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Equipment
Broken rail led to bridge collapse, trucker's death | Brake Safety Week results
NTSB's preliminary assessment points to broken rail causing derailment that collapsed bridge, killing truck driver. Also: More than 87% of trucks inspected were free of brake-OOS violations during summer blitz; Drivewyze slowdown alerts now in GA.
October 18, 2023
Maintenance
Primer on EGR cooler failure | Solar eclipse traffic, NYC I-278 shutdown expected over weekend
Signs of a failing EGR cooler could include white exhaust steam or smoke coming from the stacks. Also: Where to expect Saturday solar-eclipse traffic across the nation; BQE in NYC shutting down through Monday.
October 13, 2023
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February 19, 2025
Business
Fuel prices flat nationally, varied by region
During the most recent week, diesel's national average changed by less than a penny, though changes were more varied by region. Also: New health clinic aimed at truckers open along I-94; FleetPride acquires Raney's.
October 4, 2023
Small Fleet Champ
From one truck to many: D. Weaver Trucking grows through difficult times with end dumps
Year 2019 yielded spectacular income for then-one-truck owner-operator Dannel Weaver. A high tax bill, too, which in part led to a decision to grow the fleet, now at six trucks, including one Weaver still pilots.
September 18, 2023
Small Fleet Champ
K&D Transport: Third-gen flatbed business running show-quality KWs
Increasing diversification -- led by a stroke of inspiration post-Great Recession and a never-ending focus on maintenance, driver-friendly freight and solid benefits -- transformed K&D to what it is today, a growing 14-truck flatbed biz.
September 14, 2023
Small Fleet Champ
Wallace & Sons Transport: Specialized bulk loads, confidence and competence
Larry Wallace is a third generation trucker with a versatile skill set, a knack for working on old Detroit and Caterpillar engines, and a sweet little niche carved out hauling bakery residuals.
September 11, 2023
Gear
Amsoil launches new 10W-30 diesel oil
Amsoil Inc.
The oil is a synthetic-blend product with greater than 50% synthetic content to help keep trucks and equipment operating at peak performance, the company said.
September 4, 2023
Equipment
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
CSA's Data Trail
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
Gear
Shell Rotella launches new low-viscosity engine oil
Shell Lubricants
The full synthetic oil delivers better wear protection compared to conventional and synthetic blend, Shell said, and improved fuel economy in the fastest growing viscosity grade for diesel-powered vehicles.
August 2, 2023
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
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