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Manual v. automatic – the transmission selection
In 2013, the question about automated manual and automatic transmissions was whether they'd ever make strong inroads. By 2021, they certainly have, but owner-operator sentiment hasn't changed much.
July 22, 2013
Custom Rigs
The big custom-rigs winners in 17 categories at Kenly 95 East Coast Jamboree
See which trucks wowed the judges at the Kenly 95 East Coast Jamboree here.
May 12, 2021
Autonomous
Autonomous truck maker says it has nearly 7,000 driverless truck orders
TuSimple says it has received nearly 7,000 orders for Level 4 autonomous International LT Series trucks. Also: PrePass weigh station bypass integrated into Garmin GPS units; Bendix gets waiver for windshield-mounted cameras; more.
May 11, 2021
Regulations
Hours regs waived for certain fuel haulers in wake of Colonial Pipeline cyberattack
FMCSA is easing regs for fuel haulers in the Southeast and the East Coast due to the Colonial Pipeline shutdown caused by a cyberattack. Also: Mack recall affects some refuse models; new Love's in Tennessee; educating the next generation of diesel techs.
May 10, 2021
Equipment
Component drag on truck and trailer builds improving, "but not a lot"
Freight growth remains sturdy as fleets anticipate needing additional trucks to expand capacity throughout 2021.
May 6, 2021
Regulations
Federal fines for regs violations increasing for inflation
The DOT, including FMCSA, is increasing fines for regulations violations based on inflation – see the new fines here. Also: More than 10,000 International LT and RH trucks recalled; More options for load tracking to eliminate brokers' check calls.
May 3, 2021
CSA's Data Trail
Roadcheck hotspots: States with highest inspection and lights/hours violation intensity
Overdrive's latest CSA's Data Trail update, bringing in 2020 data: States ranked high for inspection intensity show high likelihood of inspecting a truck in normal times, and more so when inspection-blitz season heats up annually in Spring and Summer.
April 30, 2021
Equipment
Volvo Trucks, union reach agreement to end strike
Volvo Trucks North America and the United Auto Workers union reached a tentative agreement on the terms of a new five-year contract.
April 30, 2021
Equipment
Automatic slack adjusters called ‘automatic’ for a reason
Manually adjusting automatic slack adjusters can lead to additional brake system problems as well as safety-related issues, such as crashes. Get the skinny on drum brake-maintenance issues ahead of Roadcheck May 4-6 here.
October 13, 2020
Overdrive Extra
Roadcheck prep: Invest in inspections to save money, hassle later
A good way to learn and gain confidence that you won’t get a roadside violation is to invest in equipment inspection, observe the inspection process at your shop/the scales, and ask questions.
May 22, 2018
Equipment
Tires and brakes -- steps for preparing for Roadcheck inspections next week
The Bendix company outlined brake inspection priorities as well as tire maintenance tips ahead of Roadcheck May 4-6. And other news: Latest Highway Angel, Quebec mid-size fleet acquires another, TMS provider offers enhancements.
April 26, 2021
Parking
OOIDA petitions Buttigieg to address parking shortage
A letter from OOIDA to DOT Secretary Pete Buttigieg urges the Biden Administration to allocate funds to address the truck parking shortage in the Administration's infrastructure legislation.
April 21, 2021
Regulations
Exhaust induction boosts MPG, reduces emissions and maintenance
Leonard's Express sees high fuel economy gains with SPIER System that cuts emissions and DPF maintenance with exhaust induction.
April 21, 2021
Used trucks
Used truck market goes 'through the roof'
Market data indicates that the newest trucks in the marketplace should appreciate in the near term.
April 20, 2021
Voices
POLL: Manual or automated -- What transmission's in your truck?
Are you still grabbing gears traditionally with a fully manual transmission or have you embraced engine makers' AMT transmission pairings aimed at optimal partially automated efficiency? Weigh in via the poll here.
April 19, 2021
Equipment
DOE announces $162M SuperTruck 3 funding opportunity
The Energy Dept. offering $100 million for medium- and heavy-duty electric truck developers, along with $62M to expand electric vehicle infrastructure and lower emissions for on- and off-road vehicles. Also: I-40 paving project in AZ; new Love's; more.
April 15, 2021
Channel 19
An emissions-systems cautionary tale for new truck-tech development
Trucker Joel Morrow offered high-ranking SuperTruck 3 stakeholders a cautionary tale of real-world consequences when new technology isn't adequately validated.
April 15, 2021
Equipment
Diesel cylinder deactivation reduces NOx by 74%
As emissions rules tighten, diesel cylinder deactivation testing by Cummins and Tula shows big NOx reductions and double-digit gains in fuel efficiency.
April 13, 2021
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