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Halvor Lines’ 50th-anniversary 1974 Peterbilt 352, rescued and restored

The story behind the 1974 Peterbilt 352 of Halvor Lines of Superior, Wis., a special restoration project cabover that hauled for Halvor in its first decade, finished just in time for Christmas last year and the final month of Halvor’s 50th-anniversary year,

April 15, 2019

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Lite-Check’s trailer tester

Lite-Check’s Evaluator 740 trailer tester is designed to diagnose lighting and anti-lock braking systems. Along with electrical circuit conditions, all ABS manufacturers’ fault codes are displayed on a 4-line LCD. The device includes a full-function remot

April 15, 2019

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Daimler, Paccar issue recalls over odometer, axle issues

Daimler’s recall affects approximately 361 Western Star 4700 and 4900 trucks. The odometers are accumulating distance in kilometers, but the odometer display is labeled as being miles. Paccar’s recall affects approximately 93 Kenworth T680, T800, T880, W900 and W990 models. The rear axles may not contain oil

April 15, 2019

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Bridgestone America’s steer tire

Bridgestone America’s R284 Ecopia steer tire is designed for improved fuel economy and enhanced treadwear in long-haul and regional service. The tire’s tread compound helps lengthen wear life, while the company’s NanoPro-Tech polymer technology helps redu

April 11, 2019

Fontaine’s heavy-haul lowbed trailer

Fontaine Heavy-Haul’s Magnitude 55L Lowbed Trailer is built for haulers who do not need a spread-axle setup and want to maximize their payload. The trailer’s close-coupled operation allows for a design that’s 2,000 pounds lighter, so if a hauler needs onl

April 10, 2019

One cargo van owner’s competitive edge in vehicle configuration

Years ago, West Michigan Expedite small fleet owner Steve McNeal began purchasing cutaway vans and designing a single-bed sleeper behind the cab. For the cargo area, he designed a lightweight aluminum-constructed box capable of accommodating up to six skids — double the pallet capacity of a stock van, if not the weight capacity.

April 9, 2019

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Anytrek’s trailer GPS tracker/tail light

Anytrek’s TrackLight GPS trailer tracker is engineered to look, work and install the same as a regular LED tail light. The covert module uses the 4G spectrum to help enhance connection to provide five-minute reporting while powered and 15-minute reporting

April 9, 2019

Archived: Remote backing system allows operators to exit the cab to dock up

From 2014: Supplier ZF shows off its remote backing system concept, which allows drivers to operate tractor-trailers in docking situations from outside the cab via a tablet. See it in action here.

April 8, 2019

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The lowdown on downsizing: Hauling in the cargo van owner-op niche

With its under-10,001-pounds regulatory category, cargo-van hauling might seem to hold the key to addressing some of the biggest complaints among Class 8 owner-operators. But its easy-in/easy-out rep isn’t always justified, and plenty challenges are shared between it and the Class 8 world.

April 8, 2019

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Hyundai Translead upgrades HT ThermoTech reefer line

Hyundai Translead announced upgrades to its HT ThermoTech trailer line featuring enhancements designed to provide more efficiency and reliability. The company said new design features and manufacturing processes, as well as new automation assets, leverage

April 8, 2019

Diesel laptops’ diagnostic software in tech-training use

Diesel Laptops’ diagnostic software packages are being integrated into training curricula for diesel techs within the programs of American Diesel Training Centers.

April 8, 2019

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Idle Smart’s SmartAlert idle reduction system

Idle Smart has added SmartAlert to its customer dashboard for remote management of idle reduction. SmartAlert is designed to allow fleets of all sizes to receive proactive notifications based on their preferences to help minimize maintenance intervals and

April 4, 2019

Hankook debuts new drive, trailer tires

Hankook’s SmartFlex DL15 tire is a long- and regional-haul drive tire. The e3 MAX DL21 is a long-haul drive tire. Finally, the e3 WIDE TL21 is a high-mileage trailer tire.

April 3, 2019

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423,430-lb. move on modular open deck

On a Faymoville modular heavy-haul trailer, Dynamic Specialized of New Kent, Va., recently hauled a transformer in Newport News, permitted at a gross weight of 423,430 lbs. and “rough outline dimensions,” says operations manager Josh Sohler, of 130 feet long, 11’4” wide and 15’3” high.

April 2, 2019

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Tesla boss Elon Musk ‘looking forward’ to production of electric Semi

The company hasn’t confirmed order figures for the Semi in nearly a year when last May Musk pegged the figure at “about 2,000” units. UPS, FedEx, PepsiCo, Anheuser-Busch, J.B. Hunt and Walmart are among the carriers with Semis reserved.

April 2, 2019

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Navistar recalling over 24,000 International LT, ProStar tractors

In the affected trucks, the rear exhaust hanger bracket may crack, causing the forward hanger bracket to also crack. If both brackets crack, the exhaust pipe could detach from the trucks. Daimler is also recalling a small number of Cascadia tractors over two separate issues.

April 2, 2019

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Daimler acquires autonomous tech developer to further push into automated driving

Daimler Trucks and Buses, global parent company of Freightliner, has acquired a majority stake in Torc Robotics, supplier developer of self-driving software. The move is intended to push Daimler further in its goal to develop highly automated trucks.

April 1, 2019

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ZF acquires Wabco for $7 billion

ZF, the global supplier of axle, transmission and steering components, has acquired Wabco, maker of brake and suspension systems and collision mitigation systems. The $7 billion deal was announced last week.

April 1, 2019

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'Black Widow' '86 GMC General: 'Poor man's Peterbilt' for owner

Indiana-based Stuart Geltmaker bought the truck mostly for its two-stroke V8 Detroit engine and has since built it into a chromed-out showpiece.

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Final week to enter Overdrive's 2025 Small Fleet Championship

The Rise Non Domiciled Cd Ls Crop

Overdrive reporting reveals at least 60,000 active non-domiciled CDLs

T-Quip's Peterbilt 589 works hauling heavy equipment around the East Coast.

Heavy machinery-hauling 2023 Peterbilt 589 shows strong at Gear Jammer

The ALL NEW JBL FLIP 7 - Featuring AI sound boost, deeper base, longer battery life, and Auracast... it's MADE to be HEARD.

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