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Fuel prices skyrocket nationwide in wake of Harvey, southern states see biggest jump
The Lower Atlantic region saw prices jump 19.7 cents during the time period, which was the most significant increase in the U.S. Dallas was the hardest hit metro area with diesel prices soaring to $2.642 per gallon, a 30.7-cent increase over the previous week, according to ProMiles.
September 5, 2017
Gear
Scissors do more than cut
When space is limited — like in the cab of your truck — you come to appreciate a tool that can do the work of several. Not only do you save space, but also money. Anysharp’s 5-in-1 steel scissors is such a tool. In addition to being a simple pair of scissors with heavy-duty blades, […]
September 5, 2017
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Gear
BorgWarner’s electric motor
BorgWarner’s High Voltage Hairpin 410 Electric Motor is suited for hybrid vehicles in urban areas and is designed to be positioned between the clutch and gearbox. The 650-volt motor drives the vehicle at low speeds when enough energy is available and char
September 5, 2017
Gear
Minimizer’s greaseless fifth-wheel plate
Minimizer’s greaseless Insert-Style Slick Plate is designed for trucks that have Holland FWAL, FW31 and FW33 fifth wheels with built-in lube plate inserts. The plate is designed to keep drivers and fleets from having to grease the fifth wheel’s top plate,
September 1, 2017
Business
Harvey shuts down major fuel pipeline that supplies East Coast, expected to reopen quickly
A major pipeline that supplies East Coast states with diesel fuel has been temporarily shut down due to oil refinery closures stemming from Hurricane Harvey. The disruption isn’t expected to affect fuel supply or diesel pricing.
September 1, 2017
Gear
Mahle’s A/C refrigerant handling system
Mahle’s ArcticPro ACX1180C refrigerant handling system is engineered to service heavy-duty vehicles that use R134a refrigerant. The SAE-certified unit is designed for easy use, service and maintenance and to increase technician productivity due to its ful
August 31, 2017
Gear
Minimizer’s flaps for trucks, trailers
Minimizer’s Fast Flaps, initially available for vocational trucks, now can accommodate all major truck and trailer applications. The Fast Flap Mounting Bracket attaches to the frame, thanks to multiple slotted holes designed to fit most patterns commonly
August 30, 2017
Business
Cummins reveals all-electric tractor prototype
Cummins on Tuesday became the latest company to introduce an all-electric tractor, unveiling — just weeks ahead of an expected electric truck introduction from electric vehicle pioneer Tesla — a Class 7 concept tractor.
August 29, 2017
Business
Navistar recalling some 2018 Internationals with Cummins engines, Trail King recalling gooseneck trailers
Navistar is recalling approximately 224 model year 2018 International HX and LT series trucks with Cummins ISX15 Performance Series engines for a fuel pump issue, and Trail King is recalling certain 2012-2014 gooseneck trailers in which the pivot plate could crack, causing the trailer to detach.
August 29, 2017
Business
Paccar unveils 12-speed automatic transmission to pair with MX13 engine
Paccar on Tuesday completed the rollout of the company’s integrated powertrain with the debut of a 12-speed automated transmission. The march toward vehicle integration first began in 2010 with the North American introduction of Paccar’s MX engine lineup.
August 23, 2017
Gear
Mat Holdings’ Bendix Brakes Premium line
Mat Holdings’ Bendix Brakes Premium line covers late-model vehicles and includes brake pads, discs, shoes and brake shoe kits with copper-free formulations. The brake pads feature four-layer noise-dampening shims and ceramic semi-metallic formulations and
August 21, 2017
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POLL: What was your level of mechanical experience when you started as an owner-op?
Owner-operators, when you launched your business, what level of mechanical knowledge and/or experience did you have — whether the required basic knowledge or more in-depth professional experience or education?
August 21, 2017
Business
Lisa Kelly, Edgar Hansen greeting truckers at Love’s stops through September
Lisa Kelly is part of the 19-stop campaign that highlights innovations that have spurred the industry forward, including the debut of API CK-4 and FA-4 heavy duty engine oils last year. Joining her is “Deadliest Catch” star Edgar Hansen.
August 18, 2017
Business
Trump EPA eyes changes to tractor-trailer emissions regulations
EPA said in a brief announcement Thursday that it will “revisit” the so-called Phase 2 emissions standards related to trailers and glider kits, citing “significant issues raised by stakeholders in the trailer and glider industry.”
August 18, 2017
Business
7 truckers to showcase fuel-saving tech in cross-country roadshow
Seven truck drivers, including one independent owner-operator, will pilot tractor-trailers equipped with modern fuel-saving tech in a cross-country roadshow in September.
August 17, 2017
Business
Love’s adding oil change services to Truck Tire Care locations, expanding diesel tech training
The company now offers diesel oil changes at more than 130 of its 270-plus Love’s Truck Tire Care locations and is continuing to add the service to other locations.
August 17, 2017
Business
Nearly 6,000 Peterbilt, Kenworth trucks with optional spotlights recalled
Paccar is recalling approximately 5,731 trucks because the optional spotlight circuit on the affected trucks “may not be adequately protected in the event of a short,” increasing the risk of fire at the fuse block.
August 16, 2017
Equipment
Cummins, Eaton add downsped overdrive model to SmartAdvantage powertrain offering
Alex Stucky, product strategy manager of Heavy-Duty Linehaul Transmissions for Eaton Cummins Automated Transmission Technologies, says the new SmartAdvantage model is capable of the lowest cruise RPMs in the trucking industry for best in class downspeeding.
August 15, 2017
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