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Business
Thousands of International trucks recalled due to fifth wheel jaw release problem
Navistar has issued a recall for 16,107 International trucks — year model 2008-2013 LoneStar, ProStar and TranStar trucks — due to an issue that could cause the fifth wheel to release the trailer from the tractor.
October 28, 2013
Business
Two new Peterbilt dealerships open in Ga.
Peterbilt’s network now has two new locations: Peterbilt of Albany (Ga.) and Peterbilt of Tifton (Ga.). Both full-service locations are owned by the John Prince family, who have owned dealerships in south Georgia for more than 45 years.               Peterbilt of Albany is located at:                1707 South Slappey Blvd.                Albany, GA 31707                […]
October 28, 2013
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One week left for California ’06 reefer-unit extension
Orders for verified diesel emissions control strategies for transport refrigeration units operating in California, such as Level 3 diesel particulate filters, must be placed by Oct. 31.
October 25, 2013
Business
Navistar still under fire from competing truck, engine makers
Though Navistar won a court ruling last week that dismissed a case brought by rival truck and engine makers about the validity of the compliance certificates issued to the company, the court battle appears to be far from over.
October 23, 2013
Business
Fitzgerald Increases production to meet demand
Fitzgerald has increased its production of gilder kits to about 40 to 55 completed units per week to handle larger quantity orders. With its new facility in Albany, Ky., Fitzgerald has increased its production capabilities, it said this week. Reorganizing the disassembly and reassembly of the glider kit process has given them room to grow […]
October 23, 2013
Business
Diesel price unchanged according to DOE, ProMiles shows small decline
The national average price for a gallon of on-highway diesel did not change from the prior week in the week ended Monday, Oct. 21., remaining at $3.886, says the Dept. of Energy. ProMiles reports a drop of six-tenths of a cent.
October 22, 2013
Business
Goodyear offers big-fleet pricing package to owner-ops
A market-share leader in the sales and service of commercial tires to the largest fleets is rolling out out a special pricing package aimed at owner-operators and small fleets – and at improving its share of that market segment.
October 21, 2013
Business
Court dismisses challenge to Navistar’s use of emissions credits
The “certificates of conformity” allowed Navistar to make and sell non-complaint model engines while being assessed a fine on each one sold.
October 19, 2013
Business
Diesel price down a penny, about 30 cents lower year over year
The national average price for a gallon of on-highway diesel fuel dropped one cent in the week ended Oct. 14 to $3.834. The price has now dropped five consecutive weeks.
October 14, 2013
Business
Diesel price still projected to fall in 2013, further in 2014
The Dept. of Energy forecasts the price for a gallon of on-highway diesel will be $3.93 in 2013 and drop to $3.76 in 2014.
October 11, 2013
Business
SAF-Holland fifth wheels now option on International trucks
SAF-Holland, a global manufacturer of fifth wheels, announced that its Holland standard-duty fifth-wheel models are now a published option on Navistar’s International truck models and available for online installation.
October 8, 2013
Business
How to start and stick with a retread program
One prevalent frustration in the commercial tire industry is that many owner-operators remain suspicious of retreads. As a consequence, they lack a coherent used tire program – and experts say they simply are throwing money away.
October 8, 2013
Business
Diesel price tumbling, down 8.4 cents in 4 weeks
The national average price for a gallon of on-highway diesel dropped again in the most recent week — ended Oct. 7 — falling 2.2 cents to a $3.897.
October 8, 2013
Business
Paper Transport adds 20 KW natural gas trucks
Paper Transport has added 20 natural gas-powered Kenworth T660s to its regional fleet and started using the trucks this month. Paper Transport began testing two Kenworth natural gas trucks in 2012, and this spring the company became one of Kenworth’s first customers to run CNG-powered Kenworth T660s with the Cummins Westport ISX12 G engine.  Paper […]
October 4, 2013
Gear
Premium all-position radial
Bridgestone’s fuel-efficient R268 Ecopia premium all-position radial is designed for regional and pickup-and-delivery applications. The tire is verified by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s SmartWay program and is compliant with the California Ai
October 4, 2013
Business
Battling engine inefficiency and emissions together
The government is concerned about emissions, and so is trucking. Fortunately, the same things that reduce emissions also make your truck more efficient and profitable, writes engine shop owner Bruce Mallinson.
October 3, 2013
Business
SAF-Holland’s Neway rear air suspension available on Pete vocationals
SAF-Holland announced that its Neway ADZ Rear Air Suspension is now a published option for Peterbilt Motors’ vocational trucks. Holland says the robust low-weight stable air suspension is suited for heavy- and severe-duty applications.
October 3, 2013
Business
Left-coast gamble: Other CARB regs and deadlines
This last portion of this series details other of CARB’s diesel equipment-focused emissions rules, interwoven with its primary truck and bus rule on powertrains.
October 2, 2013
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