BRAKE ADJUSTMENT: SHOCKING DRIVER STUDY August 1, 2014 A CVSA study shows a tiny percentage of drivers understand brake adjustment.
PRIORITY REPORT: TRAILER-BRAKE FAILURES August 1, 2014 Without warning, lost service brakes on trailers have resulted in near-misses, crashes, and at least one fatality, says the OTA's Rolf VanderZwaag. Why is it happening and how do we stop it?
CASCADIA ROOF FAIRING August 1, 2014 A new factory-installed roof fairing enhances fuel economy for Freightliner Cascadia and Cascadia Evolution mid-roof XT models, promising to provide up to a 2.8% improvement over previous-generation models
Ram Truck Sweeps Pick-up Competition August 1, 2014 WINDSOR, ON - Ram Truck has swept the 2014 Canadian Truck King Challenge, a rigorous multi-day, third-party event that sees today's top pickup trucks from the light- and heavy-duty segments tested head-to-head in an apples-to-apples series of exercises.
KW BODY-BUILDER MANUAL August 1, 2014 The latest Kenworth Cabover Body Builder Manual for K270 and K370 medium-duty truck models is now available from your local dealer
SPEC’ING & DRIVING FOR DOLLARS August 1, 2014 Fuel cost is a killer, but you've got ways to fight it - and put thousands of dollars in your pocket.
ROAD TEST: PETERBILT 386 August 1, 2014 This one is cut from the right cloth, says Jim Park. Peterbilt's new 386 is everything the cost-conscious owner-op could ask for. From highwaySTAR, September 2005.
Detroit Diesel Launches Telematics Arm August 1, 2014 DETROIT, MI -- Detroit Diesel has introduced Detroit Connect, its new telematics arm that includes a new tablet and Virtual Technician onboard diagnostics
TIRE MANAGEMENT: INFLATION August 1, 2014 Tires are a key cost item, so how do you manage them? Just keep them inflated properly.
RETREAD TIRES FAQ August 1, 2014 Frequently asked questions about retreading truck tires, answered by Harvey Brodsky of the Tire Retread Information Bureau.
EXPEDITER EXTRAORDINAIRE August 1, 2014 Sterling builds a fine expediter. Add a great big bunk and you've got quite the truck under you.
DON”T TOUCH THAT WIRE August 1, 2014 Even as systems become increasingly complex, electrical basics still apply. But be afraid, very afraid, of fixing it yourself.
Rack-and-pinion on the horizon August 1, 2014 Are rack-and-pinion steering and independent front suspension the way of the future for heavy trucks?