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gEAR guiDE 54 | Overdrive | May 2018 All-weather drive tire TBC's Sailun S757 all-weather drive tire for linehaul and regional applications is designed with an ex- tra-wide footprint and solid shoulders for added stability and handling, while extensive siping and channeling facilitate improved grip and traction in wet conditions and snow. A deep ⁄-inch tread depth and tread compound help enhance tread life. The tire is available in sizes 11R22.5 and 11R24.5. tbcbrands.com, 800-238-6469 Dual-beam LED headlight Maxxima's Vionic 5X7 Integrated Dual-Beam LED Headlight has fi ve LEDs and can be used as a direct replacement for original equipment halogen lamps. The rugged high-performance light has a 3-blade connector for dual 12- and 24-VDC voltage and a polycarbonate lens with the company's Maxx-Shield coat- ing. The low-profi le headlight measures 7.9-by-5.6-by-3.7 inches and weighs 2.1 pounds. maxxima.com, 866-629-9462 LED lights Optronics' STL201XRFHXB surface-mount Fusion 4-inch round LED stop, tail, turn and backup lamp has a patent-pending optical design and is .79 inches thick, while the company's STL13RFHXB surface-mount 4-inch round LED stop, tail and turn lamp is designed for heavy-duty trailer applications and is .75 inches thick. Both lamps employ a solid-state surface-mount design that helps protect their electronics against moisture, shock and vibration. optronicsinc.com, 800-364-5483 All-weather solid shoulders for added headlight LEDs and can be used as a

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• ELD violations added to CSA.
• Bill would allow drivers to pause 14-hour clock.
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