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Love’s will service Freightliner trucks
Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) and Love’s Travel Stops have entered into a strategic partnership to provide selected services for Freightliner trucks at approved Love’s Truck Care and Speedco truck repair centers in the United States. Beginning this spring, Love’s Authorized Service Centers will conduct light mechanical warranty repairs, warranty roadside rescues, and approved field […]
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2500 Peterbilt recalled due to mirror issues
Paccar is recalling 2,565 model year 2022-2023 Peterbilt 579 trucks due to a hood mirror issue. This is stated in the document of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. According to the recall, the molded mirrors on the hood could break at the pivot joint. If not secured with a seat belt or cable, they […]
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California bans trucks older than model year 2010
On January 1, a California law came into effect to stop registering trucks with an engine older than 2010. The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has issued a Truck and Bus Regulation requiring all diesel commercial vehicles over 26,000 pounds GVW to be equipped with 2010 model year or newer engines to meet new emissions […]
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Navistar recalls 26,000 trucks due to suspension problem
Navistar is recalling thousands of International trucks after discovering issues with steering and suspension mounts. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Navistar is recalling certain models of 2021-22 International CV, 2022-23 International HV trucks and 2023 International MV, HX, LT, RH and LoneStar vehicles. In total, about 26,000 vehicles are being recalled. The […]
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Tesla Semi completed a 500-mile trip with a full load
Tesla owner Elon Musk posted a tweet that the company’s all-electric Class 8 truck had traveled 500 miles with a full load of 81,000 pounds. In his post, Musk did not provide any information on how long the trip took or whether the 500 miles were completed on a single charge. Musk’s tweet came days […]
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Truck tire and brake health sensors came up in Wyoming
The Commercial Carrier Division of the Wyoming Highway Patrol (WHP) announced the advent of tire defect detection technology and thermal brake cameras at several locations across the state. In November 23th release WHP reported that tire anomaly sensors and thermal brake cameras were installed at several ports of entry. The locations where the technology is […]
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Lots of Daimler trucks recalled due to corrosion problems
The Freightliner and Western Star trucks were recalled due to a brake defect that could lead to the risk of an accident. On vehicles that have been affected by the recall, the brake modulator valves on the front axle may corrode, causing the vehicle to pull to the side while braking with adaptive cruise control […]
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Daimler introduces video telematics system in select trucks
Select Freightliner and Western Star trucks will soon be equipped with a new telematic and camera system to improve driver safety. As truck drivers are forced to park on the shoulders of interstates due to a lack of parking space – causing accidents, injuries and financial losses for companies – in the coming weeks, Lytx […]
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Navistar recalls 7 000 trucks due to engine defect
Navistar is recalling International’s trucks due to an issue that could lead to sudden engine shutdown. According to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) documents, the connecting rod wrist pin in recalled trucks can crack, causing in connecting rod failure. This, in turn, can cause the engine stop and lead to an accident. Navistar will […]
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Daimler recalls over 4,000 trucks due to hood issue
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) has recalled over 4,000 trucks due to a defect that could cause the hood detachment. The recall affects select 2020-2023 47X and 49X Western Star tracks. According to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) documents, hood covers on recalled tracks can come off, which could make a dangerous situation […]
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