Maintenance

Trucking costs hit all-time high excluding fuel

ATRI reported average cost for operating a truck in 2024 fell 0.4% from 2023, but when cheaper fuel prices are excluded, remaining costs actually increased 3.6%. Also: CloudTrucks seeks waiver from truck driver employment application regs; new Boss Truck Shop in West Memphis.

July 2, 2025

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Bridgestone adds new size for popular steer tire

Bridgestone is now offering its FS509 steer tire in 11R22.5 with G and H load ranges, adding to its existing 295/75R22.5, 285/75R24.5 and 11R24.5 options.

June 11, 2025

Bridgestone FS509 steer tire

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Electronic brake systems offer safety boost, ease of maintenance

Many new heavy trucks ditch traditional airbrake knobs for electronic switches for better safety and simplified maintenance.

June 7, 2025

Nikola's collapse brings headaches, financial problems for fleets

Some early adopters of the Nikola Tre FCEV Class 8 semi are now dealing with growing financial issues following the company's bankruptcy.

May 13, 2025

Some early adopters of the Nikola Tre FCEV Class 8 semi (above) are now dealing with growing financial issues following the company's bankruptcy.

Hours of Service

Are you Roadcheck-ready? Inspectors to key in on PC, false logs

What recent reporting and insight from CVSA's inspections guru revealed about this year's Roadcheck inspection blitz, less than a week away, May 13-15. Access a bevy of resources, including the latest hours-related guidance, here.

May 7, 2025

This year's Roadcheck inspection blitz kicks off Tuesday, May 13.

Ralson trailer tire now offered at Love's

Love's Travel Stops and its extensive maintenance network are now carrying the Ralson RTR51 trailer tire.

April 21, 2025

The Ralson RTR51 trailer tire is now being offered at Love's Truck Care and Speedco locations.

Snap-on launches new diagnostic tool with code-based troubleshooting

Snap-on’s new Pro-Link+ is a complete code-based diagnostic and repair platform for all makes of trucks, providing a direct path from pulling a fault code via the vehicle communication interface to diagnosing and fixing the problem.

April 2, 2025

Snap-on Pro-Link+

As diagnostic software price tags increase, so do scams

Bootlegged diagnostic tools can be a big risk for shops.

March 13, 2025

A man on the phone holding a tablet stands in front of trucks.

Emissions deletes net small fleet $101K worth in fines, probation | I-40 closures out West

An Oregon-based fleet and its owner were sentenced to probation and a fine for deleting emissions on 13 trucks. Also: I-40 overnight closures planned out West; Drivewyze slowdown, congestion alerts now available in Tennessee.

March 5, 2025

4 State Trucks' parts store goes mobile

A new app, available on Android and iPhone, allows truck owners to order parts from the 4 State Trucks shop on the go.

March 4, 2025

4 State Trucks mobile app

Hours of Service

Roadcheck looms in May with focus on hours of service, tires

The annual inspection blitz, set for May 13-15, will focus on drivers' records of duty status for hours of service and tires as its two areas of emphasis, in addition to the standard Level I and other inspections.

February 27, 2025

Bald trailer tires at inspection

Shell Rotella offering new heavy-duty, extended-life coolant

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Shell Rotella's new ELC HD coolant offers extended life for extended drain intervals, corrosion protection for metal engine components and more.

February 25, 2025

Shell Rotella ELC HD coolant

Used-truck pricing, value: A role for aftertreatment maintenance

The final part of this series, examining ramifications of increasingly stringent diesel-emissions regulations and equipment complication, turns to used-truck markets. As aftertreatment systems improve, systematic PM could help backstop resale value.

December 18, 2024

Mechanics using a computer to diagnose a truck problem

Motive's new roadside assistance option

Motive has a new roadside assistance offering it says can save carriers 15%-20%. It will be available through the Motive Driver App December 16.

December 11, 2024

Triangles In Breakdown Lane

FCEV early adopter's operational concerns come to life

William Hall, manager of San Francisco Bay Area Coyote Container, discusses his experiences as the first customer in the country to own and operate a Nikola Tre hydrogen-fuel-cell-electric truck (FCEV).

November 22, 2024

William Hall and his Nikola FCEV

New 'SCR Ultimate PM' annual service offering

Struggling with persnickety emissions-system issues? This preventive maintenance package introduced at the 2024 NASTC conference by TA Petro could effectively ward them off.

November 20, 2024

Diagnostic Maintenance Tech With Computer

Trucker of the Year

Biz strength in family legacy, diversification: Zimmerman Ag, Truckers of the Month

The two-truck partnership's owner-operator pilots are Overdrive's Truckers of the Month for October. Operating with authority from the get-go, Daryl and Nelson Zimmerman have built a diverse customer base for hopper, end dump and reefer freight.

October 30, 2024

Zimmerman trucks getting loaded

Brake inspection blitz: 2024 results show 12% out-of-service rate

CVSA's Brake Safety Week inspection initiative in August saw around 15% of owner-operators get inspected, according to reader-reported results -- just 1% reporting brakes violations. Also: Volvo, Mack update managed service offerings.

October 16, 2024

Roadcheckk brakes Inspection

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What Trump's 'One Big Beautiful Bill' legislation means for owner-operator taxes

A new guide from business services provider ATBS offers details about how Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" will impact owner-operators at tax time. Also: Lane reductions on I-5 bridge in Seattle; latest Highway Angel.

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ELD tampering: CVSA drafts new inspections bulletin to combat 'dangerous trend'

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

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

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