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Washington state to ban texting while driving

Washington became the latest state to enact a law banning texting or cell phone use without a headset while driving. On March 26 Gov. Chris Gregoire signed into law a bill that makes it a primary offense to be caught holding a cell phone to your ear while driving, or to be reading, writing or […]

March 31, 2010

Overdrive Extra

Hours of services changes: Sooner and later

If you have any doubt about whether the bureaucrats in Washington, D.C., are getting the message about needed flexibility in the hours of service revision, worry no longer. I attended part of the fifth hours of service public hearing last week in Louisville, Ky., and the calls for a more sensible approach to sleeper berth […]

March 30, 2010

Reader Rigs

Tom Harvey of Glasgow, Ky., owns this 1986 Peterbi

Tom Harvey of Glasgow, Ky., owns this 1986 Peterbilt 359 with a 450-hp Cummins. An owner-operator for more than 20 years, Harvey pulls wide loads, vans and flatbeds in a 350-mile radius that includes Alabama, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio and Tennessee.

March 30, 2010

Business

Rotella Road Show begins 2010 tour

The Shell Rotella Road Show has started its 2010 tour.

March 29, 2010

Business

Mack launches mDrive automated manual transmission

Mack Trucks introduced its new Mack mDrive automated manual transmission at a press event today, March 25, in Louisville, Ky. The company said the mDrive AMT gives customers up to 1.5 percent improved fuel efficiency, better driveability and enhanced driver satisfaction by automating gear shifting, while improving safety. Mack also introduced Econodyne engine ratings to […]

March 25, 2010

Business

Thermo King debuts three products

Thermo King Corp. introduced the TriPac Electric APU System, the T-1000 SPECTRUM Multi-Temp Unit for Trucks and the SmartPower High Output Electric Standby Option .

March 25, 2010

Business

Navistar showcases more efficient ProStar

Navistar Inc., introduced the new International ProStar+, which has improved aerodynamics and a nearly 1,300-pound weight reduction from the existing ProStar model.

March 25, 2010

Business

Daimler’s production schedule full through midyear

Daimler Trucks North America says its customers are rewarding the company’s investment in fuel economy, higher payload and other improvements with a full production schedule through the first half of 2010.

March 25, 2010

Business

Meritor showcases next-generation 14X drive axle

ArvinMeritor unveiled its next-generation Meritor 14X tandem drive axle, built on the legacy of the company’s previous RT145 axle.

March 25, 2010

Business

Rand McNally unveils Intelliroute TND 700

Rand McNally has launched the IntelliRoute TND 700, a new truck GPS device with a 7-inch state-of-the-art high-definition screen and enhanced software features.

March 25, 2010

Business

Cummins: 2010 engines meet or exceed expectations

Cummins’ 2010-compliant engines are making good on the company’s promise to deliver at least 5 percent better fuel economy than their 2007-compliant emissions technology, the company said.

March 24, 2010

Business

Bergstrom designs no-idle solution for hot climates

The NITE Phoenix has a larger compressor, as well as an LCD digital user interface and battery monitoring system that make it easier for drivers to control the unit.

March 24, 2010