Overdrive Magazine | Trucking Business News & Owner Operator Info
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Logbook May 2017 | Overdrive | 21 Toyota to test hydrogen power Auto maker Toyota last month un- veiled a hydrogen fuel cell-powered Class 8 truck that the company said produces no emissions and little noise. The company will begin testing the truck at the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach this summer to help determine the feasibility of using hydrogen-pow- ered rigs in drayage operations. The truck, based on a Kenworth T660, generates more than 670 hp and 1,325 lb.-ft. of torque. It's powered by two Mirai fuel cell stacks and a 12kWh battery, giving the truck more than 200 miles per fill under normal operation. The truck can haul loads up to 80,000 pounds. – James Jaillet May 25-27: ATHS Annual Convention and Truck Show, Des Moines, Iowa June 2-4: Wheel Jam Truck Show, South Dakota State Fairgrounds, Huron, South Dakota June 16-17: ATCA 38th Annual National Meeting, Macungie Memorial Park, Macungie, Pennsylvania June 17-18: 6th annu- al Ohio Vintage Truck Jamboree, Ashland County Fairgrounds, Ashland, Ohio June 23-25: Texas Trucking Show, NRG Center, Houston June 23-25: NAST Great Lakes Truck Show, Cabela's, Dundee, Michigan July 13-15: Walcott Truck- ers Jamboree, Iowa 80 truck stop, Walcott, Iowa July 15: Truck Function in Junction, Junction City High School, Junction, Oregon July 16: ATCA Uncle Sam Chapter 14th Annual Antique Truck Show, Washington County Fairgrounds, Greenwich, New York July 28-30: Top Gun Largecar Shootout, Rantoul National Aviation Center, Rantoul, Illinois Aug. 4-6: Carlisle Truck Nationals and Big Rig Show and Shine, Carlisle, Pennsyl- vania Aug. 4-6: Shiawassee County Fair Truck Show, Shiawassee County Fair- grounds, Owosso, Michigan Aug. 9: National Truck & Step Van Driving Champi- onships Aug. 11-12: Waupun Truck- n-Show, Waupun, Wisconsin Aug. 13: ATCA Mid Hudson Chapter 14th Annual Truck Show, Ulster County Fairgrounds, New Paltz, New York Aug. 24-26: Great Ameri- can Trucking Show, Dallas File Name: WST 12126_TCA_Overdrive_Orange_Third Title: TCA/Detroit Third Client: Western Star Pub: Overdrive Job #: WST 12126 Trim Size: 2.25 X 9.5 App: InDesign CC Bleed Size: Colors: 4cp Close Date: 04.10.2017 ★ SAVINGS EVERY MILE. Detroit ™ engines are designed to deliver the best in power and effi ciency, no matter which one you choose. Pair it with a Detroit ™ transmission and axles, and you'll have a package engineered to work together as one, backed by a single manufacturer for greater effi ciency and profi tability. Find out more at westernstar.com/powertrain WST 12126_TCA_Overdrive_Orange_Third_Native.indd 1 4/10/17 3:32 PM Untitled-78 1 4/25/17 8:38 AM CALENDAR A truck driver was arrested and charged with operating a vehicle while under the influence of drugs after driving nonstop from Seattle to Deerfield, Massachusetts – a 2,985-mile trip that would take about 44 hours, according to Goo- gle Maps. The Deerfield Police Department reported on its Facebook page that the driver, Gary Robbins, of Homer, Alaska, admitted to having used crystal meth, LSD and cocaine. About noon on March 28, Deerfield Police officers responded to a call about a "despondent truck driver" at a Circle K. After a struggle, officers took the man to the Baystate Franklin Medical Center and impounded the truck and trailer. – Overdrive Staff Police: Driver on drugs went cross-country without sleep