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Gear Guide 52 | Overdrive | July 2018 Long-haul steer tire Goodyear's LHS (long-haul steer) tire is the latest addition to the company's Endur- ance lineup and is the companion to the company's LHD (long-haul drive) tire. The Goodyear LHS will replace the G399A but will feature the same tread design and geometry while adding new tread and tire casing compounds designed to extend ser- vice life and provide a consistent footprint. "We're going to use tread compounds for miles to removal and casing compounds to improve fuel economy," says Mahesh Ka- vaturu, Goodyear marketing manager. "We are eliminating the trade-out that you see in tires. Typically, when you get mileage, you have to compromise in fuel [mpg] and vice versa." The Goodyear LHS tire also will phase out the three-layer tread compound used in the G399A in favor of a dual-layer tread that Kavaturu says slows down wear while also providing more even wear. The Goodyear Endurance LHS is avail- able in sizes 295/75R22.5, 285/75R24.5, 11R22.5 and 11R24.5, all load ranges G and H. – Jason Cannon goodyeartrucktires.com, 866-353-3847 Window deflector Belmor's Chop Top window deflector is made with UV-resistant acrylic and is designed to deflect direct sunlight from a driver's field of vision and allow fresh air to flow into the cab while keeping rain out. The deflector also helps reduce interior fogging and is available in U.S. flag print, chrome and smoke finishes. It is designed for easy installation, us- ing 3M automotive-grade adhesive and offers an option for drivers who want their A-pillar unobstructed. The deflector is sold in pairs and is available for Freightliner Cascadia 2007-18, Volvo VHD 2001-18, Volvo VNL 2003-18, Volvo VNM 1996-2018, Volvo VT 2005-18, Kenworth T680 and T880 2012-18, Kenworth T170/T270/T370 2007-18 and Kenworth T300 1994-2008 models. belmor.com, 800-423-1855 Heating unit control system Carrier Transicold's Solara Heating Unit, engineered to protect temperature-sensitive products transported by trailer or rail through subfreezing ambient conditions, now features the company's APX Control System used on its transportation refrigeration units. The APX controller has an easy-to-read full-information dashboard-style display and is preloaded with the company's programmable IntelliSet software to create heating parameters for different commodities. With the controller, the company's DataLink data recorder is integrated with the Solara unit. A USB port helps facilitate easier downloading and uploading of data. Having built-in diagnostics helps simplify service and troubleshooting. transicold.carrier.com, 800-227-7437

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• Personal conveyance and “truck stop lawyers.”
• Bullying customer may be shipper of last resort.
• Traversing Georgia’s 190-mile parking desert.
• Freightliner debuts two electric trucks.
• Congress debates livestock/ag hours regulations.
• Bill would repeal excise tax on truck purchases.
• Payments may loom from fradulent services case.
• Brake inspection blitz set for September.
• Coverage from the 36th annual Shell Rotella SuperRigs.
• Hot pink 379 stays in the family.
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• EQUIPMENT SPOTLIGHT Dashcams.
• GEAR GUIDE Window deflector, tires, tape, more.
• FLEET NEWS Carriers still hiking driver pay.
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• TURNING POINT Overdrive’s Dashcam Central shows a trucker’s questionable right turn on red.
• Business: Company driver pay swelling in 2018 Company driver pay per mile surged in the first quarter of 2018 from a year ago, with the refrigerated sector leading the way, according to a survey of mid-size to large carriers.
• COVER STORY: Guaranteed pay Fleets are increasingly introducing plans that promise company drivers a minimum weekly pay. Find out what’s driving the trend and what it could mean for owner-operators.
• Guarding personal data Because of their constant traveling, truckers can be particularly vulnerable to financial loss and a trashed credit rating from identity theft. The resulting legal complications also can threaten their livelihood.
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• Mix business, pleasure at GATS A new tailored driver recruitment matchup at the Great American Trucking Show joins established highlights such as Pride & Polish show trucks, live music, business seminars and health screenings.