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90-plus-inch double-bunk sleeper in a cargo van? You bet

Cargo-van owner-operators Darren and Trish Ayres, in this edition of Overdrive Radio, haul in the CDL-required hazmat military-freight niche, and worked with Oak Ridge, Tenn.-based Fastlane Products to build a unique sleeper set-up in their Mercedes Sprinter van. Also: More onerous inspection practices that could use discouragement.

March 15, 2019

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DOT establishes council to address self-driving vehicles, other emerging tech

The NETT Council will be a point of access for developers seeking approval to deploy new transportation tech, DOT says. It’s intended to ensure that deployment of new tech isn’t impeded and to streamline the process for obtaining safety authorizations, permits and funding.

March 14, 2019

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New California legislation would phase out diesel trucks by 2050

The legislation, introduced by California Sen. Nancy Skinner, whose district includes Oakland and Berkeley, would require a 40 percent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 and an 80 percent GHG reduction by 2050.

March 13, 2019

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New onboard scale interfaces with driver smartphones

Blue Ink Tech’s new “Air Scale” is of a piece with the company’s mission to help combat, by elimination of, the variety of “interruptions that drivers face on a daily basis” that suck time and money from their businesses.

March 13, 2019

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Old socks: Alternative to greasing hood supports

Dave Marti’s solution to the squeak that can emanate from his six Peterbilts’ hood supports is an alternative to sometime messy greasing: “These aren’t new socks, they’re my old socks,” Marti says, placed just so over the supports to take the squeak out for generally longer than six months per sock.

March 13, 2019

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Mack recalls nearly 4,000 trucks over mirror issue, Carrier recalls nearly 4,000 APUs

The Mack recall affects approximately 3,906 Mack Anthem, Granite and Pinnacle trucks over an issue with the passenger side door down-view mirror. Carrier is recalling 3,855 APUs over a ground wire issue, while Stoughton is recalling over 2,000 dry vans and Trail King is recalling 80 step deck trailers.

March 11, 2019

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Lessons from the pothole that swallowed my truck

After a massive pothole snaps a steer-axle leaf spring, owner-operator Gary Buchs details “the kind of day that can remind an owner-operator that safe and skillful driving is just one of many tasks successful owners must develop. … ”

March 11, 2019

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Peterbilt, International, Mack, more announce new equipment at annual Work Truck Show

Peterbilt is adding remote diagnostics and the Bendix Wingman Fusion collision mitigation system to its medium-duty lineup, International debuted a new body builder program to streamline spec’ing, Mack unveiled a new OTA engine update program and more.

March 8, 2019

Mack is adding standard vertical shock absorbers on factory-installed auxiliary axles on Granite axle forward and axle back models.

International partners with Love’s to expand service network

Navistar announced Thursday it has signed a service partnership agreement with Love’s Travel Stops, adding more than 315 Love’s Truck Tire Care and Speedco locations – and 1,000-plus technicians – to the International truck service network.

March 8, 2019

Yokohama to debut two SmartWay-verified tires at TMC

Yokohama Tire will debut two tires at the American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Council Exhibition, set for March 18-21 in Atlanta. The 712L long-haul deep-tread drive tire is constructed for advanced wear resistance, fuel efficiency, t

March 8, 2019

Legislation to require side underride guards on trailers reintroduced in Congress

The bill, dubbed the Stop Underrides Act, would require underride guards on the sides and front of a truck and would update the standards for underrides on the back of trailers. It would also add underride guards as part of the required annual inspections for trucks.

March 7, 2019

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Bridgestone increases Dayton brand tire prices

Bridgestone announced this week a 20 percent price increase on Dayton truck and bus radial tires sold in the U.S. shipped on or after March 5. The company cites “increased business costs and other market dynamics” for the increase.

March 7, 2019

Quebec dealer takes Kenworth’s top award

Kenworth Maska received the 2018 Kenworth Dealer of the Year Award for the United States and Canada at the annual Kenworth Dealer Meeting held recently in San Diego. A variety of other dealers accepted gold and silver quality awards and others in special categories.

March 6, 2019

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Navistar ordered to pay $1.3M to fleet in case over MaxxForce engines

Attorneys for Dutch Maid Logistics say the final settlement could reach upwards of $2 million, once payback for attorney’s fees has been calculated. A Navistar spokesperson said the company is disappointed in the ruling and that Navistar is “reviewing its options” for proceeding.

March 5, 2019

More than 26,000 Kenworth, Peterbilt, Volvo, Mack trucks recalled over transmission issue

The recalls from Paccar, Volvo and Mack all stem from issues on trucks equipped with automated manual transmissions. In the affected trucks, an internal component in the clutch assembly could fail. Daimler Trucks and Great Dane also recently issued unrelated recalls.

March 4, 2019

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Fontaine’s narrow Pete cab for utilities, steel haulers

Fontaine Modification Co. announced its development of a narrow cab for Peterbilt trucks to help fleets improve maneuverability and efficiency when hauling utility poles and steel to offroad sites. Fontaine narrowed the Model 365 6×6 by 18.5 inches, takin

March 4, 2019

Tools to help truckers get their jobs – and meals – done

In this month’s Gear Guide: A look at a few in-cab cookware items.

February 28, 2019

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ASA Electronics’ heavy-duty camera

ASA Electronics expanded its line of Voyager observation and safety equipment with the VCAHD140i Heavy Duty Camera, a surface-mount device designed for easy installation. The camera’s resolution is engineered to produce a high-definition picture using hig

February 27, 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.

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

Truck-ownership traditions staying alive: Owner-operators Lucas Zach, Harlan Martin

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