the Year and the Moving Job of the Year. The hauling jobs were in three categories: under 160k pounds; 160k-500k pounds; and over 500k pounds.
December 10, 2021
Business
How securities traders see the transportation outlook into the new year | New insurance avenue through SmartHop
Asset-backed securities ratings firm Fitch Ratings sees resiliency in trucking amid the global supply chain crisis. Also: New avenue to insurance; Autonomous truck tech startup Embark expands into Texas; Meritor begins production on electric powertrain.
December 9, 2021
Custom Rigs
Equipment Express’ ‘Troublemaker’ Peterbilt 379
There wasn't a particular incident that led the team at Equipment Express nickname the truck "Troublemaker," driver Randy Supak says, yet the moniker just seemed to fit. The truck features a 625-hp Cat with a PDI Turbo.
December 9, 2021
Regulations
DOT asks for public input on five-year strategic plan | Truck markets face 'everything shortage'
The U.S. Department of Transportation is asking the public to help shape the department’s goals and priorities. Also: Analyst sees 'everything shortage' in truck markets; Kenworth dealership near Toronto; Love's opens three new Speedco service centers.
December 8, 2021
Regulations
Pennsylvania third-party CDL examiner charged in CDL fraud scheme
The examiner allegedly pre-signed CDL skills test forms knowing the forms would be completed without a test being conducted. Also: New used truck site from Paccar Financial; New Pilot in Missouri; APU maker expands into engine oils; Tire prices going up.
December 7, 2021
Regulations
Four-state enforcement blitz ongoing | South Dakota owner-op shut down by FMCSA for drug, CDL violations
The owner was found “to be egregiously noncompliant with multiple federal safety regulations,” FMCSA said. Also: 4-state enforcement blitz ongoing this week in Upper Midwest; Tire/rim issue prompts Freightliner, Western Star recall.
December 6, 2021
Custom Rigs
Throwback 359-style design on Jade Transport’s 2021 389 Pride & Class
Ben Overton drives the truck across the U.S. and Canada hauling bulk chemicals and other liquids. The truck features a throwback Peterbilt 359-style design to match the truck's number in the fleet.
December 2, 2021
Equipment
Overdrive parent company Randall-Reilly acquires data business from Informa
Informa's Asset Intelligence Business unit, comprised of FleetSeek, Equipment Watch and Price Digests, provide proprietary pricing data, information and insights to businesses making decisions and investments in commercial vehicles and more.
December 1, 2021
Parking
Trucking group asks DOT for $1 billion investment into truck parking
OOIDA, in a letter to DOT Secretary Buttigieg, requested that the department use $1 billion in discretionary funds for expanding truck parking capacity. Also: Timpte recalling certain 2022 hopper trailers; Ohio troopers unveil new mobile scale vehicles.
November 30, 2021
Regulations
New York is last state to allow under-21 intrastate truckers | SuperRigs 2022 calendar available
A law passed this month in New York allows 18-20-year-olds to obtain a Class A CDL after completing a "CDL Class A Young Adult Training Program." Also: The 2022 Shell Rotella SuperRigs calendar is available to order; Paccar Parts names top shops.
November 26, 2021
Regulations
COVID vaccine requirement looming for cross-border truckers | Components delays plague trailer production
Truck drivers entering the U.S. from Canada and Canada from the U.S. will soon be required to show proof of vaccination to cross the border. Also: Trailer manufacturers continue to struggle amid parts delays; Driver recognized for extinguishing car fire.
November 24, 2021
Equipment
Used truck prices likely to extend climb into 2022
Carriers turning to the used truck market to supplement tractor count have been met this year with record prices nearly every month, and that's not likely to change in the immediate future.
November 24, 2021
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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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