Colorado carrier tapped to deliver Capitol; Christmas tree
Will use Kenworth T680 for the trip
Ex Volvo Trucks COO Forms Commercial EV Start Up
TrovaCV will offer its industrial model and manufacturing capability to other commercial vehicle OEMs while developing its own fully electric vehicle.
As part of Overdrive’s GATS Week, SiriusXM’s Road Dog offers interviews with DOT top brass, free trial subscriptions
SiriusXM will offer special interviews on its Road Dog channel Aug. 27-28, and a free trial subscription. The programs will occur during Overdrive’s GATS Week, featuring evening programs via Facebook Live.
Transcourt promotes Mike Trianos
OAKVILLE, Ont. — Transcourt Tank Leasing has promoted Mike Trianos to the role of vice-president of fleet maintenance and procurement, effective Oct 1. He will report to president and CEO Bruce Daccord, the company said Wednesday. Trianos, who has…
What to look for when buying a used truck
One of the best sources for starting your used truck search is EquipmentExperts.com, operated by Overdrive publisher Randall-Reilly. It’s a used equipment marketplace representing many dealers that includes verified owner reviews, articles from award-w…
Colorado-based carrier to haul U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree in T680
A Colorado-based carrier will use a Kenworth T680 to transport the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree from Colorado to Washington, D.C., in early December. In other news: Electric powertrain maker Hyliion partnered with Idealease to offer short-term leases of…
Trucking proposals could support Covid-19 restart: Laskowski
OTTAWA, Ont. – Canada’s newest finance minister says “decarbonization” will play a role in a federal Covid-19 recovery plan. And the head of Canada’s largest trucking association believes several trucking-related initiatives could support the goal. “I …
FMCSA Asks for Comments on Broker Transparency Petitions
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is asking for public comment on a proposal backed by owner-operator/small-fleet groups to address the transparency of broker rates.
Auto-slacks: To adjust or not to adjust, that is the question
Ahead of Brake Safety Week, a few lessons learned (a couple related to disc brakes, too) by an owner-operator team at the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s 2018 brake-safety symposium included an answer to the question. Ultimately, it’s complicated.
Truck drivers put to the Covid-19 test
LONDON, Ont. – None of the truck drivers are displaying signs of Covid-19 as they approach DriverCheck’s tent at the Flying J truck stop. The nurse’s thermometer isn’t registering any fevers. Nobody is reporting aches, coughs, or the many other symptom…