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Equipment
Used truck prices hold steady, with spot markets signaling a measure of trucking demand improvement
Minus an anticipated pre-buy of new trucks ahead of the next round of emissions regulations this year, used-truck prices leveled off, with the exception of some evidence of increased demand for late-model sleepers. Also: Rates see signs of life post-Labor Day; Texas repair shop owner arrested for "deceptive business practices."
September 24, 2025
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CSA's Data Trail
Toughest 10 states for brake violations as inspection blitz kicks off
Analysis of nationwide violation data shows the states where truckers can expect brakes inspections to feature the most intense scrutiny on the truck and trailer's stopping power.
August 22, 2025
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Equipment
Lift axles need regular axle care and then some
Lift axles help trucks move heavier loads, but without regular care, they could cause downtime.
August 21, 2025
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Overdrive Extra
Proper pressure -- key for tire, driver longevity and owner-ops' bottom lines
Among trucking's hyper-fuel-economy-seeking set, adding an extra 10 psi is a common practice. Yet this small fleet owner himself found matching pressure to the load as recommended delivers longer tire life, worth well more to an owner's bottom line. Not to mention: better handling, traction, ride quality, even long-term health.
August 19, 2025
Tire inflation diagram showing under, proper, and over-inflated tire conditions
Equipment
How truck and engine OEs might approach EPA's new DEF-derate guidance
EPA's new guidance relaxing sudden 5-mph derates after aftertreament-system faults makes clear that existing derate procedures remain A-OK through at least the 2026 model year -- if manufacturers and their customers want them to be. Here's what a few truck and engine makers, and maintenance pros, are saying.
August 13, 2025
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Overdrive Extra
LED lamps: In Canada, 25% of diodes dark can in fact net a violation
Standards specific to LEDs' individual diodes in the U.S. may not be available today, but CVSA inspection specialist John Sova makes it clear that "if 25% or more of the diodes are inoperative, the light would fail inspection" in the nation to our North.
August 5, 2025
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Maintenance
LED failures: How many individual diodes going dark will net a violation?
The question is a tricky one to answer, and will vary by light position and design. Additionally, as any working owner-operator knows, no two truck inspectors are the same. Diodes do fail, though, and Overdrive sister publication TPS outlined the reasons here with experts.
August 1, 2025
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Gear
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.
July 28, 2025
RevHD Rev-Socket
Overdrive Extra
Weigh in: How far do you extend your oil drain interval?
A 100,000-mile change interval is possible -- our 2023 Trucker of the Year proved it. Yet conservative approaches to engine-oil drains have long been the rule of the day for most owners. What's your approach? Weigh in via this brief survey.
July 24, 2025
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Business
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
ATRI fleet operating costs chart comparing dry van, reefer, and flatbed truck profitability
Gear
Bridgestone adds new size for popular steer tire
Bridgestone
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
Equipment
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
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Equipment
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
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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
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Gear
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
Ralson RTR51 trailer tire
Gear
Snap-on launches new diagnostic tool with code-based troubleshooting
Snap-on Tools
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+
Equipment
As diagnostic software price tags increase, so do scams
Bootlegged diagnostic tools can be a big risk for shops.
March 13, 2025
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Regulations
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
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