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CSA's Data Trail
The intensity of brakes, other vehicle enforcement is highest in these states
What's your guess for the state most prone to hand out the highest rate of violations in any inspection? What about brake violations, a big focus of next week's nationwide brake-blitz? Find out what the numbers say here.
August 20, 2021
Equipment
Over 660K Chevy, Ram trucks recalled over defective air bag
A defective air bag inflator has led to a massive recall of over 660,000 Chevy and Ram trucks.
August 18, 2021
Regulations
Brake adjustment errors can lead to OOS violations or worse
Despite years of warnings, automatic slack adjusters continue to be manually adjusted by technicians who may not know any better or who may be eager to get a truck out of the shop.
November 26, 2020
Equipment
Bill floated to pay truck owners to install fuel efficient tech, devices | I-40 parking closed at this rest area
Legislation introduced in the U.S. House would establish a DOE voucher program to help truck owners in purchasing and installing fuel-saving, emission-reducing technologies. Also: KW's T680 fuel cell-electric truck. Parking closed at I-40 rest area.
August 13, 2021
Pride & Polish
Custom champs: Rob Hallahan's 2022 389 'Joke's on You'
Pride & Polish Limited Mileage winner Hallahan is coming off two years of fast growth to the 12-driver, 9-truck Hallahan Transport fleet he has today. This brand-new custom flagship is whipped cream of top of that, despite time limitations on the owner.
August 12, 2021
Equipment
Disc brakes as a driver retention tool
Can having better brakes retain and recruit more drivers? Experts say the confidence and comfort that air disc brakes inspire can win over more drivers.
August 11, 2021
Regulations
California Trucking Association files AB 5 appeal with U.S. Supreme Court | I-70 still closed in CO
SCOTUS usually takes around six weeks to decide whether or not to hear a case. Also: I-70 through Colorado's Glenwood Canyon remains closed; SelecTrucks expands its warranty coverage on components for used truck buyers.
August 10, 2021
Equipment
Biden wants stricter emissions regs on trucks | New HOS waivers in 3 states
President Biden called on the EPA to establish stricter greenhouse gas emissions regulations on trucks and passenger vehicles, beginning in 2027. Also: Some truckers in three more states get HOS waivers; more.
August 9, 2021
Equipment
Tenn. Supreme Court rules in MaxxForce lawsuit | Electric 579 on display in D.C.
The state's high court ruled that Navistar would not owe a fleet $30M in damages. Also: Potential cargo theft ring in East Tennessee, battery-electric Pete 579 visits the nation's Capitol.
August 6, 2021
Regulations
Hours regs, weight restrictions suspended for fuel haulers in Iowa
Under the emergency declarations, fuel haulers in Iowa can carry up to 90,000 pounds without a permit. Also: Westbound I-10 closure planned through Phoenix this weekend; driver praised for helping abandoned woman on highway.
August 5, 2021
Custom Rigs
1982 Peterbilt 359, W. Tim Miller's grain-to-market hauler, an emblem of owner-op history
Tim Miller's previous 1969 359 was featured in a 1990s edition of Overdrive prompted by the appreciation of his then-teenage daughter for her father's dedication to the family business. Miller's an emblem of owner-operator history from the farms.
August 3, 2021
Equipment
Nikola founder charged with fraud by SEC | I-40 bridge reopened ahead of schedule
Nikola founder and former CEO Trevor Milton was charged last week with disseminating false and misleading information about the company's products and technological accomplishments. Also: I-40 bridge fully reopened; 1,400 Kenworths recalled; more.
August 3, 2021
Custom Rigs
Rollin' Transport takes home Best of Show from SuperRigs
The 2020 Peterbilt 389, driven by Kiegan Nelson, picked up Best of Show and Best Interior at Shell Rotella SuperRigs. First runner up went to Brian Dreher's 2016 Peterbilt 389, and second runner up went to Truett Novosad's 2007 Peterbilt 379.
July 31, 2021
Pride & Polish
Overdrive's Pride & Polish winners unveiled
Custom truck owners submitted 64 entries, and these entries received hundreds of online votes. Winners in each category will be announced in a streaming event Thursday at this page.
July 20, 2021
Custom Rigs
Don Wood's 2003 Peterbilt 379: DSD Transport's new custom flagship
Looking for some sort of diversion in the depths of the upper-Midwest COVID wave back in October of 2020, DSD Transport small-fleet owner Don Wood took this 2003 Peterbilt 379 and began to rebuild it from the bare frame to what it is today.
July 28, 2021
Regulations
Biden visits Mack plant | I-40 lanes to reopen over closed bridge next week
And other news: President Biden visited the Mack Trucks plant in Pennsylvania to unveil his Buy American Act reform proposal; Fleet cheers on Olympic diver, driver's child; HOS fire exemptions extended in Oregon, Montana, Idaho.
July 28, 2021
Parking
Minneapolis follows through with truck parking ban, with escalating penalties
The Minneapolis City Council passed the ordinance banning truck parking in the city by a 12-1 vote. Also: Florida-based trucker named Highway Angel for helping control truck fire at fuel stop. The Tennesseean truck stop on I-65 closed after its own fire.
July 27, 2021
Maintenance
FTC cracking down on 'right to repair' violations
The FTC will begin devoting more resources to combat unlawful repair restrictions from OEMs. Also: Custom-paint consults at Big Iron Classic; $100k donation to St. Christopher Fund; trucker recognized for help at accident scene; Columbus KW expands;
July 26, 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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