Today's Trucking Staff

HD TOOLS CATALOG

The new Snap-on Heavy Duty Catalog features 12 pages of tools and equipment, with special pricing available on many items. New offerings include a rugged tool storage unit with two extra wide 50-in. drawers

PROTECT YOUR FUEL

Simple anti-siphoning gizmo installs in 30 seconds.

GUIDE TO ELECTRICAL, BRAKE PARTS

A quick-reference guide from Phillips Industries lists the most frequently used products.

Ram Truck Sweeps Pick-up Competition

WINDSOR, ON - Ram Truck has swept the 2014 Canadian Truck King Challenge, a rigorous multi-day, third-party event that sees today's top pickup trucks from the light- and heavy-duty segments tested head-to-head in an apples-to-apples series of exercises.

FAQ: BIODIESEL IN CUMMINS ENGINES

This FAQ sheet from Kevan Browne at Cummins Inc. addresses the use of biodiesel fuel with the company's truck engines. Issued May 23, 2005, unedited.

Mack Launches New Telematics System

ALLENTOWN, PA. - Mack has a new telematics solution built on the company's GuardDog maintenance monitoring system, one that will come standard and free of charge for two years on Model Year 2015 Pinnacles, Titans and Granites, scheduled for roll out in January 2014

VOLVO’S 2014 ENGINES

Volvo Trucks says its D11, D13, and D16 engines for 2014 offer increased fuel efficiency by as much as 2% via enhanced components

FUELS: QUESTION & ANSWER

Chevron answers common questions about diesel fuel, including low-sulfur.

A GREASE GLOSSARY

Ready reference -- here's Lubrizol's glossary of grease terms.

FAQ: HEAVY-DUTY COOLANT FILTERS

Answers to frequently asked questions about heavy-duty coolant filters from the Filter Manufacturers Council.

H2-NO

Anything bad that water can do to your fuel lines is worse in winter.

WHERE THERE’S SMOKE

Future diesels will produce cleaner exhaust, but dirtier oil. How will you meet the maintenance challenge?

WHICH LUBE SHOULD YOU USE?

Semi-fluid lubes can work well in wheel-ends, but they bring new failure modes and demand a different inspection and maintenance approach.

KW BODY-BUILDER MANUAL

The latest Kenworth Cabover Body Builder Manual for K270 and K370 medium-duty truck models is now available from your local dealer

XRS, TMW INTEGRATION

New XRS and TMWSuite integration brings enhanced functionality with greater efficiency, productivity and convenience for drivers and fleet managers