Trucks

Industry organizations support repeal of tax on new trucks

The legislation would remove the federal excise tax can often add over $20,000 to the price of a new heavy-duty truck.

July 23, 2021

'Holy moly!' Landstar driver wins new Volvo

One trucker won a 2022 Volvo with a 455-horsepower Volvo D13 engine, Volvo 12-speed I-Shift transmission and Volvo Active Driver Assist 2.0 collision-avoidance system.

July 20, 2021

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Over 1,100 trucks placed out of service in one-day brake inspection

Still to come, this year’s Brake Safety Week is scheduled for Aug. 22-28.

July 19, 2021

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28th annual Brooks Truck Show is back; Aug. 27 and 28 in Oregon

A truck light show will be held Friday night.

July 19, 2021

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SuperRigs truck show July 29-31 in-person and online

Voting for the People’s Choice Award will be held online.

July 15, 2021

2016 Peterbilt 389 of Brian Dreher, who won Best of Show during the virtual contest held in 2020

Contract approved, production to resume at Volvo plant in Virginia

The six-year deal includes pay increases, a ratification bonus, elimination of a two-tier wage structure, and no increase in health insurance premiums.

July 15, 2021

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Here's who took home trophies from Walcott Jamboree Super Trucks Beauty Contest

Marcel Pontbriand's 1989 Peterbilt 379 and 2015 Great Dane trailer "Cowboy of the Road" won the coveted Trucker's Choice award.

July 13, 2021

Marcel Pontbriand's 1989 Peterbilt 379 and 2015 Great Dane trailer 'Cowboy of the Road' won the coveted Trucker's Choice award.

Freightliners, Western Stars part of 122,000-truck recall

The battery cable terminal may break, resulting in a loss of electrical power and an unintended engine stall.

July 7, 2021

SuperRigs registration and virtual people’s choice award now open

The truck beauty contest takes place in-person at Love’s Travel Stop in Hampshire, Illinois July 29-31.

July 2, 2021

1996 Kenworth W900 owned by 2020 People’s Choice award winner Jay Palachuk

4 drivers have opportunity win a new truck from Landstar

July 1, 2021

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Voting open for Overdrive's Pride & Polish custom truck contest

Be sure to vote for your favorites in all seven categories.

June 21, 2021

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Some Volvo, Mack, Paccar trucks subject of recalls

Hubcap compression spring reason for two recalls.

June 15, 2021

Old Dominion adds Ride of Pride Freightliner Cascadia to its fleet

New Ride of Pride tractor begins its journey this month at the carrier’s Greensboro, North Carolina service center.

June 15, 2021

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Emergencies declared in Wyoming, S. Dakota; fuel haulers get hours break

The South Dakota waiver expires no later than midnight, Aug. 16. The Wyoming waiver expires no later than Aug. 20.

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Podcast: CDL training rebounds after COVID interruption

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Over 1,100 trucks placed out of service in one-day brake inspection

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Man shooting at trucker on I-55 captured on video

Rand McNally OverDryve™ 8 Pro II - Stay connected for the long haul™

Rand McNally OverDryve™ 8 Pro II - Stay connected for the long haul™