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Business
Truckers Against Trafficking with ‘Everyday Heroes’ KW on National Mall
The nonprofit organization Truckers Against Trafficking will broadcast a press conference from the National Mall in Washington, D.C., Tuesday, January 15 at 10 a.m. EST. The event introduces the “Everyday Heroes” Kenworth T680 specially custom-designed to be auctioned later this year, with proceeds going to benefit TAT.
January 14, 2019
Business
Semi-autonomous Freightliner Cascadia recognized by tech pub
The 2020 Freightliner Cascadia, which debuted last week at the 2019 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, was recognized as the show’s “Best Transportation Technology” by tech publication Engadget at its annual Best of CES awards ceremony.
January 14, 2019
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Engineer at the center of Google and Uber’s clash over autonomous tech returns to trucking
Anthony Levandowski, the autonomous tech engineer who was at the center of a prominent court battle between Google‘s self-driving venture Waymo and ride-sharing provider Uber, has started a new company aimed at automating commercial trucks, Pronto AI.
January 14, 2019
Business
Kenworth details charge time, range of electric concept truck developed with Toyota
At the 2019 Consumer Electronics Show, Kenworth showcased its T680 converted to fuel cell electric power by Toyota. The new truck configuration on display at CES requires only 12 kW of battery power and is capable of achieving a range of 300 miles. It has a refueling time of roughly 30 minutes.
January 11, 2019
Business
CES: Peterbilt adds third model to electric truck lineup, Continental demos delivery robot concept
Peterbilt this week debuted its third all-electric truck offering, unveiling at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas the battery-powered medium-duty Model 220EV cabover. Also at CES, Continental showed off a driverless delivery van concept capable of delivering packages to homes, the company says, via four-footed robots.
January 9, 2019
Business
Truck values holding at best rate in at least two years
According the January Black Book Market Insights report’s section (p. 6) on heavy-duty vocational, over-the-road and regional-haul trucks and tractors, the most recent full month of data showed used-truck values on average declining at the lowest rate in at least the last two years.
January 9, 2019
Gear
Continental’s engine cooling fan assemblies
Continental’s Engine Cooling Fan Assemblies are designed to be an exact match for fit and performance to the OE part and are engineered to restore original engine cooling performance. The assemblies are tested for fit, vibration and amperage draw and feat
January 9, 2019
Voices
Grease distribution: Easy, neat and quick
The first in Overdrive’s new monthly “Highway hacks” series details owner-operator and 50-year trucking vet Gordon Alkire’s system of hoses and aluminum blocks engineered with guidance from a fellow trucker more than a half-decade ago to keep his back off the ground — and his history free of citations for excess grease.
January 8, 2019
Business
Diesel prices hit 10-month low, fall for 12th straight week
A 3.5-cent decrease in the country’s national average diesel fuel price during the first week of 2019 has prices at their lowest point since the end of March. Fuel prices have fallen for 12 consecutive weeks for a total decrease of 38.1 cents so far.
January 8, 2019
Gear
LockNLube’s pneumatic grease gun
LockNLube’s LNL261 Pneumatic Grease Gun features a toggle switch designed to allow the user to move quickly between a metered single-shot delivery at up to 6,000 psi or a continuous stream at 5 ounces per minute. The lightweight grease gun includes the co
January 7, 2019
Business
Freightliner debuts Cascadia with limited autonomous capabilities
The 2020 Cascadia is the first truck in North America to be equipped with Level 2 automation functionality. Level 2 automation means the truck can accelerate, decelerate and steer independently. The tractor in part stems from the groundwork laid by Daimler in 2015, when it unveiled the semi-autonomous Level 3 Inspiration concept truck.
January 7, 2019
Gear
Fumoto’s engine oil drain valve
Fumoto’s SX Industrial Engine Oil Drain Valves have 18mm thread sizes and are engineered for enhanced versatility and adjustability to help make oil changes quicker and easier on tractor-trailers and vocational trucks. The valves are designed with 360-deg
January 7, 2019
Business
Volvo earmarks $780M for repairs for emissions system degradation
Volvo announced the discovery of the degradation issue in October, saying then that it likely affects engines for both the North American and European markets. Specifics as to the company’s plan for repairs or potential recalls, as well as what truck models are affected, are still being fleshed out.
January 4, 2019
Business
Firestone truck tire prices set to increase Feb. 1
Firestone truck and bus radial tire prices will increase by 4 percent due to “increased business costs and other market dynamics,” the company says.
January 4, 2019
Gear
Heatshield’s starter heat shield
Heatshield’s Lava Starter Shield is engineered with proprietary and specially formulated volcanic rock-based fibers to help protect starters from heat damage caused by high amperages and headers. The shield is rated for 1,200 degrees Fahrenheit of continu
January 3, 2019
Custom Rigs
Facelift and more for Mike Hussey’s 1999 Kenworth W900L
Mike and his wife, Corren, were among the many I met this past year at GBATS. Since purchasing the N14-powered W900L after it sat for 10 years, he’s put plenty into it, from an engine overhaul to rears and the transmission as well as exterior modifications.
January 3, 2019
Business
Tools to help truckers get their jobs done
New gear includes updated navigation systems with dashcams, new headsets, organization systems, a car charger that doubles as a safety tool, and a new power inverter.
January 2, 2019
Overdrive Extra
Trucking in 2018: Rates boom and settle, the ball rolls on hours reforms, ELD mandate takes hold
Digging in to the top trucking trends of 2018: ELDs’ first year spurs rate hikes and operational adjustments; the swirling saga of glider kit emissions; the beginning of potential HOS reforms, booming — and then settling — rates and more.
December 31, 2018
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