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Judge finalizes $135 million Navistar settlement in MaxxForce engine defects case

Those who purchased or leased International trucks with the defective engines can choose from three forms of relief for each affected truck they owned or leased. They can choose to receive up to $2,500 in cash, up to a $10,000 rebate on a new Navistar truck with proof of ownership/lease, or up to $15,000 in repayment for repair costs.

January 7, 2020

In push for stricter truck emissions regs, EPA also presses for ’50-state’ program

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is eyeing new federal regulations to further tighten heavy-duty truck emissions and to create a so-called “50-state program” that harmonizes emissions standards nationally.

January 7, 2020

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Capture 2020 vision with proactive attention to repair, operating and finance costs

“Successful owners throughout this past difficult year have an established business plan and operating procedures that enable them to be proactive with decision-making.” Also: How one got out from under a budensome lease payment to take title to the truck and reduce fixed financing costs in the bargain.

January 7, 2020

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Tools to help truckers get their jobs done

Blue Parrott’s noise-canceling B350-XT Bluetooth headset, LG’s HBS-835 Tone Bluetooth headset, Howes Diesel Defender, Cobra’s 29 LX MAX CB and Garmin’s dēzl 780 LMT-S trucker-specific navigator.

January 6, 2020

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Leatherman P4 is 21 tools in one

It’s hard not to be a fan of good, well-made tools when your well-being and productivity can often depend on them. So if you can’t have a large toolbox on your truck as you travel, then you ought to have the FREE P4 multitool from Leatherman. It has 21 — yes, 21! — separate tools […]

January 4, 2020

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December recall roundup: Navistar, Mack recalls affect 14,500 rigs

Navistar is recalling more than 12,500 International DuraStar, WorkStar, HV and MV trucks for an engine issue. Mack is recalling more than 1,900 TerraPro, Anthem, Granite and Pinnacle trucks for headlight and steering issues.

January 2, 2020

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This additive lives up to its name as winter Lifeline for your truck

Few products on the market are as aptly named as Howe’s Diesel Lifeline. If you’re driving lanes notorious for the sort of winter weather that makes headlines and strands trucks, then Lifeline is a “must have” addition to your traveling emergency gear. Diesel Lifeline acts quickly to re-liquefy gelled fuel and de-ice frozen fuel filters, […]

January 1, 2020

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Fuel additives – before and after pumping

Pilot Flying J, Love’s and TravelCenters of America are among truck stops using cold-flow broad spectrum additives to treat fuel at cold-weather locations for the winter. Off-the-shelf additives remain popular, but more additive doesn’t necessarily equal better protection.

December 30, 2019

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2019 through the rearview: Hours reforms filed, trucking hits a plateau, major fleets abruptly close, Calif. goes after owner-operators (and more)

A basic theme of 2019, at least from a business perspective, was as figurative as it was literal: We’re not in 2018, anymore. Freight demand took a hit. But some of 2018’s themes, continued, with interest in the parking crisis, HOS reform in light in the ELD mandate, and more.

December 29, 2019

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Bridgestone’s all-position P&D tire

Bridgestone’s M704 all-position tire is designed for regional pickup-and-delivery service and is suited for the steer and drive axle positions in high-scrub and wet-weather environments. The tread pattern’s edge design promotes wet traction, while a 20/32

December 20, 2019

Howes’ cold-weather additive

Howes Diesel Lifeline is formulated to reliquefy gelled fuel and de-ice frozen fuel filters in temperatures as low as -35 degrees Fahrenheit and beyond. The petroleum-based additive contains no alcohol of harmful solvents and doesn’t require mixing or a f

December 18, 2019

Double Coin/CMA tires available in new sizes

Double Coin and CMA announced the addition of new sizes in their FT115 and RDS3 product lines that now are available for purchase. The FT115 is a fuel-efficient tire that is part of Double Coin’s Opti-Green Series and is now available in a new 295/75R22.5

December 17, 2019

VMAC’s digital throttle control for air compressor

VMAC’s Underhood and Direct-Transmission Mounted air compressor systems for service vehicles now feature a Digital Throttle Control that connects to a vehicle’s OBD2 CAN data bus connector and is designed to zero in on rpm setpoints faster and more effici

December 16, 2019

General Tools’ vehicle escape tool

General Tools’ Owl Escape Tool is designed for escaping a vehicle following an accident. The credit card-sized tool is engineered to be more powerful than spring-loaded devices and more reliable than a hammer that can be ineffective and difficult to swing

December 11, 2019

EPA erred in pursuit to repeal glider kit regs, watchdog finds

Delivering another blow to an early Trump-era push to roll back emissions regulations capping production of glider kit vehicles, the Environmental Protection Agency’s internal watchdog has said the agency skirted required steps in the process of crafting a rule to repeal the regs.

December 5, 2019

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Yokohama’s 114R UWB regional trailer tire now available

Yokohama Tire announced that its latest regional-haul trailer tire, the SmartWay-verified 114R Ultra Wide-Base (UWB), is available now in size 445/50R22.5, with an additional size – 455/50/22.5 – offered in the first quarter of 2020. The 114R UWB, the suc

December 5, 2019

Tools to help truckers get their jobs done

Rand McNally’s ClearDryve 180 2-In-1 headphones/headset, Cobra’s DASH2316D dual-view dashcam, Cobra’s 29 LX Max CB with smartphone features, Plantronics’ Voyager 104 Bluetooth wireless over-the-head headset, and the Coin Capsule for organizing change.

December 3, 2019

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November recall roundup: More than 4,000 Western Star, 2,200 Volvo and 200 Peterbilt trucks included in four recalls

Four recalls include approximately 2,725 model year 2016-2020 Western Star 4900 and 5700 tractors, approximately 1,331 model year 2020 Western Star 4700 trucks, approximately 2,287 model year 2020 Volvo VNL and VNR tractors, and approximately 248 model year 2020 Peterbilt 579 trucks.

November 29, 2019

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How military service set these trucking entrepreneurs straight on course to success

A special Overdrive Radio marks Veterans Day, commemorating the military service of so many around the United States, and in American trucking. Here we honor the stories of two vets -- Army and Navy, respectively -- who are equally clear-eyed emphasizing what their service meant for their long careers as business owners.

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Court pauses DOT rule seeking to push 200,000 non-domiciled CDL drivers out of commercial work

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Owner-ops adapt conservative approach to ever-expanding diesel service intervals

Owner-operator Raiko Graveran might be the 'nicest dude in all of trucking,' a version of which has been said by more than one truck showgoer who's found him and his 1995 Freightliner FLD 120 parked up. Here he's showing off fairly recent wins at the Old Town Rig Down event in Nacogdoches, Texas. Look for Graveran out at the Stars, Stripes and White Lines event this week in Atlanta.

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