No more ‘rolling coal’ on Maryland roads

No more ‘rolling coal’ on Maryland roads

Maryland has banned the practice of “rolling coal” in which drivers of diesel pickup trucks intentionally spew black exhaust at pedestrians, cyclists and other motorists. Rolling coal requires a driver to have overridden or tampered with a vehicle’s emission controls, said Allen Schaeffer, executive director of the Diesel Technology Forum, which represents diesel engine manufacturers…

Another State Has Just Banned The Dumb Practice Of Rolling Coal

Another State Has Just Banned The Dumb Practice Of Rolling Coal

There. We said it. It’s dumb. First it was Colorado, then New Jersey. And now, according to The Washington Post, Maryland is the latest US state to ban the practice of rolling coal. If you’re a coal roller and live in Maryland, this means you have until October 1 to continue doing your dumb hobby…

Daniel S Bridger’s Trucking Blog: “Rollin’ Coal” Fine $5,000 If New Pollution Bill Passes

Daniel S Bridger’s Trucking Blog: “Rollin’ Coal” Fine $5,000 If New Pollution Bill Passes

twitter.com Smokin’ diesel pickups catching attention for street antics; pouring out black smoke could be costly for drivers Article thanks to Bruce Smith and hardworkingtrucks.com. Links provided: April, 2015 It looks cool on the dragstrip, but rollin’ coal on the street not so much. At least not to those who enjoy clean air. Modifying air-pollution…

The Ugly Truth About Rolling Coal : Black Smoke

The Ugly Truth About Rolling Coal : Black Smoke

The Ugly Truth About Rolling Coal : Black Smoke Often times we get questions about why someone’s well running diesel truck isn’t “rollin’ coal” or making black smoke. The simple answer is, the fact that you are not seeing any black smoke is a good thing. A properly running diesel engine should not have any…

Truck drivers smoke out cyclists, Priuses

Truck drivers smoke out cyclists, Priuses

Truck drivers smoke out cyclists, Priuses What would you do if a pickup spewed smoke on you … on purpose? CNN’s Jeanne Moos reports on “Prius repellent.” 02:34 – Source: CNN Stories worth watching 16 videos Truck drivers smoke out cyclists, Priuses 02:34 Now playing – Source: CNN Video: Millions of dead fish cover Australian…