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Business
Road Choice parts expands network, now available at 500 dealers
Road Choice Truck Parts has expanded its authorized locations to more than 500 dealers and expanded its product lineup to include more than 35 all-makes parts categories.
February 25, 2016
Business
Kenworth rolls 500,000th truck out of Chillicothe, Ohio, plant
A Kenworth T680 76-inch mid-roof sleeper with a Paccar MX-13 455-hp engine was recognized as the 500,000th truck produced at the Kenworth factory in Chillicothe, Ohio.
February 24, 2016
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Gear
SAF-Holland’s kingpin system
SAF-Holland’s 2-inch AAR Kingpin system for hot-dip galvanized upper couplers features a specially machined kingpin housing and kingpin. The kingpin housing is welded into the trailer’s upper coupler prior to galvanization to facilitate added coupler corr
February 23, 2016
Business
Shell, Bridgestone partner to offer Rotella, other oils at Bridgestone network retailers
The program will make products such as Pennzoil, Quaker State and Shell Rotella engine oils available at Bridgestone affiliated retailers that choose to enroll in the program.
February 23, 2016
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Cat’s back (with another phone)
Owner-operators haven’t been able to spec a new Caterpillar-powered truck in nearly a decade, but they can spec a new piece of Cat equipment of a smaller variety: The company’s second take on a rugged smartphone built for users who work in industries like trucking and construction.
February 22, 2016
Business
Diesel prices remain below $2 following slight nationwide increase
This week’s price increase is the first since Nov. 9. The national average for a gallon of on-highway diesel now stands at $1.983.
February 22, 2016
Business
Ritchie Bros. sells record at Orlando auction
The auction featured more than 500 truck tractors and more than 390 trailers.
February 22, 2016
Gear
Thor Tool brake check device
The Thor Tool brake check device is designed to allow one person to measure brake travel within 1/100th of an inch. To use the device, a mechanic or driver chalks the wheels, releases the parking brakes and attaches the magnetized tool to each brake chamb
February 19, 2016
Gear
Engineered Products’ filter monitor line
Engineered Products’ Filter Minder lineup of indicators, gauges, switches and sensors is designed to provide heavy equipment manufacturers, maintenance managers, fleet managers and owner-operators with greater access to filtration performance and life. Th
February 18, 2016
Business
Mack announced as NASCAR’s new ‘official hauler’
As part of the partnership, Mack has provided NASCAR with a fleet of 11 custom spec’d Mack Pinnacle trucks, which the racing body will use to haul raceday equipment to the circuit’s 36 stops throughout the 10 month long season.
February 17, 2016
Gear
Wabash’s rear impact guard for trailers
Wabash National’s RIG-16 Rear Underride Guard System for its 53-foot dry van trailers is designed to prevent underride in multiple offset or overlap impact scenarios. The rear impact guard is constructed of high-strength steel and is designed with two add
February 16, 2016
Gear
Bridgestone’s fuel-efficient steer tire
Bridgestone’s R283A Ecopia steer tire is suited for long- and regional-haul service and is engineered for added wear life and improved fuel efficiency. The company’s proprietary IntelliShape sidewall design uses less bead filler volume to help reduce weig
February 16, 2016
Gear
Maxwell’s ultracapacitor cell
Maxwell’s 3-volt 3,000-farad ultracapacitor cell, the latest addition to its K2 family, is designed to offer 31 percent higher power than its 2.7-volt cell, allowing for fewer cells or modules to maintain the same power and energy. When paired with the co
February 16, 2016
Business
U.S. diesel average falls below $2 for first time over 10 years
According to the Department of Energy’s weekly report, the price of a diesel now stands at $1.98 per gallon, which is the lowest price since Jan. 24, 2005.
February 16, 2016
Truck Stops
Love’s set to acquire Trillium CNG, expand natural gas network
Love’s Travel Stops has reached an agreement to purchase Trillium CNG, which will give Love’s a total of 65 compressed natural gas locations across the U.S.
February 9, 2016
Business
Country’s average fuel price a fraction above $2 in latest report
Diesel prices dropped for the 13th consecutive week last week, falling to $2.008 per gallon.
February 8, 2016
Business
FMCSA grants exemption for wireless rechargeable tow lights
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has granted an exemption to allow the use of rechargeable wireless temporary stop, turn and tail lights during towing situations.
February 8, 2016
Business
Ritchie Bros. set to hold largest auction of year in Orlando
Ritchie Bros. annual auction in Orlando, Fla. will be held Feb. 15-19 and will feature more than 300 trucks and 180 trailers.
February 8, 2016
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