- Here’s what’s been proposed and what’s next regarding the issue.
- The comment period on the proposed rule has been extended to May 23.
- Overdrive covered the topic in detail in a cover story last year.
- There are other, less comprehensive types of computer-assisted logging.
- For the latest coverage of EOBRs, read the February cover story from Truckers News, Overdrive’s sister publication.
- You’ll want to ensure all your equipment will pass inspection. These Overdrive articles explain how to maintain lights, brakes and other common areas of equipment failure:
[grabber tire.jpg]Tires and brakes
Maintaining proper pressure, May 2011.
Spec’ing tires, Feb. 2011
Preventing tire/brake failure, July 2010
Avoiding top tire killers, May 2010
[backuplamps.jpg]Lights and electrical systems
How-to: Maintain batteries, Oct. 2010
Preventing battery drain, July 2010
Preventing power divider failure, July 2010
How-to: Upgrade headlamps for longevity, May 2010
[powertrain]Power- and drivetrain
2010 engines, March 2011
How-to: Change oil, Feb. 2011
Synthetic oil, Jan. 2011
Overhauling the engine, Nov. 2010
Oil viscosity, Nov. 2010
How-to: Maintain steering, Sept. 2010
[NEED A TRAILER PIC]Trailers and other topics
How-to: Maintain suspension, March 2011
How-to: Maintain landing gear, Jan. 2011
How-to: Beat corrosion, Nov. 2010
Spec’ing trailers for durability, Sept. 2010
How-to: Detect air leaks, Aug. 2010
How-to: Service reefer unit, July 2010
Preventing broken belts/clamps/hoses, July 2010
Preventing air pressure loss, July 2010