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Navistar devises plan to counter losing EGR gamble
The truck and engine manufacturer says it is hitting the “reset” button.
August 23, 2012
Business
CVOC: Natural gas poised for growth
Interest in natural gas as a heavy-duty truck fuel remains high and the fuel will increase as diesel prices rise, said analysts at the 2012 Commercial Vehicle Outlook Conference.
August 22, 2012
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Diesel tops $4 for first time in 3 months
The national average retail diesel price rose 6.1 cents to $4.026 a gallon during the week ended Aug. 20.
August 21, 2012
Business
3 types of gas engines: Natural gas series, Part 2
There are three versions of heavy-duty natural gas engine technologies available or in development in North America.
August 20, 2012
Business
WABCO unveils new collision mitigation tech
The new OnGuard collision safety system integrates collision warnings, active braking and automatic collision mitigation braking.
August 16, 2012
Business
Natural gas: Ready for prime time? Part 1
Industry begins to accept expensive natural gas engines running on cheaper fuel, in spite of power and range tradeoffs.
August 16, 2012
Equipment
Bridgestone cites value of Ecopia-FuelTech combo
Bridgestone officials say the company has redoubled its focus on delivering value to “the boss,” its commercial customers.
August 15, 2012
Business
Record temps cause uptick in tire problems
Some states are reporting seeing more blowouts this year due to high temperatures. Carriers say they’re battling the issue by trying to keep tires inflated properly.
August 15, 2012
Business
Detroit gives sneak peek of DT12 transmission
The DT12 will be available in the Freightliner Cascadia Evolution starting in May 2013.
August 14, 2012
Business
Diesel jumps 11.5 cents, nears $4
The national average diesel price soared to $3.96 a gallon — 13 cents per gallon higher than the same week last year.
August 14, 2012
Business
Study: Diesel engines to remain top power source
Clean diesel engines will continue to be the dominant power source for heavy-duty vehicles in the United States for decades, says a Department of Energy study.
August 13, 2012
Business
How to speak DPF
There’s no need to panic when a DPF light signals routine regeneration — at least in most cases.
August 13, 2012
Channel 19
Equipment: Probing sticker shock
Reports from operators show roughly a 30 percent rise in new-tractor pricing between 2006 and 2012 model years. Find out how operators are reacting to that rise — and some advice — in supplementary reporting on the No. 5 top challenge to owner-operator businesses.
August 10, 2012
Business
Thermo King launches temperature-control system
The company’s new Precedent line of temperature-control trailer systems reduces fuel costs.
August 10, 2012
Business
Owner-operator challenges, No. 5: High equipment costs
Rates aren’t exactly keeping up with the level of cost increase for equipment, a trend owner-operators have felt hard in the last several years.
August 10, 2012
Business
Age of U.S. fleets spikes during recession
The average age of Class 8 trucks peaked in 2010 at almost seven years.
August 10, 2012
Business
Fit for duty: Vets find new life in trucking
Carriers are looking for a few good men – and women – to drive their trucks. Military veterans fill the bill.
August 9, 2012
Business
Ruling to decide fate of Navistar’s non-compliant engines
The EPA has filed its ruling about Navistar’s non-compliant engines, and details are expected soon.
August 7, 2012
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