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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 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
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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March 24, 2025
Business
‘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
Equipment
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
Regulations
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
Maintenance
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
Maintenance
Owner-ops navigate rocky truck parts-procurement landscape
In Part 1 of this two-part feature, research reveals owners increasingly turning online and to new vendors for parts in the post-COVID era of procurement. Others have gotten crafty, devising unique strategies to ensure they have the parts they need.
February 8, 2023
Equipment
Tire wear patterns telling of overall truck maintenance
Correctly reading and interpreting tire wear can save you money, enhance safety and alleviate maintenance headaches.
July 1, 2011
Life
I-94 closure planned this weekend
A section of I-94 near Detroit will be closed in both directions this weekend. Also: New end yokes by Spicer available for replacement in Allison auto transmissions; six fleets seek waiver for flashing brake lights.
February 2, 2023
Regulations
Hours regs waived for propane haulers in three states
Governors in Nevada, South Dakota and Wyoming have issued emergency declarations over propane shortages. Also: I-15 closing in Nevada; overweight waiver extended for certain Iowa haulers; FleetPride acquires Florida repair shop.
January 24, 2023
Maintenance
Ford F-350 dual batteries tested on Battery Tender solar charger
When outlets are nowhere in sight, a solar battery charger seems like a good fit. But what about an F-350 with dual batteries? Could a modestly sized panel handle the job? We weren’t sure what to expect when hooking up Battery Tender’s 15-watt solar panel. We had never tried using solar to charge the truck […]
November 19, 2019
Partners in Business
DIY maintenance for a healthier bottom line
While your free time is valuable, every maintenance job you can do yourself is one you don’t have to pay someone else to do.
October 12, 2022
Channel 19
Pricing problems in the parts aftermarket? Owner-operators like Lee Epling are adapting
Is there parts-pricing relief in sight? According to a recent parts-aftermarket sales index, the tide may have turned in June. Meanwhile, owner-operator Lee Epling's doing all he can to prevent an expensive purchase on the road.
September 14, 2022
Overdrive Radio
The 20% rule: How brake-adjustment violations alone can put you out of service
In this podcast, a former inspector and compliance consultant details just how the out-of-service criteria around brakes adjustment work. A lot depends on knowing your chamber type and stroke length to effectively test your brakes to avoid violations.
August 19, 2022
Equipment
What's available in the used-truck-warranty market
Beyond the OEM warranties that sometimes can be found on newer used trucks, aftermarket extended warranties are available from a handful of providers, and powertrain warranties are available from engine OEMs.
August 16, 2022
Equipment
Excessive heat brings on tire safety concerns
The hotter days of summer can take a greater toll on tires. Experts advise taking certain steps to beat the heat.
July 8, 2022
Regulations
Trucking groups ask for more time to comment on speed limiters
Despite opposing opinions on speed limiters, OOIDA and ATA have both asked FMCSA to extend the comment period for the agency's speed limiter notice. Also: New Love's in Georgia; more truck parking in Montana; roadside service in OR; latest Highway Angel.
May 20, 2022
Regulations
Roadcheck: What inspectors are seeing at White River Junction on I-91
In Vermont on Roadcheck's first day, owner-operator J.R. Quirion confidently volunteers himself for inspection to avoid hassle later; another driver wasn't so lucky with some dangerously bald trailer tires.
May 18, 2022
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