Matt Kinnaman’s 1988 Kenworth W900
The rig is powered by its original motor on its second rebuild, a 425-hp Cat 3406B, that’s backed by a 15-speed Eaton-Fuller and 3:55 rears.
Vehicle Complexity Increasing Fleet Repair Costs
New technologies such as Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) require special equipment and training when service is needed, which create additional maintenance costs.
Judge finalizes $135 million Navistar settlement in MaxxForce engine defects case
Those who purchased or leased International trucks with the defective engines can choose from three forms of relief for each affected truck they owned or leased. They can choose to receive up to $2,500 in cash, up to a $10,000 rebate on a new Navistar …
In push for stricter truck emissions regs, EPA also presses for ’50-state’ program
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is eyeing new federal regulations to further tighten heavy-duty truck emissions and to create a so-called “50-state program” that harmonizes emissions standards nationally.
Feds want to tighten truck emissions standards
ATA & OOIDA praise EPA proposal
News roundup, Jan. 7: Truckstop.com systems mostly online after ransomware attack; Rhode Island challenges latest court ruling on trucks-only tolls
The company reported today that, while most Truckstop.com services are now available, its Trans4Cast weekly analysis of spot market rates and conditions has yet to be fully restored. Rhode Island is petitioning a federal appeals court to have ATA’s law…
2 truckers among 5 killed in PA turnpike crash
Both truckers worked for UPS
Capture 2020 vision with proactive attention to repair, operating and finance costs
“Successful owners throughout this past difficult year have an established business plan and operating procedures that enable them to be proactive with decision-making.” Also: How one got out from under a budensome lease payment to take title to the tr…
Fleets save big by adopting fuel-saving technologies
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Twenty-one major North American fleets saved more than $895 million in fuel costs in 2018 by increasing their adoption rate of fuel-saving technologies and practices, according to a study released this week. “The 21 fleets operating…
Regulators look to further reduce NOx in truck exhaust
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is looking to further reduce the NOx produced by heavy trucks – particularly under low-load conditions when the vehicles are idling, moving slowly, or in stop-and-go traffic. Details of …