Heavy Duty Trucking | Commercial Truck Fleet News
The time has come to seriously consider alternatives to zero-emission powertrains for long-haul trucking fleets. In this series, HDT Executive Editor Jack Roberts recounts recent conversations ...
Kingpin Inspection and Maintenance Recommendations
Aug 31, 2020 · The following procedures are based upon recommendations outlined in SAE J2228. To assure proper and safe kingpin/fifth wheel coupling, kingpin inspection and maintenance should be conducted every ...
All About Truck Tires: Load Ratings, Sizes & More
May 20, 2024 · Truck tire size is a critical factor in determining the load-carrying capacity. “A 225/70R19.5 LR G tire has a maximum load capacity of 3,970 pounds at 110 psi when used in a single position. A ...
CARB Clean Truck Check Compliance Begins Jan. 1
Dec 4, 2023 · Starting January 2024, all trucks driving in California will need proof of compliance with CARB s Clean Truck Check to continue operating in the state. Operating in California without registration ...
Air System Valve Troubleshooting and Replacement
Apr 5, 2019 · When it’s time to reconnect the air lines, check your connection type. A threaded hose simply screws into place, while a push-connector hose will require a nice, clean 90-degree cut on the end ...
Wheel-Ends: Torque Your Nuts - Maintenance - Trucking Info
Nov 2, 2010 · Hand tighten or use a low-torque nut runner to firm down the flange nuts. Lower the truck off the jack, and then tighten to the recommended torque following the proper sequence for your wheel type ...
Frequently Asked Questions About the Drug and Alcohol …
Aug 28, 2023 · In January 2020, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration rolled out the federal Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse. This electronic database was designed to track commercial driver’s license ...
New Rule Closes CDL Loophole for Drivers with Drug or ...
Oct 6, 2021 · Scheduled to be published in the Federal Register on Oct. 7, 2021, the rule is designed to make sure commercial drivers who are prohibited from driving because of drug and alcohol program ...
Great American Trucks: Peterbilt Model 352 Cabover
Jan 3, 2024 · Petite’s Model 352, which he sold a few years ago in order to buy a 1979 Freightliner FLT cabover, was a “true” West Coast truck, with Cummins Big Cam power putting out 400 horsepower. “It ...
Great American Trucks: Freightliner Cabovers - Equipment
Jan 11, 2024 · More than any other North American OEM, Freightliner created the modern, iconic template for Class 8, long-haul cabover trucks. It was a look and basic design that would dominate trucking from the ...