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Custom Rigs
âCareer gamblerâ Dean DeSantis and the aptly-named 2018 Peterbilt 389 with 124-inch ARI sleeper
When it comes to custom rigs, âIn the world of everybody building gliders, Iâm a guy who kind of cuts across the grain a little bit,â says Dean DeSantis.
October 30, 2018
Channel 19
Roundup: DPFs and fire, football and truck stops
A lawsuit filed by the Alliance for California Business pushes again against the California Air Resources Boardâs emissions regs over the issue of DPF safety and fires. Plus: NFL rookie of the year Dak Prescottâs connection to trucking.
February 8, 2017
Channel 19
Emissions-system issues hamper productivity for one owner-operator
And maybe more than just one, if anecdotal evidence is any indication. A report from Dave Palmer of S.C.-based Holly Knoll Services, whose triaxle dump, put into service in Jan â13, has been in the shop no less than six times over the emissions system.
April 25, 2015
Business
CARB public meetings clarify proposed rule amendments, hear other ideas
In addition to the previously reported six-month âGood Faithâ extension, detail here on proposed new NOx-exempt areas and concurrent extensions, a fast-approaching funding deadline, and more.
December 5, 2013
Channel 19
Too little too late? New grants for CARB upgrades
News of new grant funding available for truck DPF retrofits and truck replacements for California-based owner-operators shows limitations of Californiaâs grant programs.
September 3, 2013
Regulations
Last days for CARBâs manufacturer-delay extension
With yearend upgrade deadlines looming for small-fleet (1-3-truck) owner-operators of 1996-2006 model-year engines, purchases must be made by Sept. 1 to take advantage of manufacturer-delay extension if necessary.
August 28, 2013
Business
Retrofit-DPF sales to satisfy California regulations lag
The total number of verified DPFs sold by companies for diesels operating in California in the first half of 2013 was 3,508 and includes both passive and active DPFs.
August 5, 2013
Channel 19
Running around Cali: Martin Jezâ 1988 Pete cabover
California-based owner-operator Jez realized heâd need to upgrade his emissions system in the near term â he delayed the need by, well, buying old.
January 19, 2013
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