Equipment

Legislation targets catalytic converter theft | Another fuel-related HOS waiver

Bicameral, bipartisan legislation introduced earlier this month seeks to help cut down on rising catalytic converter theft. Also: Pipeline disruption prompts HOS waiver for fuel haulers in Nevada; Spring weight restrictions take effect in Michigan.

February 13, 2023

semi truck exhaust stacks

Right to Repair legislation to cover future tech reintroduced in Congress

The legislation would ensure that, as trucks get more high-tech, truck owners and their repairer of choice maintain access to the necessary tools and data. Also: New courses covering driver mental health and personal security now available.

February 10, 2023

mechanic working on engine

Nontraditional truck parts-sourcing strategies on the rise

Need a DEF quality sensor and you can't find it? How's a DEF tank somebody decided to "delete" sound for a quick and inexpensive solution? In Part 2 of this parts-purchase series, find more unique approaches as owners have adapted to new realities.

February 8, 2023

Senators seek to overturn recent EPA rule on heavy-duty truck emissions

Sen. Deb Fischer and a group of 33 other Senators introduced legislation that would nullify EPA's December 2022 rulemaking. Also: I-80 in Wyoming whiteout-hairy; Concert for St. Christopher Fund set for April in Knoxville, Tennessee; latest Highway Angel.

February 9, 2023

truck emissions

Owner-operator Mel Williams' work-in-progress 2003 Peterbilt 379

Williams, well-known on social media as the "Truckin' Unicorn," showed her work-in-progress 2003 Peterbilt 379 at the Mayberry Truck Show in Mt. Airy, North Carolina, last fall.

February 9, 2023

Mel Williams' 2003 Peterbilt 379

Owner-ops navigate rocky truck parts-procurement landscape

In Part 1 of this two-part feature, research reveals owners increasingly turning online and to new vendors for parts in the post-COVID era of procurement. Others have gotten crafty, devising unique strategies to ensure they have the parts they need.

February 8, 2023

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Port truckers score win in chassis choice lawsuit

A Federal Maritime Commission judge ruled ocean carriers can't legally require motor carriers to use specific chassis providers to move containers. Also: Mack, Volvo EVs recalled over fire concern; new training-assistance grant; latest Highway Angel.

February 7, 2023

Intermodal port trucks

Tire wear patterns telling of overall truck maintenance

Correctly reading and interpreting tire wear can save you money, enhance safety and alleviate maintenance headaches.

July 1, 2011

Tread patterns on a truck tire

Truck clipped by small plane during emergency landing on Texas highway

A small plane lost power as it approached a highway near Houston and made an emergency landing, clipping a trailer as it landed. Also: NHTSA denies request to remove rear impact guard labeling requirement; fleet wants pulsating brake lights on trailers.

January 27, 2023

Plane emergency landing on Texas highway

John Highley’s custom specialized-freight-hauling 2018 W900L

The truck features the classic Kenworth Apache paint scheme, which Highley modeled after the W9 featured in the 1970s TV series "Movin' On."

February 2, 2023

John Highley's 2018 Kenworth W900L

Freightliner debuts second SuperTruck

SuperTruck II achieved an aerodynamic drag reduction of more than 12% over SuperTruck I and its prototype 13-liter engine reduced fuel consumption by 5.7%.

February 1, 2023

Freightliner SuperTruck II

FMCSA revokes another ELD from registry, asks for input on autonomous truck regs

The ELD ONE device failed to meet minimum ELD requirements, according to FMCSA. Also: FMCSA seeks public input on regs related to autonomous trucks; driver sentenced for Social Security fraud; Love's, Freightliner ink service partnership.

January 31, 2023

NHTSA issues consent order to Volvo Group North America

NHTSA has issued a consent order with Volvo Group North America, stating the OEM failed to recall vehicles in a timely fashion and to comply with other recall and reporting requirements for 2017 issue.

January 30, 2023

Nova Bus LFS Artic

NHTSA begins trailer side-underride-guard rule process

The agency has sent an advance notice of proposed rulemaking to the White House for approval before it's published in the Federal Register. Also: Idaho launches new 511 app with trucker features; TA inks EV charging deal; Autocar trucks recalled.

January 30, 2023

side underride guard crash test

Hours regs waived for propane haulers in three states

Governors in Nevada, South Dakota and Wyoming have issued emergency declarations over propane shortages. Also: I-15 closing in Nevada; overweight waiver extended for certain Iowa haulers; FleetPride acquires Florida repair shop.

January 24, 2023

Tanker truck on highway

Trucking like a locomotive in restored 1960s Kenworths

In this Overdrive Radio edition, log hauler, writer, podcaster Gord Magill drew out more of Edison Motors cofounder Chace Barber’s story about his unique approach to electric-drive trucks, with some surprising benefits and potential applications.

January 27, 2023

Used truck sales picked up in December

ACT Research reported, however, that sales were down 30% from December 2021. Also: Mid-West Truck & Trailer Show set for next weekend in Illinois; latest Highway Angel recognized for helping coworker and fellow driver having stroke.

January 26, 2023

Lil' Ray's Transport: Five custom classics caught at Merced truck show

In addition to two trucks well-known to the show truck community, Ray Rodriquez also showed three classic cars -- a 1959 Chevy Impala convertible, a 1948 Fleetline, and a 1964 Chevy Impala.

January 26, 2023

Lil Ray 5 Custom Classics

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How to be 'as bad as an accountant' to ensure long-term success

January's owner-operator Trucker of the Month tells his story, from his start as a flatbed-pulling hotshotter in a one-ton dually to stumbles through other trucks and growing "as bad as an accountant" with a focus on costs, revenue and profit per-trip.

Truck in shop

Nontraditional truck parts-sourcing strategies on the rise

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Are under-21 interstate drivers worth the hassle?

Photo of parts, trucks in fleet garage

Owner-ops navigate rocky truck parts-procurement landscape

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