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Overdrive Extra: Page 46
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Changing Gear: TMC updates from Cummins, Eaton, Dana, Webb Wheel, Phillips, Idle Smart
The Technology and Maintenance Council’s annual meeting usually is the time that fleet maintenance managers gather to discuss the latest technical and shop trends, so naturally the vendors that attend the event and hold press conferences to introduce new products and make lofty announcements normally reach out to that audience. However, I found that this […]
March 18, 2014
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3 owner-operator tax myths to avoid
Here are three of the biggest owner-operator tax myths, taken from Overdrive’s Partners in Business manual.
March 11, 2014
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Changing Gear: Updates from Circle R, Air-Weigh, Road Choice, Meritor, ATDynamics
Sounds like these two companies could make hay at making weight. Circle R Side Dump has made Air-Weigh’s digital QuickLoad Trailer Scale standard on its 37-foot SuperCube high-capacity side dump trailer. The QuickLoad Trailer Scale includes molded electrical and air connections, and when displaying weight, the bright backlit transflective display features large numbers which are […]
March 10, 2014
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Sorting through highway funding plans: Several irons in the fire
With Highway Trust Fund bankruptcy and the expiration of the MAP-21 act looming, here’s a look at some of the key proposals so far to stabilize highway money and fund the next bill.
March 6, 2014
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Changing Gear: Updates from Exxon Mobil, Daimler, Kenworth, Volvo, Navistar
This union sounds like the beginning of a beautiful friendship. ExxonMobil Fuels & Lubricants announced that Daimler Trucks has chosen Mobil Delvac-branded heavy-duty diesel engine oils for factory-fill in its Freightliner- and Western Star-branded vehicles. Daimler will feature Mobil Delvac 1300 Super 15W-40 heavy-duty diesel engine oil in nearly all Freightliner- and Western Star-branded Class […]
March 4, 2014
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Young singer preaches an offbeat ‘Truck Stop Gospel’
“In ‘Truck Stop Gospel,’ his narration is so astute it’s impossible to tell what side he’s on — not that it matters,” writes reviewer Kim Ruehl.
March 3, 2014
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Hey, over here! Obama’s fuel efficiency sideshow
There’s much more to be gained regarding fuel use and emissions by improving our crumbling, cramped infrastructure, as Werner Enterprises President Derek Leathers said in response to the Obama announcement.
February 26, 2014
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Changing Gear: Updates from Western Star, Fontaine, Progressive, Beall, Stemco
Western Star announces frame rail-mounted vertical exhaust stack for 4700s, Progressive refreshes its LED packaging and more.
February 17, 2014
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The pros and cons of bringing ‘Moneyball’ to trucking
Have any of the industry’s good intentions (longer retention, improved safety) with predictive analytics had effects that drivers would consider not so good?
February 16, 2014
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Bringing back Overdrive’s Most Beautiful!
Overdrive’s Most Beautiful Contest launches on Valentine’s Day 2014. Submit your sweetheart.
February 14, 2014
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Changing Gear: Updates from TRP, Western Star, East, Fontaine
TRP Aftermarket Parts unveils a new user-friendly website, while Western Star brings a tough Allison transmission into the fold and more.
February 11, 2014
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What do cats think of us?
Cats might not be as social with their owners as dogs, but that hasn’t stopped truckers from taking them on the road.
February 11, 2014
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Changing Gear: Updates from Double Coin, Goodyear-Love’s, Volvo, Howe’s, Imperial
Double Coin Tires and CMA launch a new Double Coin mobile application, while Volvo gets dressed for success and other product-related news you can use.
February 4, 2014
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You read it here first: CSA’s built-in unfairness
With the March and May issue installments of Overdrive’s CSA Data Trail stories, Senior Editor Todd Dills scooped GAO’s report this week by at least seven months.
February 4, 2014
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Trained canine assists deaf trucker
Hearing-impaired driver Pete Kleckner’s relies on his service dog, Snickers, throughout his days.
February 3, 2014
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The reality of ‘passing costs to customers’
The challenge to the shipper and carrier, whether it’s a solo operation or Walmart or Schneider National, is not to wait for the turbulence of changing costs and then respond, but to be constantly examining costs.
January 29, 2014
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Changing Gear: Updates from Phillips, Prestone Command, Luber-finer, Donaldson
Phillips reaches out to smart device users, Prestone Command releases a free white paper and more.
January 29, 2014
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Taking no chances with flatbed coil securement
In a video, WTI Transport Safety Instructor Gene Sims demonstrates the conservative coil securement methods he teaches.
January 28, 2014
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