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Love the smell of hay in the morning? Scenes from the A.J. Soza Memorial Truck Show
The show's second edition got under way at the fairgrounds in Merced, California. The Central Valley location stood in high relief at the early point in the day as these hay-hauling doubles you see rolled in, split by a livestock hauler.
June 24, 2022
Custom Rigs
Wedding getaway vehicle and more: Jacob Phillips' 2016 389 steel hauler
The owner-operator's custom project rig proceeded with his father-in-law toward a maiden voyage as the chariot that took Phillips and his now wife away from their wedding party at its nadir. Phillips has been full-time hauling with the 2016 Pete since.
June 23, 2022
Channel 19
The fuel-discounts app aimed squarely at independents -- owner-ops and truck stops both
Mudflap launched as a mobile app just two and a half years ago, building a user base with owner-ops and small fleets on half a million downloads. Its cost-plus fuel discounts at independent truck stops, meanwhile, have delivered other benefits, too.
June 22, 2022
Equipment
TruckPro acquires southwestern U.S. distributor
TruckPro has acquired of the assets related to the operations of WestFleet, which has a reputation for consistently providing exceptional service and quality products to its customers, the company says.
June 20, 2022
Equipment
Despite COVID, and high fuel prices, ATHS annual convention drew crowd
Videos give you a look at some of the 700 trucks that were on display.
June 20, 2022
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Regulations
Idaho adding truck weight, credentials screening system along I-84 | More trucks in steering gear recall
The system will be installed near the new port-of-entry in Declo. Also: Mack joins widespread steering gear recall; medium-duty Kenworth, Peterbilt trucks recalled; I-10 rest area reopens; Canadian driver named Highway Angel.
June 20, 2022
Equipment
Bipartisan legislation intro'd again to repeal excise tax on trucks
The federal excise tax on heavy trucks has been in place since 1917 and has been at 12% since 1982. Also: CVSA asks FMCSA to require standardized documentation for hemp haulers; used truck sales dropped in May, with freight growth slowing.
June 16, 2022
Custom Rigs
Meet the Lewis Transfer custom 2007 Peterbilt 379, with operator Andrew Reed
Working in and with this 2007 Pete, powered by an '06 emissions-spec Caterpillar C16, this year has been something of a dream come true for operator Reed. He showed us around and inside the well-appointed 379 at Large Cars & Guitars last month.
June 16, 2022
Custom Rigs
'Witches Inn' '85 Pete 359 repeats, and other standout rigs named SuperRigs winners
Theresa DeSantis and her 1985 Peterbilt 359 and 2016 East conestoga, "The Witches Inn," won Best of Show. See the winners in a bevy of other categories here.
June 14, 2022
Regulations
Broker reform: FMCSA wants clarity on 'broker,' 'bona fide agent' definitions | Autocar yard spotters served by new dealer
"There is significant stakeholder interest in FMCSA’s unauthorized brokerage enforcement,” the agency said, and last year's infrastructure bill required this latest exploration of dispatch services. Also: Wisconsin dealer gets Autocar yard-spotters.
June 10, 2022
Custom Rigs
Early views from 40th annual Shell Rotella SuperRigs
The 40th annual Shell Rotella SuperRigs truck show primarily for working trucks officially kicked off Thursday at the Branson Landing along the banks of the White River in Branson, Missouri. The show runs through Saturday afternoon.
June 10, 2022
Custom Rigs
'Ribbon Runner' cancer-awareness and tribute 1998 Peterbilt 379 dump making waves
Bryant D. Mann, owner of White Pine Paving out of Maryland, turned this 2006-bought 1998 model 379 into a dedicated cancer-awareness rig with a huge remake middle of the last decade. Mann detailed the project for us at Large Cars & Guitars last month.
June 9, 2022
Equipment
Brake Safety Week inspection blitz coming in Aug. | New I-10 right-lane restriction
CVSA's annual brake-focused inspection, enforcement and education initiative will be held in August. Also: Diesel prices jump 16.4 cents over last week to new record high; Arizona restricting trucks to right lane along stretch of I-10.
June 7, 2022
Equipment
POLL: Cargo or equipment theft -- what's been your experience?
With reported thefts of some categories of commodity experiencing a steep rise during the last couple of years, this poll asks for your experience with theft, whether of the truck, trailer, the load or all three.
June 7, 2022
Custom Rigs
In memory of John Visconti III: The custom 2020 Pete 389 glider of Casey Wendling
Owner-op Wendling dedicated the rig to the memory of a man he calls something of a “second dad to me” -- South Jersey-based fellow owner-operator and sometime “Farmer,” as he was known. The dedication follows Visconti's tragic 2014 on-highway passing.
June 2, 2022
Business
Diesel prices dip but remain above $5.50 national average | I-81 closures this month
Diesel prices dropped 3.2 cents during the week leading up to Memorial Day to a $5.54 national average. Also: I-81 lane closures planned this month in Virginia; USA Truck revamps owner-op program; Great Dane recalling some flatbed trailers.
June 1, 2022
Regulations
Planned closures on I-94 and I-496 | California sued over CARB deadline
The Truck and Engine Manufacturers Association sues California over next new-truck emissions deadlines. Also: Construction season is in full swing in Michigan, with two I-94 closures (and one on I-496) upcoming; Expedite Expo kicks off July 15 in Indiana.
May 31, 2022
Equipment
Used truck sales numbers continue fall | Rates' 'Roadcheck effect' last week
ACT Research reports that used Class 8 retail sales volumes in April were 24% lower month-over-month. Also: Owner-ops flexed pricing power last week with "Roadcheck effect" demand boost; Driver named Highway Angel for rescuing baby and mother.
May 27, 2022
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Love the smell of hay in the morning? Scenes from the A.J. Soza Memorial Truck Show
The show's second edition got under way at the fairgrounds in Merced, California. The Central Valley location stood in high relief at the early point in the day as these hay-hauling doubles you see rolled in, split by a livestock hauler.
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