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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

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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

NTSB I-95 bridge collapse

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

DT12-DA transmission with little clearance space for PTO

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

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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

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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

Among South Dakota-based Jamie Hagen's Hellbent Xpress truck and trailer equipment is this Mack and aerodynamic dry van combo. Hagen is one among many owner-operators now treating their fuel year-round for a myriad reasons -- in his case, to deliver preventive maintenance dividends with extension of injector life and more.

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

When driving near wildfires, Daimler Trucks North America recommends setting cabin air to recirculation and keeping a closer eye on an engine air filter performance. “Driving near fires or other occurrences where there could be an unusual amount of debris in the air, it is important to monitor the air restriction gauges and respond appropriately should the restrictions rise as well as clean the filters or replace them when it is safe to do so,' said DTNA marketing engine specialist Michael Young.

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

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Pandemic spurs growth in remanufactured parts trade

“[Truck owners] are starting to see another positive for their bottom line when it comes to reman,” Joe Gonzales of Vehicle Reman says.

May 1, 2023

Someone works on remanufacturing a turbocharger.

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

oral fluid drug test

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

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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

Owner-operator wins 2018 Volvo tractor in giveaway | Latest truck, trailer recalls

Tornado Trucking LLC owner Angelique Temple won a 2018 Volvo VNL during WIT’s 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

Angelique Temple, owner-operator of Virginia-based Tornado Transport LLC, won a 2018 Volvo VNL during Women in Trucking's Salute to Women Behind the Wheel event at the Mid-America Trucking Show on March 31.

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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‘The extra load' to boost profitability in challenging times

Releasing the new edition of Partners in Business at MATS, Overdrive and ATBS' seminar charted cost, revenue and income benchmarks for owner-operator attendees, offering strategies to boost short- and long-term profitability.

April 3, 2023

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Repair labor rates climbing, driving technician pay raises

More than three-quarters of service providers responding to a Fullbay survey said they raised labor rates in 2022, with the Southwest U.S. region leading the charge.

February 26, 2023

diesel mechanic working on an engine

Right to Repair legislation to cover future tech reintroduced in Congress

The legislation would ensure that, as trucks get more high-tech, truck owners and their repairer of choice maintain access to the necessary tools and data. Also: New courses covering driver mental health and personal security now available.

February 10, 2023

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Nontraditional truck parts-sourcing strategies on the rise

Need a DEF quality sensor and you can't find it? How's a DEF tank somebody decided to "delete" sound for a quick and inexpensive solution? In Part 2 of this parts-purchase series, find more unique approaches as owners have adapted to new realities.

February 8, 2023

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'Blue Collar Roots' Pete 379 pays tribute

The 2007 Peterbilt is a tribute to Bill Wallis, the founder of Wallis Oil Company, operating today across a variety of industries as the Wallis Companies. The MATS Big Rig Build-Off competitor's fully custom from the ground up, blending old-school and hot-rod styling.

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In-cab showers for the masses? Be Camper Sleeper's drive to deliver

Hey Bubba CEO Tapan Chaudhari, on the East Hall Pro Talks Stage at MATS in March.

Hey Bubba, why hasn't AI taken over trucking?

Toolkit

Overlooked maintenance: Owner-ops stress tools for prevention

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High time truckers vet the brokers: Opening MATS panel on fraud fight, AI, more

High time truckers vet the brokers: Opening MATS panel on fraud fight, AI, more

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