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Driver feedback wanted on I-10 truck parking issues
Truck drivers are being asked to provide input on the challenges and issue they face with truck parking along a corridor of I-10 from California to Texas. In other news: More than 1,400 Kenworth T680 trucks are being recalled for a potential brake issue; new hotshot-specific towing bed.
October 12, 2020
Business
Widespread staged-accident insurance fraud uncovered
A U.S. Attorney has charged 28 individuals for allegedly intentionally causing accidents with tractor-trailers to get insurance payouts. A Mack-centered truck show will go on this weekend in PA. OOIDA released HOS educational videos. KeepTruckin customers get Drivewyze weigh station bypass access.
September 29, 2020
Equipment
October recall roundup: More than 2,500 Western Star trucks, small number of Cascadias
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling more than 2,500 Western Star trucks and a small number of Freightliner Cascadias over issues with the sleeper door and ABS indicator light, respectively.
October 31, 2019
Business
Daimler, Autocar, Trail King recalling small number of trucks, trailers
Daimler issued a recall for approximately 253 model year 2019 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, Business Class M2, Cascadia, Western Star 5700 and Freightliner Custom Chassis XC vehicles. Trail King is recalling approximately 43 model year 2016-2019 custom TKT50 tilt trailers. Autocar is recalling approximately 23 model year 2019-2020 Xpeditor severe duty trucks
June 17, 2019
Business
Volvo recalls 11,000 trucks over sleeper bunk window issue
Volvo’s recall affects approximately 11,089 model year 2018-2020 VNL and VNX trucks configured as 740 and 760 sleeper models. Mack is also recalling approximately 43 model year 2020 Anthem and Pinnacle trucks in which the conspicuity reflectors on the back of the cab may be blocked by the exhaust system.
April 22, 2019
Business
Daimler recalls more than 3,000 Cascadia tractors over air bag issue
The recall affects approximately 3,365 model year 2018-2020 Cascadia trucks equipped with the optional air bag. In these trucks, the air bag could deploy unexpectedly.
March 18, 2019
Business
Thing-a-ma-bobs is dangerous
“This just in!! The super-popular ‘Thing-a-ma-bob,’ hottest toy on the market for Christmas 2016 and manufactured in Wehateamericastan, has been reported to cause hair loss and possible self-immolation!” …
December 26, 2016
Business
Nearly 2,500 Freightliner, Western Star trucks recalled due to brake problems
Daimler Trucks North America has issued a recall for more than 2,000 Freightliner and Western Star trucks.
April 8, 2015
Business
Volvo, Freightliner issue recalls for some on-highway tractors
Volvo is recalling 862 2011-2015 VNL and 2014-2015 VNM trucks. Freightliner is recalling 194 2015 model Cascadia, 122SD and Business Class M2 units.
August 6, 2014
Business
Navistar recalls 124 ProStars, Great Dane recalls 1,008 flatbed trailers
Great Dane is recalling more than 1,000 2013-2015 flatbed trailers for potentially faulty brackets used to store J-hook cargo restraint plates, and Navistar is recalling 124 2014 International ProStar tractors built with rear axle shafts that are too short.
April 7, 2014
Business
21,000 Peterbilt, Kenworth trucks recalled due to potential door latch, seat belt defects
Paccar, parent company of Peterbilt and Kenworth, has issued two recalls for more than 21,000 Kenworth and Peterbilt model trucks for potential defects related to the door latch assembly on some trucks and the seat belt assembly on others.
February 10, 2014
Overdrive Extra
Reg rage
Peeling air-bag warning label = recall of almost 19,000 cars. “Who is the real winner in this whole sorry story? I don’t think it’s the average American.”
November 29, 2013
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