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Business
Partners in Business tip: Practice proper oil filtration
Use good oil filtration practices. Choose a filter that meets all the engine manufacturerâs specifications. Always change it at the recommended interval to extend oil life.
August 4, 2016
Gear
Goodyearâs mixed-service tires
Goodyearâs Workhorse MSA and MSA mixed-service tires are designed for on- and off-road vocational applications. The MSA over-the-road tire â available in sizes 11R22.5 (load range H), 11R24.5 (load range H) and 315/80R22.5 (load range L, 10,000-pound capa
August 3, 2016
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Business
Kenworth T880 Super Dump workhorse in asphalt operation
Tucci & Sonsâ asphalt delivery operation is employing two new Kenworth T880 Super Dumps, which employ three 8,000-pound steerable lift axles and an 8,000-pound steerable âflying tagâ axle for a 25-ton hauling capacity permitted under an alternative federal bridge formula used by the state of Washington.
August 3, 2016
Gear
Freedom Air Filtersâ external cleaner pre-filters
Freedom Air Filtersâ external cleaner pre-filters are engineered for installation over the top of the intake grille, which helps prevent large particles of debris such as grain chaff, rubber, dirt and sand from getting into and clogging the air filter ele
August 2, 2016
Business
Diesel prices fall 3.1 cents to close out July
With the most recent price drop, a gallon of on-highway diesel in the U.S. now costs an average of $2.348.
August 1, 2016
Gear
TRPâs vocational air springs
TRP has added two air springs suited for off-road vocational applications. Part No. AS70360P, a cab suspension spring, is designed with a proprietary composite base that helps reduce weight without compromising performance or lifespan. Part No. AS9780S is
August 1, 2016
Equipment
Tips for brake maintenance to lower costs, reduce violations
Itâs no surprise that violations for brakes are among the most cited, given their constant wear and critical safety role. While thatâs enough reason to keep them in shape, another big motivator is cost.
July 29, 2016
Business
Owner-operators need to ensure theyâre using proper engine oil when new lubes come to market in December, API says
âNew oils are coming. Theyâre coming very soon, and you need to make sure you know which one youâre supposed to use,â said Kevin Ferrick, manager of APIâs global industry services certification programs. âOils are different enough and unique enough today that you need to be sure youâre buying the right oil.â
July 28, 2016
Business
Several trailer manufacturers recall more than 30,000 trailers due to faulty valve component
An affected trailer, according to a notice from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, will have an audible air leak from the dash-mounted park control valve or red glad hand when itâs disconnected before the trailer is decoupled, and the leak will continue until the trailer reservoirs and spring brake chambers have no air pressure.
July 28, 2016
Business
eNow cab/trailer roof solar-charge system for battery-based APUs and more
Jeff Flath of eNow says the companyâs five yearsâ worth of design and testing work with partners among the larger fleets has proven out the design of their system, ready to market to owner-operators with auxiliary battery-based anti-idling systems.
July 28, 2016
Gear
InventHelpâs tire pressure adapter strap
InventHelpâs TPMS Tire Pressure Adapter Strap is designed to allow a user to repair a tireâs broken air stem or sensor valve without having to replace the sensor. To install, a user centers the adapter on the rimâs outer section and places a large cable t
July 27, 2016
Business
Daimler brings industryâs first electric-powered truck
Daimler Trucks, parent company of Freightliner and Western Star, introduced Wednesday the industryâs first take on an electric-powered truck, besting upstart Nikola Motor Company and electric vehicle maker Tesla, both of whom announced plans this year for a heavy-duty electric truck.
July 27, 2016
Trucker of the Year
Owner-operator Gary Buchsâ âplan for successâ
âPeople complain about the rates,â says owner-operator Gary Buchs, but ânot everybodyâs losing money.â Buchs suggests too much emphasis is placed on an aspect of the business that owner-operators have only partial degrees of control over. âItâs better,â he says, âto have your costs in line â I have total control over that.â
July 26, 2016
Business
Mack showcasing mDrive HD 13-speed AMT in virtual reality videos
Using virtual reality headgear, Google Cardboard or a smartphone, drivers can take a 360-degree look of the cab interior, while also seeing the truck while itâs operating in quarries and on the highway.
July 26, 2016
Equipment
Shell says âStarShipâ concept truck could be ready for cross-country fuel economy test by next spring
The futuristic and highly aerodynamic âStarShipâ concept truck in development by Shell Lubricants and AirFlow Truck Company could be completed as early as next spring, Shell marketing rep Kate Foucher last week.
July 26, 2016
Business
Cummins brings two new, rebranded 15-liter engines to market
Heavy-duty diesel engine maker Cummins this weekend introduced two new 15-liter engine offerings that will come to market late this year. The 2017 Cummins X15 engines offer two new configurations: The fuel-economy focused X15 Efficiency spec for long-haul applications and the X15 Performance spec for heavy-haul and other more demanding applications.
July 25, 2016
Business
Diesel prices down another 2.3 cents during most recent week
Diesel prices have fallen five out of the last six weeks.
July 25, 2016
Business
Ryderâs ChoiceLease flexible leasing options
While full-service leasing has been a mainstay among small private fleets, itâs growing as an option explored by owners of for-hire fleets large and small, Ryder says. ChoiceLease allows truckers to structure lease deals in three different ways.
July 25, 2016
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