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What thinner oil means for you
Next-generation low-viscosity oils will boost fuel economy, but durability could suffer.
October 16, 2012
Gear
Expanded air flow filter line
The PowerCorePSD14 air cleaner, part of the newly expanded PowerCore PSD product line from Donaldson Company, has an air-flow range of up to 1450 cubic-feet per minute and uses a two-stage filtration process. It employs straight-through air-flow technolog
October 16, 2012
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Diesel price spikes 5.6 cents to $4.15
The national average retail diesel price increased 5.6 cents to $4.15 a gallon during the week ended Oct. 8, according to the U.S. Department of Energy’s Energy Information Administration. The latest weekly price is 34.9 cents above the same week last year.
October 15, 2012
Business
Extra muscle: ECM reprogramming
Reprogramming your engine’s ECM can increase fuel economy and horsepower. It can also shorten engine and drivetrain life and void warranties. Is it worth the risk?
October 12, 2012
Partners in Business
Don’t overlook cost of a truck wash
If you wash your truck at home, you can claim the cost of household water and detergent for washing the truck as a business expense at tax time.
October 11, 2012
Business
Love’s opens its first natural gas fueling pumps
The fast-fill CNG pumps are located at the Love’s Travel Stop on Interstate 40 at the Morgan Road exit west of downtown Oklahoma City.
October 11, 2012
Business
AEC electronics reset guide
The BG27 Battery Replacement Reset Procedures Guide provides customers information for technicians servicing vehicles that have had battery service, replacement, or loss of electrical power.
October 10, 2012
Business
Cummins to shut down facilities, reduce work force
Cummins says it’s responding to a weak global economy by cutting costs while maintaining investments in growth programs with planned work week reductions, shutdowns at some manufacturing facilities and some targeted work force reductions.
October 10, 2012
Business
Diesel jumps 1.5 cents
After declining for two consecutive weeks, the U.S. average diesel price rose 1.5 cent to $4.094 a gallon during the week ended Monday, Oct. 8.
October 10, 2012
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Ripe & Ready: Correction and update
Ronnie King sold his 1994 Peterbilt 379 between the time we last spoke with him and our current, October 2012 issue, which features the truck in the Custom Rigs opening spread.
October 9, 2012
Business
Navistar reviewing more plant closings
Navistar CEO Lewis Campbell says company is reviewing all operations beyond its core North American truck and parts business to see whether any need to be adjusted, sold or closed as it seeks to increase profits.
October 5, 2012
Business
Cummins Westport announces new natural gas engine
The ISB6.7 G engine will be based on the Cummins ISB6.7 diesel engine and will use Cummins Westport’s spark-ignited, stoichiometric cooled exhaust gas recirculation technology.
October 5, 2012
Equipment
Blacked-out Coronado celebrating carrier milestone
On display in the Pride & Polish area of the Charlotte Diesel Super Show in Concord, N.C., at the zMax Dragway is John Christner Trucking’s 2012 Freightliner Coronado, which has been specially customized by a shop in Portland, Ore., to celebrate the carrier’s 25th anniversary.
October 5, 2012
Business
Nine up for Truck of Year honors
Jack Roberts, executive editor for Overdrive will serve as one of the judges and will be tweeting photos and impressions throughout the day Friday
October 4, 2012
Equipment
2013 Pride & Polish championship series continues Friday
The Charlotte Diesel Super Show will play host to the second qualifying round of the 2013 Overdrive‘s Pride & Polish season. The show starts Friday, Oct. 5, and runs through Saturday, Oct. 6, in Concord, N.C., at the zMax Dragway adjacent to the Charlotte Motor Speedway. The four Best of Show winners from the show […]
October 3, 2012
Business
Cummins ISX15 earns EPA 2014 certification
The engine maker has received certification for its ISX15 engine from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, meeting both the EPA 2013 regulations and the new greenhouse gas and fuel-efficiency rules that will take effect in 2014.
October 2, 2012
Business
Charlotte Diesel Show to host two world record attempts
At the zMax Dragway, in Concord, N.C., on Oct. 6, CDSS attendees will have the chance to see the Aaron’s Outdoor monster truck attempt a world speed record and stunt motor cycle driver Jesse Toler attempt a world stoppie record.
October 1, 2012
Business
Diesel drops fraction of a cent
The U.S. average diesel price declined for the second consecutive week, dropping 0.7 cent to $4.079 a gallon.
October 1, 2012
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