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Stemco’s rear trailer fairing
Stemco’s TrailerTail Covered is a rear trailer fairing designed to increase driver usage and fuel efficiency. The fairing features side panels that cover the lockrod handles on most trailer styles, requiring operators to deploy the fairing before opening
October 25, 2016
Gear
Jacobs’ engine brake for Cummins’ X15
Cummins, Inc.
Jacobs’ optimized engine brake for the 15-liter 2017 Cummins X15 engine is designed to capitalize on the optimization of the VGT and braking cam to deliver 10 percent additional braking power at engine speeds under 1,700 rpm. At a typical engine speed of
October 25, 2016
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Business
ClearPath Financial: Evolution after 10 years
After beginning as a general equipment leasing business in 2006, ClearPath evolved into a specialization in financing both heavy construction equipment and commercial trucks, tailoring financing to owners’ needs.
October 25, 2016
Business
Fuel prices see slight drop in most recent week
After two straight weeks of diesel prices rising considerably, prices leveled out somewhat during the week ending Oct. 24 with prices falling by three-tenths of a cent.
October 24, 2016
Business
Phase 2 emissions, fuel economy rule headed for year-end implementation
A final rule to establish new emissions and fuel economy standards for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles is expected to boost fuel economy on tractor-trailers by 25 percent.
October 24, 2016
Gear
Hannay’s rewind reels
Hannay’s 7500 Series manual and power rewind reels are designed to handle 1- to 1½-inch I.D. hoses for fuel dispensing, bulk transfer, suction and discharge operations. The heavy-duty reel is designed to handle longer-length hose pressures from 600 to 1,0
October 21, 2016
Business
New truck emissions regs likely to stay in place after election
The best odds for Phase 2 emissions to be struck are for Republicans to take both chambers of Congress and the White House. Even if that happens, it’s an uphill battle.
October 21, 2016
Business
Volvo lays off 143 workers at engine plant
Several other truck makers also have announced layoffs this year, citing declining truck demand.
October 20, 2016
Business
Peterbilt, Kenworth the first truck makers to announce return to MATS
Despite having sat out the 2016 Mid America Trucking Show (MATS), and with many of its competitors heading off to an upstart trucking show in Atlanta next fall, Kenworth and Peterbilt announced Monday they would return to the Louisville, Ky.-based show next year.
October 18, 2016
Business
Utility Trailer relocates, upgrades Tolleson, Ariz., facility
The new building is 61,000 square feet and offers Wi-Fi in the lounge, gated security, separate driveways for cars and trucks, and a total of 30 service bays.
October 18, 2016
Business
Diesel prices climb to nearly $2.50 a gallon nationwide
Prices increased in all regions, with the most significant increase coming in the West Coast less California region, where prices jumped 4.4 cents.
October 17, 2016
Gear
Marathon’s brake pads
Marathon’s DiscStar Highway Premium brake pads are suited for high-performance air disc brake systems used in on-highway truck and tractor steer and drive axles and motorcoach applications. The low-metallic friction material is rated for 23,000 pounds and
October 12, 2016
Gear
Meritor’s lightweight brake drum
Meritor’s Opti-Lite brake drums are designed for line-haul and weight-sensitive applications and were developed on the same platform as the company’s SteeLite X30 brake drum. Opti-Lite drums are available in wheel-end configurations for steer, drive and t
October 12, 2016
Business
New Jersey passes bill to increase per-gallon diesel tax by more than 30 cents next year
The fuel tax increase includes a 23-cent increase to petroleum taxes across the board, and another four-cent increase for diesel fuel, which will take effect Jan. 1, 2017, through the end of June. The diesel tax is also set to increase by another four cents per gallon after July 1, 2017.
October 11, 2016
Business
Diesel prices rise to highest point since last November
A considerable increase in the average price of diesel across the U.S. during the most recent week has diesel prices at their highest point in 11 months, according to the Department of Energy’s weekly report.
October 11, 2016
Gear
Over The Road’s logistics bracket
The Exact-A-Track logistics bracket is designed to be mounted to existing vertical or horizontal e-track sections of a logistics trailer or straight truck box to secure freight from moving forward or backward and also deck freight at virtually any positio
October 10, 2016
Gear
AFA’s articulated steel piston
AFA’s Articulated Steel Piston for Detroit Diesel engines is available with 16.5:1 C.R. and a 3.0mm top piston ring featuring the company’s proprietary coating designed to reduce high heat scuffing and provide added break-in protection. A manganese phosph
October 10, 2016
Business
Petro-Canada Lubricants unveils PC-11 oil lineup
The product line will feature four performance tiers – Duron HP (high performance), Duron SHP (Super High Performance), Duron UHP (Ultra High Performance) and Duron Advanced (API FA-4).
October 6, 2016
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