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What’s eating you today?

If you’re not hitting some congestion, there are probably other things that are of concern, such as parking shortages, fuel costs and electronic onboard recorders.

June 8, 2012

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Dodging holiday weekend traffic ticket hot spots

The National Motorists Association has updated its list of states most active in holiday weekend ticket issuance.

May 22, 2012

Business

EEOC asks for another rehearing in CRST lawsuit

The case involved dozens of female truckers who alleged sexual harassment.

May 18, 2012

Business

The pros and cons of engine retuning

Reprogramming your engine can increase horsepower and fuel economy, but it can also shorten equipment life and void warranties. Is it worth the risk?

May 18, 2012

Business

Volvo Trucks plans 13-liter LNG engine for 2014

Volvo’s new LNG engine will round out a complete range of natural gas-powered offerings.

May 18, 2012

Business

Compact power distribution module

The new Cole Hersee HBW18 sealed power distribution module is for use in small battery compartments and handling added equipment on heavy-duty vehicles.  The 18-slot device accepts circuit protection components with a 280 style footprint, stands up to road splash and salt spray and accepts a variety of equipment. The unit measures 2.4 by 1.5 […]

May 15, 2012

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The owner-operator: Takes a lickin’, still tickin’

Looking at the overall need for owner-operators, their health tracks freight demand.

May 11, 2012

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Trucker Buddy announces January’s Buddy standout

Roy Sewell has been named the January 2012 Trucker Buddy of the Month by Trucker Buddy International.

May 11, 2012

Business

Diesel oil additive for injectors

Hot Shot’s Secret, marketed by Lubrication Specialties, Inc., removes the build-up of coking and varnishing left behind from the overheating of engine oil, the company says. The product is made to inexpensively prolong injector life, as well as fix slow start-up, rough idling, hesitation and lack of power. The product was tested for two years […]

May 11, 2012

Business

New Kenworth service center in Oregon

Kenworth announced a new 10,000-square-foot parts and service facility in Pendleton, Oregon, off of Interstate 84. The center adds to a network of more than 320 locations in the U.S. and Canada. The location features eight service bays (with one bay providing Kenworth PremierCare Express Lube services only), a 3,000-square-foot parts warehouse, a parts delivery […]

May 11, 2012

Overdrive Extra

Study indicates growing number of independents

A recent jump in carrier registrations might be due to drivers getting their own operating authority.

May 7, 2012

Overdrive Extra

Natural gas + trucking = 6 stock tips

It’s interesting to see investors and mainstream business media take note of how the boom in natural gas production is affecting the truck market.

May 4, 2012