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NHTSA investigating 'false positive' automatic braking events in certain Freightliner, Western Star trucks
The agency is investigating AEB systems in 2017-2022 Freightliner Cascadia and Western Star 5700 trucks for alleged unnecessary emergency braking events. Also: More truck parking in West Memphis; FMCSA launches human trafficking awareness campaign.
May 31, 2023
Freightliner Cascadia
Group of senators ask EPA to withdraw Phase 3 greenhouse gas regs
A group of 27 U.S. senators last week penned a letter to the EPA voicing concerns over the agency's Phase 3 greenhouse gas regulations on heavy-duty trucks. Also: Lighting recalls for International, Western Star trucks; latest Highway Angel
May 30, 2023
truck on highway
Nearly 800 trucks sidelined during unannounced inspection blitz
CVSA's annual unannounced Brake Safety Day, this year held April 19, saw 773 trucks placed out of service. Also: ACT reports that, while rates are still in favor of shippers, a rebalancing is underway; latest Highway Angel.
May 26, 2023
PBBT brakes inspection
Custom-built 1979 International Transtar II of Iowa-based Andy Goettsch
Galva, Iowa-based Andy Goettsch owns this 1979 International Transtar II, which he showed at the 2023 Mid-America Trucking Show. The rig won first place in the Antique Custom -- Bobtail class.
May 25, 2023
Custom-built 1979 International Transtar II
Cobra's 75 All Road: Advanced signal processing, compact design aims to change CB radio game
The 75 All Road CB sits outside what over-the-road truckers are used to for CB technology through the years. In this video, the company walks us through the various features built into the dual-mode AM/FM unit with bluetooth headset pairing.
May 24, 2023
cobra cb + blueparrot headset
House votes in favor of EPA emission regs rollback
The U.S. House on Tuesday joined its counterparts in the Senate in passing legislation to roll back EPA emission regulations slated to impact heavy-duty tractors in model year 2027.
May 23, 2023
Smog Haze Pollution
Caught at Roadcheck: 2023 inspection fails
How not to do it: With Roadcheck in the books for the year, a few states put forth some of the worst equipment and driver failures they saw. You might think of these as "negative reinforcement," as it were, of your own safe practices.
May 23, 2023
iowa roadcheck drug bust
Love it or hate it? Peterbilt fanatics respond to the 589 unveiling
New poll results show overwhelming approval for the new Peterbilt 589, but drill down into the details and there's plenty reader questions. Cab too big? Hood too short? Is it really a good 389 replacement? See what owners are saying about the new rig.
May 19, 2023
Peterbilt 589 legendary brown two tone
Roadcheck wraps in New York: What inspectors saw
On the ground with inspectors in New York on the final day of Roadcheck -- get a feel for the biggest enforcement event in trucking, in the No. 11 state for inspection intensity in the current rankings.
May 18, 2023
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A Pete with no chrome? Off-road racer’s blacked-out 389
Off-road racer Timmie Cameron uses the rig to haul his three race vehicles to tracks and off-road parks around the Southeast.
May 18, 2023
Timmie Cameron's 2023 Peterbilt 389
POLL: Your quick take on the look of Peterbilt's new 589?
As most Overdrive readers are by now aware, the new Peterbilt 589 will as of the end of the year replace the retiring Model 389 -- what's your take on the look? Weigh in via this poll.
May 16, 2023
Peterbilt Model 589
Scenes from Peterbilt's 'Pride & Class' truck show at Texas Motor Speedway
Peterbilt last week officially launched its new Model 589 at a customer, dealer and media event that, fittingly, included a Pride & Class truck show with 200-plus entrants in Texas, showcasing scads of custom 389, 379 and 359 trucks in the 589's ancestry.
May 16, 2023
Trucks on-hand for Peterbilt's 2023 'Pride & Class' truck show
CVSA inspection bulletins clarify issues with braking aids, tire inflation systems
Just before Roadcheck begins (Tuesday), CVSA issued bulletins to inspectors regarding hill-start aid systems and automatic tire inflation systems. Also: New Iowa law protects fleets from certain nuclear verdicts; medium-duty Internationals recalled.
May 15, 2023
SAF Holland tire pressure monitoring system
The brand-new Peterbilt 589 and its 'Legendary' trim package
Detail on a new premium trim option with the new Peterbilt Model 589 -- there’s the vintage Pete script accented by spears on the side of the hood, and exclusive brightwork on the polished fenders and bright rockers, and much more.
May 15, 2023
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The fight over EPA Phase 3 emissions regs
An environmental activist backs (a little) off her organization's more fiery claims about truck makers as the EPA considers strict new emissions regs amid push toward ZEVs.
May 12, 2023
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Vermont-based owner rides in style with 2000 W900L
Owner Philip Rindelhardt has customized the rig from top to bottom, inside and out. Showing the rig at MATS, he brought home a third-place trophy in the Working Bobtail -- Lights category.
May 11, 2023
Philip Rindelhardt's 2000 Kenworth W900L at night
The toughest 10 states for load-securement violations: Are you Roadcheck-ready?
The blitz is here. Next week May 16-18 will see ramped-up enforcement focused on ABS-system violations and securement. Find what 2022 data says about just where to expect close cargo focus, and securement tips from a veteran.
May 11, 2023
inspection of semi truck
Test drive: The Model 589, Peterbilt's successor to the 389
Peterbilt's Model 589, which will phase out an icon, was a truck more than 523 weeks in the making.
May 9, 2023
Peterbilt Model 589
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Do owner-operators need to worry about credit scores?
With loan interest rates up dramatically over the last year, most Overdrive readers report having a fantastic credit score. But the score itself isn't all you have to worry about when negotiating a new truck or other business loan.
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