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Fontaine's new modular lowbed heavy-specialized trailer | Brake inspection, maintenance tips
New Fontaine lowbed trailer series debuts in multiple configurations. Also: Bendix offers brake-inspection refresher and resources ahead of the Brake Safety Week blitz kicking off Sunday; Werner to haul Capitol Christmas Tree this year.
August 17, 2023
The toughest states for brakes violations: Update to get prepped for Brake Safety Week blitz
The brakes-enforcement blitz's 2022 focus on hose/tube chafing yielded plenty in the way of tips for preparing for that very-common violation. What states are most likely to issue violations during the August 20-26 event this year? Find out here.
August 2, 2022
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Equipment
Oil industry's new category to help with emissions, efficiency
The PC-12 engine oils will roll out in 2027 along with new EPA and state regulations on emissions. With better chemistry, the oil industry and OEMs hope new oils will help industry meet and exceed standards for efficiency and clean air.
August 1, 2023
Maintenance
Ryder intros new mobile maintenance service for trucks, trailers, more
Torque by Ryder provides a portfolio of maintenance offerings with its fleet of mobile maintenance trucks and technicians. Also: Pilot-Bridgestone tire management partnership exceeding goals; new Love's in Ariz., Miss.; latest Highway Angel.
July 13, 2023
Life
Tanker in I-95 bridge collapse lost control on off-ramp: NTSB
NTSB in a preliminary report said the driver lost control of his tanker, loaded with 8,500 gallons of gasoline, leading to it overturning and bursting into flames. Also: Latest recalls -- Volvo trucks for steering issue, eCascadias for e-stability system.
July 3, 2023
Equipment
Solutions found for tricky PTO install, sources say
Impressive cooperation and collaboration between aftermarket service shops and vendors has solved a PTO installation problem found in the second-owner truck market.
June 22, 2023
Regulations
National Labor Relations Board, again, alters independent contractor classification standard
For the third time in a decade, NLRB is altering how it considers whether a worker is an employee or an independent contractor. Also: I-96 closures planned in Detroit this weekend; Dana's EZ-ID tool for driveshaft parts ID, ordering.
June 16, 2023
Life
Report reveals most dangerous times to drive
New analysis of NHTSA data found the most dangerous times to drive. Also: Truck parking survey needs driver input on where to build; Maintenance costs high but stabilizing: Report; Pilot partners with Relay to cut card skimming.
June 14, 2023
Maintenance
Fuel treatments increasingly part of owner-operators' PM routine
Fuel-quality issues, emissions-system maintenance and injector life: Three areas, among others, where owner-operators are finding relief through fuel treatments. A majority report treating year-round with one product or another.
June 14, 2023
Equipment
Canadian wildfire smoke calls for more diligent air filter practices
Particulate matter in wildfire smoke presents health risks and can shorten a vehicle's air filter life.
June 11, 2023
Regulations
FMCSA's proposed CSA SMS changes -- one week left to comment
The proposed changes attempt to simplify violation severity weights and adjust intervention thresholds. Also: HOS regs waived for certain North Dakota ag haulers; recalls hit Freightliner, Western Star tractors and Mack electric garbage truck.
May 9, 2023
Equipment
Pandemic spurs growth in remanufactured parts trade
โ[Truck owners] are starting to see another positive for their bottom line when it comes to reman,โ Joe Gonzales of Vehicle Reman says.
May 1, 2023
Regulations
Oral fluid drug testing approved by DOT
Carriers will be able to use oral fluid testing as an alternative to urine testing, eventually. Also: Colorado passes "zero emission" truck regulations; Mack, Volvo electric trucks recalled; FleetPride acquires Indiana truck, trailer repair shop.
May 2, 2023
Channel 19
Roadcheck fails: 'Worst of the worst' in Iowa
Ahead of the big Roadcheck inspection blitz two weeks on, Iowa DOT's Motor Vehicle Enforcement unit shows us pictures of some of the worst failures from last year.
May 1, 2023
Overdrive Radio
Paths to 10-plus mpg in a Class 8 diesel tractor with aero, downspeeding, more
For all the focus on rates and revenue, no improvement there is dollar for dollar. Yet "fuel savings go right to the bottom line," owner-operator Joel Morrow re-emphasizes in this Overdrive Radio edition walking through ways to get to 10 mpg, and beyond.
April 21, 2023
Life
Owner-operator wins 2018 Volvo tractor in giveaway | Latest truck, trailer recalls
Tornado Trucking LLC owner Angelique Temple won a 2018 Volvo VNL during WITโs Salute to Women Behind the Wheel event. Also: Navistar recalls International LT, RH trucks over ECM issue; Great Dane trailers recalled for lack of wheel hub lube.
April 10, 2023
Equipment
Diesel shops fined $600K for manufacturing, selling, installing emissions 'defeat devices'
EPA last summer filed a complaint against an individual and three Illinois-based diesel shops for Clean Air Act violations related to "defeat devices." Also: Reefer, van spot rates slide; former CDL examiner pleads guilty to accepting bribes.
April 7, 2023
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Third-generation owner-operator's beautifully-rebuilt 1990 Kenworth W900L
After the truck was retired about three years ago, owner Joel Anker had it rebuilt into a show truck. The hard work paid off, with a fifth-place finish in the Limited Mileage -- Bobtail with Miles class at MATS in March.
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