Equipment

'Paradise Express' at 3 million miles and counting: Stunning big-bunk '03 Pete 379

Michael Castaldi's big-bunk 379 and 2010 Utility reefer put the "working" in Working Combo, racking up an average of 150,000 miles a year in his 22 years of ownership, running team with his son for the last decade.

December 19, 2024

Trucking groups decry EPA decision to grant low-NOx reg waiver for CARB

In what the groups view as an "ill-advised" and "misguided" decision, the EPA has granted a waiver for CARB's "Omnibus" Low-NOx Regulation.

December 18, 2024

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Used-truck pricing, value: A role for aftertreatment maintenance

The final part of this series, examining ramifications of increasingly stringent diesel-emissions regulations and equipment complication, turns to used-truck markets. As aftertreatment systems improve, systematic PM could help backstop resale value.

December 18, 2024

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Regulatory update: AEBs, speed limiters, more expected in 2025

A final rule to mandate automatic emergency braking systems is expected in January, a notice of proposed rulemaking to mandate speed limiters is planned for May, and a number of other regulatory moves are expected in the coming months.

December 17, 2024

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'Blood, sweat and tears': Ingrid Brown's 2025 Peterbilt 589

Ingrid Brown's 45-year driving career couldn't prepare her for the shock of seeing the 589 all decked out and presented to her by her company, Blackjack Express LLC.

December 17, 2024

Peterbilt launches new LED pod headlights for 589

The headlights use 30% less power than the halogen equivalent and provide maximum light output with wide coverage and 45-degree left and right low beams.

December 17, 2024

Peterbilt 589 LED pod headlights

Nikola's troubles deepen with more layoffs, potential bankruptcy

The Arizona-based manufacturer of the Tre battery-electric and hydrogen fuel cell semis is quickly running out of cash as survival efforts remain ongoing, according to a recent SEC filing.

December 12, 2024

Nikola FCEV and BEV semis

As Bendix ECU recall expands, 220K Peterbilt, Kenworth trucks caught up

The already-widespread ECU recall from Bendix now includes 220,000 Paccar trucks of various makes and models. Also: Full truckload of sweetened condensed milk seized at border; more than $10M in drugs seized; more.

December 12, 2024

Motive's new roadside assistance option

Motive has a new roadside assistance offering it says can save carriers 15%-20%. It will be available through the Motive Driver App December 16.

December 11, 2024

Triangles In Breakdown Lane

'Somebody upstairs' delivered a miracle: How a son rescued his father's lost 2000 W9

After owner-op Chad Roberson's father, Everett, passed 2007, Chad lost track of his last truck, a 2000 Kenworth W900. Two years ago, the unthinkable happened, and he was able to buy it back. Now, he's fixing it up to achieve his dad's dream.

December 10, 2024

Chad Roberson's 2000 Kenworth W900

'AB5 sucks': Trump DOJ pick on California contractor law | MATS registration open

Harmeet K. Dhillon was nominated as Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights at the Justice Department. As an attorney in California, she was critical of AB 5. Also: Registration open for MATS; two Paccar recalls affect about 100 Kenworths, Peterbilts.

December 10, 2024

Harmeet K. Dhillon

Third-gen owner-operator Rafael Gonzales' 1984 Peterbilt 359, 'Goldie'

When a trucking family matriarch got a scary diagnosis, she had one wish: "Get that 359 running." Now it hums with a custom turbo driving the family toward success, and maybe even closer together.

December 5, 2024

The Gonzales family's 1984 Peterbilt 359, 'Goldie,'

FCEV early adopter's operational concerns come to life

William Hall, manager of San Francisco Bay Area Coyote Container, discusses his experiences as the first customer in the country to own and operate a Nikola Tre hydrogen-fuel-cell-electric truck (FCEV).

November 22, 2024

William Hall and his Nikola FCEV

Semi-retired owner-op Lynn DeNeve's fresh '24 Pete 389 build

The Iowa-based owner-operator ordered the 389 when he found out the model was being retired. He's added plenty in the way of lights and custom touches, which can be seen in this video.

November 28, 2024

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Iowa-based Dylan McCrabb's head-turning '24 389X

The limited-edition 2024 Peterbilt features numerous custom touches that bring some of Peterbilt's history to the forefront, with 379-style headlights, a 359-style interior and more.

November 21, 2024

Dylan McCrabb's 2024 Peterbilt 389X

Nebraska AG sues truck manufacturers over Clean Truck Partnership with CARB

After a lawsuit challenging California's Advanced Clean Fleets regulation earlier this year, Nebraska's AG has set his sights on the OEMs and their "Clean Truck Partnership" with CARB. ATA also called on the manufacturers to abandon their California deal.

November 20, 2024

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New 'SCR Ultimate PM' annual service offering

Struggling with persnickety emissions-system issues? This preventive maintenance package introduced at the 2024 NASTC conference by TA Petro could effectively ward them off.

November 20, 2024

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Used market turnaround could be imminent

It’s almost over. Steve Tam says that’s what the data shows. The used truck market has been soft for more than two years, stuck in the down point of its business cycle due to weak freight dynamics and overcapacity. But that might be changing soon.

November 15, 2024

Steve Tam with ACT Research

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Trucker of the Year finalists, 2024

Meet the finalists for Overdrive's 2024 Trucker of the Year honor

Nearing the conclusion of Overdrive's 2024 Trucker of the Year award program, judges laud 10 Truckers of the Month and name three finalists for the ultimate win, to be announced in the new year.

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'Paradise Express' at 3 million miles and counting: Stunning big-bunk '03 Pete 379

Mechanics using a computer to diagnose a truck problem

Used-truck pricing, value: A role for aftertreatment maintenance

heavy truck traffic on highway

Regulatory update: AEBs, speed limiters, more expected in 2025

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How Trucker of the Year contenders beat 2024's sluggish conditions

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Pride & Polish

Overdrive’s annual Pride & Polish virtual truck show attracts entries from across the nation showcasing show-quality design, mechanical ingenuity and plenty of trucking-business pride. Find recent-history awards shows, in-depth features about the winners, and more.

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