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Roadcheck fails crossing the scales in 2025
From securement nightmares to air lines that breathe in all the wrong places and tires that once were but are no more, here's some of the worst inspection fails from Roadcheck 2025.
June 10, 2025
Regulations
$90M available to states, schools for training efforts: FMCSA | Latest recalls
The agency will no longer consider Biden-era racial equity and climate change provisions when determining funding recipients for its CDL Program Implementation grants. Also: Peterbilt issues recall for potential brakes issue; small recall hits Mack Granites.
June 9, 2025
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October 9, 2025
Equipment
Electronic brake systems offer safety boost, ease of maintenance
Many new heavy trucks ditch traditional airbrake knobs for electronic switches for better safety and simplified maintenance.
June 7, 2025
Equipment
What if your trailer could take the load off your diesel?
The Range Energy company's goal is in part to answer the question. Its electric-drive, retrofit-capable eTrailer System to power trailers (and reefer units) could be one to keep an eye on as it comes into production, expected next year.
June 6, 2025
Equipment
'Big Beautiful Bill' AI provisions could halt state driverless bans | Senator pushes investigation of Chinese automated trucking company
Budget legislation's provision to halt state regulation of AI modified in Senate committee. Also: Reports indicated TuSimple violated an agreement with the U.S. government by sending sensitive information about driving tech to Chinese state-linked entities; Truck Parking Club hits another milestone; Truckstop's founder returns as interim CEO.
June 6, 2025
Custom Rigs
Owner-operator John Treadway's 'Teal Appeal' 1998 Peterbilt 379
Treadway's rig is painted in Harley Davidson's Frosted Teal color to match his 2017 Harley Ultra Classic. He showed the truck at MATS this past March in Louisville, Kentucky.
June 5, 2025
Gear
New tire for hotshots, cargo van owner-operators
Michelin North America
Michelin's new Agilis CrossClimate 2 tire is set to be available in 18 sizes, covering 90% and more of the commercial light truck market, with more sizes planned to be made available in October 2025.
June 4, 2025
Equipment
Will CARB's emissions deal with truck makers survive Congress' waiver revocation?
CARB and the Clean Freight Coalition are at odds over whether California's deal with truck and engine manufacturers will persist despite Congress voting to disapprove of EPA waivers granted to CARB. Also: Diesel hits lowest average since 2021; virtual 5K to benefit St. Christopher Fund.
June 4, 2025
Equipment
Battery issue, fire potential prompt recall of 21K Western Stars
In the affected trucks, a stud connecting the battery to the starter at the frame rail may have been incorrectly installed, which can cause a short circuit. Also: Different battery issue leads to Volvo VNL recall; Macks recalled for seat belt issue; 13 Love's locations upgraded.
June 2, 2025
Custom Rigs
Owner-operator Troy Bolin's V8 Cat 3408-powered 1979 Peterbilt 359
Bull-hauling owner-operator Bolin grew up fascinated with the 359, knowing its prior owner. When it came up for sale in 1991, he bought it and has held onto it since. Here, he offers a detailed history of the Cat V8-powered 302-inch wheelbase rig, a real rarity.
May 29, 2025
Overdrive Radio
Honoring a father's legacy with Tim Eacret of EZ Pete Interiors
There are some dads who, in not giving their children everything they’d like materially, wind up giving them something of far greater value. That describes the father of Tim Eacret, proprietor of truck-upholstery specialist EZ Pete Interiors, who honors his dad's legacy in this week's Overdrive Radio.
May 26, 2025
Equipment
Peterbilt's second-gen 579EV: Walkaround, overview
A
close look at Peterbilt's second generation battery-electric tractor model, the 579EV, shows progress since the first-gen debuted in 2020. Updates deliver more range, a new powertrain and faster charging for short-haul/dray owners.
May 23, 2025
Regulations
Rollback of CARB emissions regs closer to reality
The Senate on Thursday joined the House in passing joint resolutions formally disapproving of California's Advanced Clean Trucks and Omnibus Low-NOx rules. White House signature is likely, as is court action from California.
May 22, 2025
Custom Rigs
'Showoff' 1979 Peterbilt 359 pull truck tuned up to 1,250 hp
Owner Greg Graham competes in truck pulls with the high-powered unit, which has been customized as a rolling tribute to his daughter's late mother, who passed away after battling cancer in 2012.
May 22, 2025
Overdrive Extra
When an exit plan becomes a liability: For sale by owner-op, Part 2
When selling a piece of truck equipment yourself, loosely conceived agreements with a purchaser that involve nothing more than a verbal discussion between seller and buyer -- it happens quite often in this business -- can be recipes for disaster.
May 21, 2025
Equipment
Used-truck sales, prices rose in April | 6 states launch seat belt enforcement blitz
ACT Research reported retail Class 8 used truck sales were up nearly 9% from March to April, and prices were up 7%. Also: Troopers in six states follow Roadcheck with seat-belt blitz; DAT acquires factoring firm Outgo.
May 19, 2025
Equipment
Shell Starship 3.0 collaborates with IndyCar series to examine impact of advanced tech
The partnership aims to showcase real-world performance, lower emissions with natural gas power, and advanced technologies in logistics.
May 19, 2025
Gear
Phillips installation kits for Rear-Vu backup cameras
Phillips Industries
The Rear-Vu system offers 170-degree video from the back of the trailer to the driverme, providing visibility for the operator, particularly useful in busy yards, at loading docks, and in urban environments.
May 16, 2025
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