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Trucker who drove into crowd of protesters in Minnesota now facing charges
The driver of a tanker that drove into a large crowd of protesters in Minneapolis in May is now being charged with two crimes. Other news: Diesel engineers looking at new ways to boost fuel economy, reduce emissions; NASTC’s 2020 Driver of the Year team announced; more
October 22, 2020
Gear
Rechargeable work light a bright idea for your truck
With a rechargeable work light, you won’t have to go looking for fresh batteries the next time you need a little extra light while working on your truck. Snap-on’s high output rechargeable shop light has enough power to illuminate whatever you’re working on. Its six efficient LEDs produce 350 lumens of light output, according to […]
October 14, 2020
Gear
Retrac’s folding rear entry step
Retrac’s HighRise folding rear entry step is designed for safe, easy and efficient access to trailers and cargo areas. The HighRise includes a corrosion-resistant auto-stowing roller mechanism that helps prevents damage when backing up, and the intuitive
October 13, 2020
Gear
Raybestos’ expanded Transit brake coverage
Raybestos has added rotor and caliper part numbers to its line of brake products to further expand coverage for Ford’s commercial vehicles. Element3 coated rotor coverage has been added for the 2020 Ford Transit-150, Transit-250 and Transit-350, as well a
October 6, 2020
Gear
Hot Shot’s Secret diesel fuel additive
Hot Shot’s Secret Everyday Diesel Treatment diesel fuel additive is formulated to improve a diesel vehicle’s power and fuel economy while also improving the fuel’s lubricity for added protection. The formula is designed to boost cetane levels, clean fuel
October 1, 2020
Business
Western Star unveils next-gen vocational truck, new transmission
Western Star's next-generation vocational truck, the 49X, is designed to be lighter than the 4900, more durable, and easier to upfit. Check it out on Overdrive.
September 30, 2020
Partners in Business
What to look for when buying a used truck
When buying a used truck, follow these steps to narrow your list of potentials to ensure you get exactly what you need and want. Learn more here on Overdrive.
September 30, 2020
Electronic Logging Devices
POLL: Has your ELD updated its compliance-assist elements to reflect the hours changes?
Whether you’ve tried out any of the new flexibilities in the hours of service rule or not, this poll asks if your electronic logging device has updated the underlying rule-sets in its time counters/other compliance assist elements as of September 29.
September 29, 2020
Gear
Petro-Canada’s synthetic transmission fluid
Petro-Canada Lubricants DuraDrive HD Synthetic 668 Transmission Fluid is compatible with Allison Transmissions’ TES 668 drain standard set to take effect Jan. 1 for its on-highway automatic transmissions. Specified for on-highway vehicles, including vocat
September 29, 2020
Gear
Sirco carrying Bulldog HD Shocks
Sirco Industries now distributes Bulldog HD Shocks, which are manufactured and sold by DMA Sales and includes over 275 heavy-duty shock absorbers for the commercial vehicle market. The shocks are nitrogen gas-charged on most applications for added dampeni
September 28, 2020
Gear
Drov’s trailer monitoring system
Drov’s AirBoxOne trailer monitoring system is designed to beam real-time diagnostics to both the driver and the home office by communicating alerts and notifications wireless to both the cab and the cloud. The system features integrated tire management en
September 28, 2020
Gear
Phillips’ straight-back liftgate socket connection
Phillips has expanded its family of weatherproof Dual Pole QCS2 (Quick-Change Socket) liftgate socket connections to include a straight-back version designed for both tractor and trailer applications. The molded straight-back harness boot with a sealed in
September 23, 2020
Gear
Dana’s aftermarket ring and pinion gearing
Dana’s Spicer Select 404 Ring and Pinion Gearing are suited for post-warranty service to rebuild differentials. The parts feature the company’s five-axis cutting and are purpose-built and manufactured with the same heat treatment processes and materials a
September 23, 2020
Business
SEC probe, fraud claims prompt founder of electric truck upstart Nikola to resign
Nikola Motor Company founder Trevor Milton announced Monday morning that he would step down as executive chairman of his Phoenix, Arizona-based hydrogen-electric upstart amid a firestorm of criticism sparked by a skeptical stock short-seller and subsequent inquiry from the Securities and Exchange Commission.
September 21, 2020
Business
Purchasing that first truck: Be honest with yourself, coldly calculating the decision
While it’s often driven by an emotional sense of just how much better life will be, ultimately, in the decision to become an owner strive to find the truth in your own calculus. We can be very good at lying to ourselves to justify our desires.
September 21, 2020
Gear
TRP’s hydraulic shocks
TRP’s Hydraulic Shocks are designed with added durability for all types of suspensions and are engineered for performance and as a direct replacement for original equipment shocks in Class 6-8 truck and trailer applications. The company’s internal valve t
September 16, 2020
Voices
POLL: How did you prep for the Roadcheck inspection event this year?
How far outside business as usual — or not — did your preparations for the increased likelihood of inspection this week with the rescheduled Roadcheck 2020 event? Weigh in here.
September 11, 2020
Equipment
On used truck warranties, know what they cover — and don’t cover — before you buy
Used truck warranties come in a range of prices and scopes of coverage. Know what you’re getting before you spend money on a used truck warranty — here’s what to look for.
September 9, 2020
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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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