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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
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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
Business
Diesel price continues to fall nationally, down 16 cents year-over-year
The national average retail price for on-highway diesel saw its biggest week-to-week decline since April 29 — for the second week in a row — falling 3 cents in the week ended September 30 to $3.919.
October 1, 2013
Custom Rigs
Mack releases Christmas Tree Truck design
Mack Trucks revealed the 2013 Capitol Christmas Tree truck decal design for the two custom Mack Pinnacle models transporting the 2013 Capitol Christmas Tree cross-country.
October 1, 2013
Business
Natural gas 101: What owner-operators need to know
Truck makers feel that heavy-duty natural gas trucks eventually could make up 15 to 20 percent of the Class 8 market in the United States, Here’s a primer to get you ready.
September 30, 2013
Business
Left-coast gamble: CARB’s enforcement potential, narrow compliance alternatives
Part 2 of this feature series looks at alternatives to CARB Truck and Bus Rule compliance for owner-operators of 1996-2006 model year equipment and CARB’s enforcement muscle.
September 30, 2013
Business
Left-coast gamble: CARB forces tough yearend decision for many owner-operators
What choice will you make? This first in a three-part series shares tools to help and perspective on short- and long-term preparation for the future of emissions regulations.
September 27, 2013
Business
Analysis shows problematic background on 3% of used trucks
A RigDig study of all truck history reports run by customers during the five months ending Sept. 3 showed 2.9 percent of the trucks had been flagged as junk, salvage or having a serious issue, such as fire or flood damage.
September 25, 2013
Gear
Lightweight brake drum
Accuride’s 4000X Gunite Silver Lightweight Brake Drum uses engineered design enhancements and advanced metallurgy to provide an alternative to lightweight steel-shell drums while improving durability and performance at the reduced weight. The high-strengt
September 25, 2013
Business
Truck interior design 101
Wendy and George buy a new — used — truck after a prior lease-purchase arrangement — overall, Wedny says, it’s a “proud and terrifying” experience…
September 25, 2013
Business
Diesel sees biggest drop since April, falls 2.5 cents
The average price for a gallon of on-highway diesel dropped 2.5 cents in the week ended Sept. 23, marking the biggest week-to-week decrease since the week ended April 29.
September 24, 2013
Business
California’s low carbon fuel standard upheld in court
California has not violated interstate commerce laws with its regulations on fuels based on carbon production, ruled a federal appeals court Sept. 18.
September 23, 2013
Equipment
Evolution evolves: Freightliner adds gas power to Cascadia’s aero package
Napa Valley, Calif., has become an annual locale for Freightliner to present news and updates on various industry issues. And what’s the point of holding court if you don’t let folks take your trucks out for a spin?
September 19, 2013
Custom Rigs
Blast from the past — and future — at Landmark International show
Scenes here from the customer-appreciation event and antique truck show September 13, 2013, at Landmark International’s Cookeville, Tenn., location.
September 19, 2013
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