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Listed below are most popular news stories about trucking industry.

The toughest 10 states for load-securement violations: Are you Roadcheck-ready?

The annual Roadcheck inspection event is here -- almost, that is, set for next week, May 16-18 , and taking place across all North American jurisdictions to one extent or another. A lot of the preparation is over and done with, though last-minute and pre- and post-trip inspections no doubt will be ongoing throughout.

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CVSA inspection bulletins clarify issues with braking aids, tire inflation systems

With the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s International Roadcheck looming, the group on May 11 issued two new inspection bulletins regarding hill start aid/brake hold modes and automatic tire inflation and tire pressure monitoring systems.

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Thermo King intros new TriPac APU

Thermo King introduced this week the third-generation diesel TriPac Auxiliary Power Unit (APU).

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CTA, OOIDA mount new argument against AB 5 contractor law

A preliminary injunction hearing regarding the enforcement of California’s AB 5 law on the trucking industry is effectively on hold while the California Trucking Association and Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association file additional arguments as to why an injunction should be granted.

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The brand-new Peterbilt 589 and its 'Legendary' trim package

As most in Overdrive’s audience know by now, our sister publication CCJ’s editor Jason Cannon got a very close look at the new Peterbilt Model 589 out in Texas last week, complete with a test drive of the unit loaded at 65,000 pounds gross combination weight: What hasn’t been emphasized in much of the coverage thus far is a new trim option featured on that truck -- the so-called “Legendary Package.”

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Navistar recalls 45,000 trucks over HVAC blower motor issue

Navistar is recalling nearly 45,000 trucks and buses due to a wiring issue related to the heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) system, according to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration documents.

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Over the Road - listen for FREE

Over the Road tells stories of America’s long haul truckers and is hosted by one among them — “Long Haul Paul” Marhoefer — as he rolls through the hills of Kentucky to the meat patch of Nebraska, down the freeways of Texas and beyond.

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My Over-The-Road Trucking Adventure channel!

Welcome to My Over-The-Road Trucking Adventure channel! If you're new here, my name is Rick, and, along with Trucker Kitty, I haul freight all across the lower 48 States.

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My Over-The-Road Trucking Adventure channel!

Welcome to My Over-The-Road Trucking Adventure channel! If you're new here, my name is Rick, and, along with Trucker Kitty, I haul freight all across the lower 48 States.

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My Over-The-Road Trucking Adventure channel!

If you're new here, my name is Rick, and, along with Trucker Kitty, I haul freight all across the lower 48 States.

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