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Fleetline releases new product catalog
Fleetline has introduced a new product catalog showcasing its line of fenders and mudflap hanger brackets. The 23-page catalog focuses on the company’s highest-selling products and features its new poly refuse fenders. The catalog is available online at F
June 22, 2016
Business
Diesel prices drop slightly in most recent week
Prices dropped in all but three regions during the week, with increases being seen in New England and the Central Atlantic region, and no change occurring in the Rocky Mountain region, according to the Department of Energy’s numbers.
June 21, 2016
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Used truck values continue to decline, though slower than in 2015
Used trucks values depreciated at a slower rate in the first few months of 2016 than the same period in 2015, according to analysis and data from the American Truck Dealers. Year-to-date, however, sleepers three to five years of age are retailing for $8,626 less than in the first four months of 2015.
June 17, 2016
Business
Kenworth relocates Montgomery, Ala. service facility
Truckworx Kenworth has relocated its Montgomery, Ala., facility to a new $6 million, 39,000 square-foot building with 21 service bays
June 17, 2016
Business
Volvo, Mack integrate Omnitracs into telematics systems
Omnitracs’ software monitors drivers by capturing information like GPS location, road speed, and idle duration and cost, and provides an in-depth analysis of driver performance based on the data collected.
June 16, 2016
Business
Is your aftermarket parts distributor worthy of the Distributor of the Year?
Roughly three weeks remain for all commercial fleets and vehicle owners to nominate their best industry partners for the Truck Parts & Service Distributor of the Year award. TPS is a sister publication of Overdrive.
June 16, 2016
Gear
BorgWarner’s Delco Remy Sprinter alternator
BorgWarner’s Delco Remy 18SI heavy-duty alternator for Sprinter Vans covers both gas- and diesel-powered models from 2002 to 2012 and is designed to deliver higher output at idle and driving speeds, allowing batteries to charge quicker and last longer. Th
June 15, 2016
Business
‘Learn by video’ with Doonan trailers
Doonan Specialized Trailer launched a new ‘Learn By Video’ training series, designed to help both its network of dealers and its owner-operator customers.
June 15, 2016
Business
Diesel prices climb again in most recent week
Prices rose in all regions during the week ending June 13, with the most significant increase coming in California, where prices jumped 4.5 cents.
June 14, 2016
Gear
Bridgestone’s drive retreads
Bridgestone’s Bandag DR 5.3 and DR 4.3 retreads for drive applications are suited for truckload, less-than-truckload and pickup-and-delivery applications. The DR 5.3 closed-shoulder pattern for over-the-road applications features a solid shoulder to facil
June 13, 2016
Gear
Donaldson’s filter monitor
Donaldson’s WaveLength remote filter monitoring platform is engineered to offer users a convenient and effective method to remotely monitor the pressure drop across its bulk filtration systems that serve fuel transfer and storage filtration needs. WaveLen
June 13, 2016
Business
Driver-focused features to be focus of truck designs, International says
International says its new driver-centric features stem from research conducted for its upcoming line of trucks.
June 13, 2016
Business
Court strikes down Calif.’s emissions regulations compliance options for owner-operators
A California Superior Court ruled last week to strike down several 2014-made amendments to the state’s strict emissions rules. The amendments meant to give compliance flexibility to owner-operators and other small fleet owners who may have trouble affording equipment upgrades or add-ons to bring their trucks into compliance.
June 13, 2016
Business
Peterbilt unveils Model 567 Heritage vocational truck
The truck is configured with a 121-inch BBC set-forward front axle to optimize payloads and weight distribution, and it’s available as a day-cab or with a 72- or 80-inch sleeper.
June 13, 2016
Business
New vid series on tire, brake maintenance
Accuride’s series of how-to videos assist owners and techs in properly installing and servicing Accuride’s steel and aluminum wheels and Gunite-brand brake drums and Automatic Slack Adjusters.
June 10, 2016
Business
TrailerTail manufacturer asks DOT for mounting exemption
Stemco is seeking an exemption from federal regulations to move certain lights on van trailers lower to allow its TrailerTails to maximize their aerodynamic effect.
June 9, 2016
Business
Compressed natural gas station opens in Georgetown, Ky.
American Natural Gas (ANG) announced this week the opening of the first public compressed natural gas station in Georgetown, Ky.
June 9, 2016
Business
New rule to cut truck emissions, implement fuel economy minimums moves to White House
The standards will begin taking effect for trailers in 2018. Tractor requirements take effect in 2021. The plan goes through 2027, when the entire vehicle – engine, truck and trailer – will be required to meet the standards.
June 8, 2016
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DOT calls out 'despicable' state failures on ELP, CDL rules after deadly crash
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