Podcast: Is renewable diesel an alternative to electric?
A new report from the American Transportation Research Institute includes some promising data about renewable diesel. Jeff Short of ATRI explains the details. Also, would a new seat make your cab more comfortable? What would a new bumper do? Bryan Martin of Chrome Shop Mafia takes a look at the top five upgrades for a truck. And weekly load posts on DAT One decreased last week, but there is a bright spot when it comes to the renewed strength in the produce market.
10:22 – Is renewable diesel an alternative to electric?
24:59 – The top five upgrades for your rig
40:23 – Bright spot in the market: produce
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- Check out Chrome Shop Mafia and 4 State Trucks. If you have a question about truck mods or technical issues, you can send an email.
- Get more information about the freight market.
- Starting Saturday, May 4, Marty Ellis and the Spirit of the American Trucker will be at the Crossroads Truck Show in California, Mo. Stop in and join OOIDA for a $10 discount.
- OOIDA has revamped its Fighting For Truckers It’s now even easier to contact your elected officials and stay up to date on current trucking issues.
- You can donate to the Truckers For Troops fund all year.
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Is renewable diesel an alternative to electric?
A new report from the American Transportation Research Institute includes some promising data about renewable diesel as a viable alternative to battery electric trucks. Jeff Short, ATRI’s vice president, explains the details.
The top 5 upgrades for your rig
Would a new seat make your cab more comfortable or even add to its visual appeal? What would a new bumper do for your truck’s curb appeal? Maybe you’d like to add a visor or some fancy LED lights? Bryan Martin, the boss man at Chrome Shop Mafia in Joplin, Mo., takes a look at the top five upgrades you might want to consider for your truck.
Bright spot in the market: produce
Weekly load posts on DAT One decreased last week, but there is a bright spot when it comes to the renewed strength in the produce market. We’ll have the latest details with Robert Rouse of DAT on today’s Market Update.