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Proper wheel end play the difference in bearing life and loose wheels
Pre-adjusted wheel end systems are intended to be locked down and secured based on the tolerance stack ups of components inside the system.
February 18, 2020
Regulations
CCJ's updated Air Brake Book now available for download
The 11th edition of CCJ's Air Brake Book, a free industry resource guide, is now available.
April 6, 2022
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August 13, 2026
Equipment
Deleting emissions problems without deleting the system
Last week at MATS, a panel discussion with oil and fuel purification systems manufacturer Clean Air Fleet and two of its customers detailed advantages that come with cleaning up fluids. The impact extends to prevention of common emissions problems.
March 31, 2022
Equipment
When parts shortages affect repairs
Not only is the parts shortage impacting the sale of parts, but it’s also hindering services the aftermarket channel can perform.
March 1, 2022
Equipment
Emissions systems, while improved, still causing issues for some owners
A combined 46% of used-truck buyers reported having to rebuild or conduct other engine work or having issues with emissions system components. By model year, owner-ops report 2016 and newer engines fare better on emissions issues.
February 15, 2022
Regulations
Tire anomaly technology is more than a compliance and maintenance tool. It’s also a safety tool.
IRD has experienced an "explosion of interest" with it's tire anomaly and classification system because of its accuracy in catching tire abnormalities.
February 13, 2022
Equipment
An assist for avoiding brake adjustment violations
Though the national rate for brake-adjustment violations has been decreasing in recent years, small fleet owner Bryon Stoll found (the hard way) a state where that's definitely not the case. That led him to this simple adjustment indicator assist device.
February 3, 2022
Equipment
Mack launches new comprehensive maintenance program for customers
The new Mack Premium Service Agreement covers a variety of maintenance and is available for Mack Anthem, Pinnacle, Granite, TerraPro and LR owners. Also: Latest Highway Angel helped woman who had medical emergency while driving; HHG fraud scheme.
September 16, 2021
Equipment
Holy moly: Proper grease compounds critical in lube application
Moly particles are solid additives that are normally larger than the fluid film developed by the base oil in a high-speed bearing. The higher the relative linear speed, the lower the viscosity required to provide an adequate lubrication film.
August 26, 2021
Equipment
Combating rustjacking is an industrywide effort
Rustjacking on brakes is dangerous and it can get a vehicle pulled out of service. Combating rustjacking is a team sport for owners, techs and brake vendors.
August 17, 2021
Regulations
Brake adjustment errors can lead to OOS violations or worse
Despite years of warnings, automatic slack adjusters continue to be manually adjusted by technicians who may not know any better or who may be eager to get a truck out of the shop.
November 26, 2020
Maintenance
FTC cracking down on 'right to repair' violations
The FTC will begin devoting more resources to combat unlawful repair restrictions from OEMs. Also: Custom-paint consults at Big Iron Classic; $100k donation to St. Christopher Fund; trucker recognized for help at accident scene; Columbus KW expands;
July 26, 2021
Equipment
Practicing the fine art of exorcising ‘aftertreatment demons’
If certain emissions system problems seem mysterious, that’s often no accident. Much of the discussion among panelists in an Overdrive webcast last week centered around misdiagnosis – by the truck owner as well as by some technicians.
May 24, 2021
Business
Weighing an engine rebuild vs. a truck trade
When you've got to choose between overhauling an engine or trading in an aging truck, there's a lot to consider. Here's how owner-ops Phil and Annett Albert made the decision.
April 2, 2021
Equipment
3 ways to extend DPF life and keep filters running cleaner
Maintaining diesel particulate filters can be a tough and costly battle. Here are three ways to extend the life of your DPF and reduce downtime and costs associated with repairs and upkeep.
March 25, 2021
Equipment
How to interpret your truck's warning lamp language to head off big problems
Advancements in engine and emissions technology over the last decade have complicated the challenge of staying on top of dashboard warning lights.
May 7, 2019
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Pride & Polish
Custom 1954 International built on Pete 359 frame
The show truck features the cab and fenders of a 1954 International RDC-405 with the frame from a Peterbilt 359. Owner-operator Richard Yeager did all the fabricating, paint work and the rest himself over an eight-year period.
Small Fleet Champ
Leighton Transport offers big-fleet clout with boutique care
Business
TQL, C.H. Robinson accused of federal racketeering with illegal carrier network
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One man, one truck: Robert Forsyth's long strides to the right size for profit
Overdrive Radio
Study shows huge performance variance in diesel fuel across North America
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