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New Rule Closes CDL Loophole for Drivers with Drug or Alcohol …
WEBOct 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 ...
Kingpin Inspection and Maintenance Recommendations
WEBAug 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 ...
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WEBLatest Zero-Emission Truck News from August 2024. HDT's roundup of battery-electric and hydrogen-fuel-cell-electric truck news features updates from Volvo, Hyundai, and Isuzu, plus charging ...
Wheel-Ends: Torque Your Nuts - Maintenance - Trucking Info
WEBNov 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 ...
2021 HDT Fact Book: Driver Trends Remain Consistent
WEBAug 26, 2021 · The annual average rate at smaller truckload fleets was 69% in 2020, down from 72% in the previous year. In the National Private Truck Council’s annual benchmarking survey, reversing a two-year ...
Cargo Securement: What You Need to Know - Safety
WEBFeb 21, 2017 · As with straps, chain ratings must equal at least one-half the weight of the cargo. Heavy equipment over 10,000 pounds requires direct tie-downs, and a minimum of four per piece, though carriers ...
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What to Know About Truck Alignment - Trucking Info
WEBFeb 22, 2022 · Toe is the extent to which tires turn inward or outward when viewed from above. Toe-in alignment is when the front edges of tires are angled in toward one another. Toe-out alignment is when the ...
ZF: What Wabco Deal Means for Next-Generation Mobility
WEBDec 11, 2020 · For instance, ZF plans to launch its PowerLine 8-speed automatic transmission with a major North American OEM in early 2021. It can offer up to 30% faster acceleration, up to 10% better fuel ...
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