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54 | Overdrive | July 2018 Gear Guide Handheld scan tool Nexiq's Pocket HD Handheld Scan Tool is designed for both heavy- and medium-duty truck diagnostics and comes preloaded with two of the company's software applications: Heavy Duty Standard & OBD II Suite, which supports both J1708 and J1939 communications, and LMT 2016 for medium-duty trucks. The tool is suited for owner-operators and roadside triage situations. nexiq.com, 800-639-6774 Heavy-duty booster cables Mississippi Industries for the Blind's heavy-duty MIL-SPEC military-speci- fi cation booster cables are designed to jump-start dead batteries for all vehi- cles. Developed by MIB for the U.S. military since 1984, the booster cables combine 1-gauge stranded copper welding-type cable with solid copper clamps constructed from a copper sheet for enhanced electrical conductivi- ty and an effi cient jump start. The cables are thicker than standard 6-gauge jumper cables, and each clamp and cable has a 600-amp minimum current rating. The clamp jaws are serrated, and the clamps are assembled with a heavy-duty high-tension spring tested to hold 500 pounds to facilitate a good, solid connection to the battery terminal. The oil- and abrasion-resistant booster cables maintain fl exibility in a wide range of temperatures from -94 to 198 degrees Fahrenheit and are available in lengths of up to 25 feet for easier vehicle positioning. msblind.org, 866-859-4461 Warning LEDs Maxxima's ultra-thin M20388 Series warn- ing LED lights are available in amber, red, white and blue and have six LEDs for added brightness and performance in steady-on and fl ashing modes. The durable polycarbonate housing and clear lens are 3.3 inches wide, 1.2 inches high and 0.5 inches deep, making the lights suitable for low-profi le applications. They have an amp draw of 400ma at 12 volts and 240ma at 24 volts. They have three blunt-cut 7-inch connector leads for surface- or tape-mount installation. Hardware is included. maxxima.com, 866-629-9462 Coolant/antifreeze Old World's Hybrid Blue is a cool- ant/antifreeze with a phosphate-bo- rate dual-buff er system and a low silicate level. Hybrid Blue, part of the Peak Commercial and Industrial Fleet Charge lineup, is designed for use in all heavy-duty engines, regardless of fuel type, as well as in light-duty and automobile applications. The hybrid organic acid technology product is formulated to simplify coolant maintenance while extend- ing service intervals up to 150,000 miles or 4,000 hours of operation. It is designed to work with liquid and slow-release supplemen- tal coolant additives and is available in bulk, drums and totes in 50/50 prediluted and concentrate. peakhd.com, 800-323-5440 All-position regional tire Triangle's TRS02 premium all-position tire is suited for regional and urban-haul applications. A durable casing is designed for multiple re- treads, while a split-layer compound helps deliver long original tread life while reducing rolling resistance. A wider footprint also contributes to extended removal miles. Cornering stability and overall handling are aided by undulating tread base grooves and the company's Variable Sipe Concept technology. The SmartWay-veri- fi ed TRS02 is available in 10 sizes ranging from 265/70R19.5 to 11R24.5 and ply ratings ranging from 14 to 20. triangletireus.com, 888-847-3745 265/70R19.5 to 11R24.5 and ply ratings ranging

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• Good prep defuses Roadcheck worries.
• Pulse: Technology opens door for truck mayhem.
• 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.
• Reader Rigs: Heavy-hauling ’06 W900L; chromed-out 2000 379; ’16 Coronado glider carves its own path;’16 389 has Georgia power; Canadian reefer-hauling ’06 W900.
• EQUIPMENT SPOTLIGHT Dashcams.
• GEAR GUIDE Window deflector, tires, tape, more.
• FLEET NEWS Carriers still hiking driver pay.
• BETTER HEALTH Knowing risk factors for diabetes.
• 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.
• Talent finalists headed for Dallas James Nelson, Mandi Jo Pinheiro and B.J. Williams will compete next month at The Great American Trucking Show in Dallas, where the drivers have been invited to participate in the Overdrive-Red Eye Radio Trucker Talent S
• 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.