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TA to install about 50 on-island DEF dispensers
TravelCenters of America LLC confirmed its plans to install about 50 on-island diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) dispensers during 2011. Sites will feature dedicated DEF dispensers at the fueling islands, while large storage tanks will be installed away from the fuel island. “The technology we will employ integrates the DEF dispenser with our point of sale […]
January 3, 2011
Business
Eaton introduces biodiesel, synthetic lubricate-optimized hose line
Eaton’s new line of GH100 flexible rubber hose is specifically designed to withstand “bake out” and the structurally-depleting effects of biodiesel fuel and advanced synthetic lubricants have on conventional, under-hood rubber fuel and lubrication lines. “Bio diesel blends and synthetic lubricants are important aspect of the emerging sustainable energy system and they are going to […]
February 8, 2011
Business
Volvo profit slides, cuts truck forecast
Volvo’s North American truck orders dropped 29 percent in the second quarter, and the Gothenburg, Sweden-based company shaved 10,000 trucks from its most recent forecast adjustment – down to 240,000 units for the year and 20 percent fewer than last year.
July 19, 2016
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Business
Volvo honors I-See development engineers
The Volvo Technology Award this year will be presented to the team responsible for developing the “I-See” system, a fuel-saving “autopilot” for commercial trucks. According to Volvo, the I-See system reduces fuel consumption for long-distance transport by up to 5 percent. Four individuals responsible for developing the solution are set to receive the Volvo Technology […]
April 4, 2013
Business
Bendix celebrates 1 million ABS-6 braking systems on the road
Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems recently marked a milestone with delivery of its millionth Bendix ABS-6 braking system. The Bendix ABS-6 braking system is installed on Class 6, 7 and 8 air- brake tractor-trailers, trucks, motorcoaches and specialty heavy-duty vehicles. Introduced in late 2004, the Bendix ABS-6 family includes three types of braking systems: the standard […]
December 20, 2011
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Business
Peterbilt’s 58-inch sleeper option for 579, 567 in production
Peterbilt’s 58-inch sleeper is now in production for the company’s Model 579 and vocational Model 567 in low- and mid-roof configurations.
December 3, 2015
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Business
NHTSA publishes ABS technical report
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has published a technical report on its existing Safety Standard 121 regarding air brake systems. The report, “The Effectiveness of ABS [Antilock Braking Systems] in Heavy Truck Tractors and Trailers,” is available on the Internet for viewing in PDF format at www-nrd.nhtsa.dot.gov/Pubs/811339.pdf. To obtain a free copy of the […]
August 20, 2010
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Business
Class 8 orders remain above expectations
North American Class 8 truck orders reached over 40K units in February, which marks the second consecutive month orders exceeded the 40K unit mark. More on CCJ!
March 4, 2018
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Business
USA Truck receives 5,000th Freightliner
Freightliner Trucks today presented USA Truck with its 5,000th Freightliner tractor. The delivery was celebrated during a special ceremony at the company’s headquarters in Van Buren, Ark. USA Truck’s 5,000th Freightliner truck is a Cascadia 125-inch sleeper equipped with a Detroit DD15 TC engine. The truck features decals on the driver’s door that not only […]
June 25, 2013
Business
PEI executive optimistic about petroleum equipment industry
Speaking to members and officers of the Petroleum Equipment Institute, Robert Renkes, executive vice president of the organization, expressed optimism in the immediate future of the petroleum equipment industry and presented a positive retrospective overview of 2010 for PEI member companies. Renkes’ remarks were delivered during a speech to more than 300 PEI members at […]
October 24, 2011
Business
ABC Companies selects Detroit Diesel DD13
Detroit Diesel announced that ABC Companies has selected the Detroit Diesel DD13 engine for its initial introduction into the 2010 emissions offerings of its 2011 model year motor coaches. ABC Companies is the U.S.-based distributor of renowned Belgian motorcoach manufacturer Van Hool NV. The relationship between Detroit Diesel and Van Hool began more than 20 […]
November 13, 2011
Business
ABF Freight System to recognize service centers
ABF Freight System’s service centers in Fort Smith, Ark., Hickory, N.C., Reno, Nev., and Albuquerque, N.M., are scheduled to receive the President’s Quality Award, which recognizes service centers most exemplifying the ABF Quality Process. All ABF service centers annually undergo extensive evaluations, including a nomination process, a quality awareness survey, an onsite validation audit and […]
May 11, 2010
Trucks
Western Star canceling 5700XE
The sculpted and sleek 5700XE – XE is for Extreme Efficiency – was Western Star's official attempt at an aero-tractor.
November 10, 2021
Western Star 5700XE
Trucks
Kenworth adds 52-Inch flat roof sleeper
The 52-inch flat roof sleeper model is equipped with the new 2.1-meter wide cab.
May 30, 2021
Kenworth W900 flat roof
Test Drives
Test drive: Western Star 57X
Western Star's 57X is a high-level premium tractor that the company hopes will appeal to independents and small fleets.
August 3, 2022
Western Star 57X
Business
Haldex Full Function ABS offers combination-style nipple
Haldex Commercial Vehicle Systems now has a combination-style nipple for its Full Function ABS. Used with the PLC Select Full Function 1M and 2M ABS applications, the new nipple accommodates either ½-inch or ¾-inch NPT reservoir ports and provides an inventory reduction opportunity for multiple applications.
September 1, 2010
Trucks
The psychology of vehicle color
More than half of all Class 8 trucks are a shade of the same color.
June 3, 2021
Truck and multi-color trailer
Business
Photo gallery: Western Star’s new 5700XE
Western Star has entered the Aero Age with its new 5700XE tractor, which the truck maker unveiled last week. Here’s a full gallery of photos of the truck.
September 16, 2014
Western Star 5700XE
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