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Permatex’s parts cleaner, degreaser
Permatex’s Spray Nine Grez-Off Parts Cleaner and Degreaser incorporates the company’s proprietary Carbon-Cutting Technology that removes carbon, oil and grease without the need for petroleum solvents, abrasives or acids. It also features a proprietary cor
September 24, 2019
Business
New California laws require smog check for trucks, accelerate move away from diesel trucks
Two bills signed into law last week by California Gov. Gavin Newsom will further crack down on heavy-duty diesel trucks in the state. One law establishes “smog checks” for trucks to register and/or operate in the state, while the other is designed to accelerate the move away from diesel-powered trucks to zero emissions vehicles.
September 23, 2019
Voices
Preventing convex mirror cracks in winter
The latest “Highway Hack,” with a few preventive measures: Seal the housing when installing replacement mirrors. Manually create moisture drain if there’s not a drain hole that’s obvious upon installation. If one is obvious, make sure any existing drain is correctly positioned.
September 23, 2019
Gear
Snap-on’s cordless ratchet
Snap-on’s 14.4-Volt Hex Drive Long Neck Cordless Ratchet has a low tapered head and a 13¾ -inch length designed to provide technicians with added reach and accessibility. The tool features 35 ft.-lb. of torque output, 46 ft.-lb. of manual torque load and
September 22, 2019
Business
Tech developers: Don’t fear the ‘phantom’ of autonomous trucks
Representatives from three autonomous truck tech developers sought to quell fears about their technology displacing drivers’ jobs. Instead, they offered a rosy outlook for the technology, in which autonomous trucks don’t displace drivers but alter the job to boost home time, reduce the grind of spending hours behind the wheel and increase the industry’s efficiency.
September 19, 2019
Business
Trailers’ simplicity doesn’t excuse poor preventive maintenance
Trailer maintenance often takes a backseat to servicing the tractor, with its multitude of components and moving parts. Still, a thorough on-time preventive maintenance inspection is the best way to increase uptime, decrease running costs, ensure safety and prevent violations.
September 19, 2019
Gear
Petro-Canada’s heavy-duty, driveline oils
Petro-Canada’s Duron Advanced 5W-30 is a fully synthetic formulation designed to meet and exceed API FA-4 requirements and is approved by Cummins and Detroit Diesel. The Duron Advanced line offers durable low-viscosity high-performing synthetic and synthe
September 19, 2019
Business
Diesel price increase in wake of Saudi oil field attack should be negligible
Though recent attacks of a Saudi Arabian oil field has severely crimped production capacity of the country’s oil output, prices for diesel in the U.S. will likely only see mild price increases, if any.
September 18, 2019
Business
Battery-powered Volvo VNRs set for testing later this year
In line with the company’s expectations set last fall, Volvo said last week that its all-electric Class 8 VNR tractor will soon be deployed in testing this year at the Port of Los Angeles, with fleets NFI and Dependable Highway Express slated to put the trucks in operation.
September 18, 2019
Business
PDI to pay $1.1 million to settle alleged EPA emissions violations
PDI’s currently line of Big Boss tuners and manifolds are unaffected by the settlement, the company said. Additionally, PDI said its current products are covered by executive orders from the California Air Resources Board to verifying that its tuners meet both California and EPA emissions requirements.
September 16, 2019
Gear
Peak’s antifreeze, coolant
Old World Industries’ Peak Antifreeze + Coolant is designed with a proprietary formula that combines scale-fighting and organic acid corrosion inhibitors that provide a minimum of 10 years/300,000 miles of maximum cooling system performance. The antifreez
September 12, 2019
Channel 19
Where Brake Safety Week, starting Sunday, is something of a year-round affair
Keeping up with your braking systems might be the most important thing you can do when it comes to avoiding the principal violations inspectors are looking for year-round, nationally, and particularly in the states shown here. Window also, here, on brake-related resources available via Overdrive and elsewhere.
September 12, 2019
Gear
East Penn’s truck battery
East Penn’s Fahrenheit battery technology is suited for commercial truck applications and is equipped with the company’s Thermal Shielding Technology designed to better handle cycle service, varying climates and intense vibration and to extend battery lif
September 11, 2019
Gear
Hot Shot’s Secret’s diesel lubricity additive
Hot Shot’s Secret’s LX4 Lubricity Extreme is formulated for use in either low-lubricity ultra-low sulfur diesel or gasoline to help restore the fuel’s lubricity and prevent wear and scarring of fuel system components, including injectors, the fuel pump an
September 10, 2019
Business
News roundup, Sept. 10: Ryder expands truck-sharing program, Michelin’s owner-op program updates
Trucking news and briefs for Tuesday: Ryder expands its new equipment-sharing program. Uber Freight opens a new Chicago headquarters, and Michelin’s “Advantage” owner-op and small fleet program updates with new benefits.
September 10, 2019
Gear
Phillips’ asset-tracking devices
Phillips’ EZTrac and EZTrac Plus asset-tracking devices are engineered to provide instantaneous 24/7 visibility of a trailer or chassis fleet via nationwide 4G cellular LTE networks with minimal installation time. EZTrac is a rugged real-time asset tracke
September 9, 2019
Business
Small number of Mack Pinnacle tractors, medium-duty KWs recalled
Paccar is recalling approximately 139 model year 2020 Kenworth T270 and T370 trucks over a brakes issue. Mack is also recalling a small number of 2015 Pinnacle tractors for an axle issue.
September 9, 2019
Business
Volvo’s D13TC engine updated for greater fuel efficiency
Volvo Trucks recently debuted the next generation of its turbo compound technology. The evolution has improved fuel efficiency over the current D13TC, 13-liter turbo compound engine by 3%. What’s more, the new engine delivers up to 11% fuel savings overall compared with model-year 2015 trucks,
September 9, 2019
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