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Business
Work Truck Show: Medium- and severe-duty news from Cummins, Mack, International and more
Medium-duty and vocational truck related announcements from Cummins, International, Detroit and Mack.
March 3, 2016
Business
SuperTruck, Round 2: Dept. of Energy wants to give truck makers another $80M to raise fuel economy bar
The DOE says SuperTruck II will utilize a variety of truck and trailer technology approaches to achieve performance targets, such as improvements in engine efficiency, drivetrain efficiency, aerodynamic drag, tire rolling resistance and vehicle weight. The goal is to double fuel economy of the most efficient tractor-trailer from 2009.
March 2, 2016
Custom Rigs
Ted Bowers’ 2005 Peterbilt 379 — stretched and refined behind the cab
Ted Bowers’ rig, facing down an engine rebuild for the C15 that powers the unit, has in recent times gotten new headlights, stacks and, perhaps most significantly a three-foot frame stretch to a 276-inch wheelbase, complete with a unique deckplate treatment.
March 2, 2016
Business
Ryder now offering three tiers of used trucks
Ryder is offering used trucks in three categories ranging from high-quality to “as-is.”
March 2, 2016
Gear
Toyo’s drive tire
Toyo’s M677 four-groove SmartWay-verified drive tire is built to maximize fuel efficiency for regional and long-haul operations. The tire’s lower rolling resistance comes from a silica compound that helps reduce energy loss without sacrificing tread life,
March 1, 2016
Gear
Gates’ heavy-duty belts
Gates has added three FleetRunner Micro-V belts to its heavy-duty belt line. FleetRunner belts are designed for tough applications and to provide superior durability, slip resistance, crack resistance, load capacity and belt life. Gates Corp., www.gates.c
March 1, 2016
Business
Diesel price rises slightly, stays under $2 a gallon
The average price of a gallon of on-highway diesel now stands at $1.989, remaining below $2 a gallon for the third consecutive week.
February 29, 2016
Business
TMC roundup: Announcements from Cummins, Kenworth, Freightliner and more
Updates and news from major industry suppliers at ATA’s Technology and Maintenance Council’s annual meeting.
February 29, 2016
Business
Caterpillar ending vocational truck business just 5 years after entering market
In May of last year, CAT rolled out two new refreshed trucks – the CT680L and the CT680LG – but based on the current business climate in the truck industry and a thorough evaluation of its business, CAT says it has decided to withdraw from the market.
February 26, 2016
Gear
Wabash’s composite trailer technology
Wabash’s composite refrigerated van is built with a proprietary molded structural composite technology used in a wide range of applications, including aerospace, automotive, marine and commercial construction. In refrigerated van trailer and truck body ap
February 25, 2016
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
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
Overdrive Extra
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
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