The 10-44: Cabover resurgence in the U.S.? Plus — What a Biden presidency might mean for regs like HOS and emissions

Nov 13, 2020

Updated Jan 19, 2021

This week in The 10-44: Jason test drives the new Western Star 49X and gives us his early impressions. Answering readers’ questions: What might a Biden presidency mean for regulations like HOS and emissions? Plus: Could VW’s acquisition of Navistar usher in a new era of cabovers in the U.S.?

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Western Star 49X test drive:

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