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Brand-new Gear Guide offers CB radio, accessories buyers' guide, plenty more

The latest Truckers' Gear Guide features a CB radio guide for new drivers, plenty accessories, mental health advice for truckers, and ways around the bad options at fast food restaurants for better health long-term -- chicken cordon bleu prepped in the truck, anyone?

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Bridgestone introduces new Firestone steer tire

The new Firestone FS592 steer tire for long-haul and regional applications replaces the popular FS591 tire and builds upon its reputation, Bridgestone said.

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Ex-Guard enhances front-end protection with new grille guard line

The company's new Ex-Guard MAX guards feature a new reinforced steel low bar, a Front Underrun Mitigation System, and enhanced steer tire protection over its previous grille guard line.

The Ex-Guard MAX is available for most over-the-road trucks from all the major OEMs, including Freightliner, Kenworth, Volvo, Mack, Peterbilt, International, and Western Star.

DPF manufacturer expands lineup for Carrier reefer units

With the launch of a DPF for Carrier Vector reefers, Rypos now offers retrofit DPF systems for most trailer refrigeration units on the market.

Rypos said its Vector DPFs can be installed in 4-6 hours and do not require extended downtime, additional fuel burn or lengthy post-installation testing.

Mack Pioneer, Anthem models' front-end protection options

Ex-Guard's VM-series grille guards, previously announced for updated Volvo models, are also available for Mack's new Pioneer and updated Anthem models.

The Mack VM series includes the full protection XG-150G3-VM and EX-150G3-VM; the mid-height XG-125G3-VM and EX-125G3-VM, and bumper covering EX-100G3-VM. This range of guards is also compatible with the Volvo All-New VNR and VNL models.

New Gear Guide offers tech, health tips for life on the road

From a deep dive into the benefits of forward-facing dash cams to a Bluetooth Buyers' Guide, health tips and more, the latest Gear Guide has plenty to offer.

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Ex-Guard launches grille guards for new Volvo models

The new grille guards are designed for the all-new Volvo VNR, along with the updated VNL. The guards are available in five models ranging from extreme-duty full protection to low-profile guards.

Ex-Guard's new grille guards are designed for the new Volvo VNR, pictured, and the updated VNL.

Buyers Products unveils lightweight aluminum fenders

The fenders are built from high-strength, roll-formed aluminum and are designed to resist corrosion for use in harsh weather and high-moisture environments.

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18% longer tread life: Bridgestone's new W920 drive tire

The new Bridgestone W920 drive tire is designed for all-weather performance with longer wear life, an optimized tread pattern and a premium casing for retreadability.

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New sockets aid techs with manual wheel-end bearing adjustments

The sockets feature etched hash marks that guide mechanics through the 2-1-1 process, which ensures the proper wheel-end bearing adjustment.

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MATS to kick off with regs/biz news, custom trucks, antique trucks (did we say trucks?)

The big event is nearly here, thousands of plans have been laid, and March 26-28 in Louisville, Kentucky, MATS will feature perhaps the very biggest collection of vintage and custom rigs, vendors and suppliers, and owner-operators the nation over. Hope to see you there.

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CS Trucking's custom livestock-hauler 2024 Kenworth W900L

The namesake of Dalilah's Law is pictured here with FMCSA Administrator Derek Barrs during her visit to U.S. DOT headquarters recently. 'Her strength is the heartbeat of our mission,' FMCSA wrote on social media. 'Today’s committee vote for Dalilah’s Law is a promise kept to her and to every American on the road.'

Dalilah's Law passes committee as Congress debates non-citizen drivers, ELP, CDL mills

The first of ATBS's twice yearly updates for 2026 on owner-operator biz trends is set for March 24 late-afternoon on the East Coast, mid-afternoon out West. Register to catch it live via this link.

Did owner-ops bank more money in '25? Cost, income trends live update March 24

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Majority of owner-ops victims of freight fraud, broker tricks: Survey

Small fleet 'gun-shy' about trucking biz investment amid extreme fuel volatility

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