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Business
Detroit unveils telematics system, makes DT12 available for DD13-equipped trucks
Detroit has introduced its Detroit Connect telematics tablet, which is designed to help drivers navigate, comply with hours of service regulations, perform pre- and post-trip inspections and send and receive two-way messages.
September 18, 2013
Equipment
New side skirt for tank trailers from Wabash
Real-world tests with a chemical-tanker fleet showed 7 percent fuel savings running tanks outfitted with the new DuraPlate AeroSkirt.
September 17, 2013
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Guess who CARB’s biggest tipsters are…
According to the L.A. Times, the California Air Resources Board is getting the most help in enforcing its powertrain emissions regs from, well, truckers themselves.
September 17, 2013
Business
7 ways to spend too much on tires
Practices that optimize tread wear, preserve sidewall strength and lengthen tire life in other ways can save hundreds – if not thousands – of dollars a year. Here are the most common tire threats.
September 17, 2013
Business
Cummins unveils new heavy-duty engine line
Engine manufacturer Cummins announced Sept. 16 it will soon be offering a new engine line designed for weight savings for both on- and off-highway applications.
September 16, 2013
Business
Truck, engine makers want Navistar EPA credits revoked
Some U.S. manufacturers say Navistar’s credits came at the expense of its competitors, who invested millions into research and development of modern engine tech.
September 13, 2013
Business
4 tips for buying a used truck
Your next truck could generate close to $1 million in revenue – possibly much more. So it’s worth taking plenty of time to make the right choice.
September 11, 2013
Business
Diesel price flat week to week, remains down from 2012
The national average price of a gallon of on-highway diesel did not move in the week ended Sept. 9 from the previous week, holding at $3.981 a gallon, ending a 3-week upswing.
September 10, 2013
Gear
Sliding axle flatbed trailer
Fontaine Trailer’s Infinity Superior Slide flatbed trailer features independent sliding axles and can be configured as a closed tandem set at the rear, a closed tandem set at the front, a full 10-foot spread axle and any combination in between. The traile
September 10, 2013
Gear
Cradle system coil hauler
Transcraft’s Coil Hauler uses a bolt-together rubber-lined cradle system with a total payload capacity of 90,000 pounds, making the trailer capable of transporting metal coils up to 80 inches wide while helping to protect freight from edge damage. A natur
September 10, 2013
Channel 19
Preps for Brake Safety Week, starting tomorrow
Brake maintenance tips and resources from longtime brake system components manufacturer Bendix — and the top states for brake inspections/violations.
September 7, 2013
Business
Annual brake inspection blitz begins Sept. 8
Inspectors will conduct more than 30,000 brake inspections across North America during the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s Brake Safety Week Sept. 8-14.
September 5, 2013
Business
Diesel price sees largest week-to-week increase since February
The national average price of on-highway diesel rose 6.8 cents this week — the highest week-to-week jump since February — coming on the heels of increased likelihood of U.S. military intervention in Syria.
September 4, 2013
Business
Navistar posts $247M third quarter loss, cutting 500 jobs
Navistar reported for the third quarter of 2013 a $247 net loss and says it will be cutting 500 jobs in an attempt to boost profitability.
September 4, 2013
Gear
Ambulance tire chain kit
Onspot of North America now offers an automatic tire chain kit designed to be compatible with Liquid Spring’s suspension for Ford’s F-450 ambulance chassis. The kit is designed to provide a more comfortable ride and instant traction on snow and ice. For m
September 3, 2013
Business
Diesel, conventional engines will remain dominant, Shell says
Diesel’s not going anywhere, says Shell, at least for the next 35, as its GM Richard Tucker says that in the year 2050 two-thirds of vehicles on the road will still use conventional fuels.
September 3, 2013
Equipment
Low-viscosity oil field trials pushing fuel economy
Field trials of Shell Rotella’s lower-viscosity oils have shown up to 3 percent fuel economy improvements as the company works to develop the PC-11 oil category.
August 31, 2013
Business
Navistar confirms ‘workforce reductions’
Navistar is cutting jobs, but declines further comment until an event next week, said spokesperson Elissa Maurer. The Chicago Tribune reported on Aug. 9 that the company was planning “a few hundred layoffs.” Another 140 contract jobs are reported to be terminated as well. The Chicago-area Daily Herald published a similar story. “We have been in the process […]
August 30, 2013
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