Today's Trucking Staff

MATS REPORT: Western Star shows off new accessories and revamped hood design

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Western Star Trucks put on display its EPA 2007 chassis and latest product enhancements at the 2006 Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, Ky.

MATS REPORT: Cummins announces 2007 ISX, ISM Ratings

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Cummins announced at the Mid-America Trucking Show the '07 ratings for its heavy-duty ISX and ISM engines.

EnviroCan may delay ULSD deadline; exempts remote north from rule

OTTAWA -- In order to mitigate some of the expected problems during the transition from 500 ppm-based sulfur fuel to ultra-low sulfur diesel (ULSD), Environment Canada will likely follow the U.S.'s lead in granting the petroleum industry a 45-day extension to introduce the fuel to market.

Chevron to offer both CI-4 and CJ-4 engine oils in 2007 and beyond

Chevron says it will still offer its CI-4 Plus engine oil in 2007 even after the introduction of the upcoming CJ-4 specification next October.

MATS REPORT: International unveils long-awaited flagship ProStar truck

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- A year after first announcing it had a new flagship highway tractor under its tent, International Truck & Engine finally unveiled, literally, the new ProStar Series trucks at the Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, Ky.

Urban traffic congestion costs billions a year, says new Transport Canada study

OTTAWA -- Traffic congestion in Canada's major urban centres costs Canadians a bare minimum of about $3 billion a year, according to a new study released by Transport Canada.

Eaton creates vehicle solutions business unit; partners with @Road Inc.

KALAMAZOO, Mich. -- Eaton Corp. has announced the creation of the Vehicle Solutions Business Unit (VSBU), which allows Eaton's Truck group to realign its VORAD and MD Tools Mobile Diagnostics product lines and transform its business model from a component-based supplier to a systems-based solutions provider.

WESTERN STAR’S APU/HVAC UNIT

Anti-idling system to be supplied by Dometic and Temco.

DETROIT’S READY FOR 2007

Detroit Diesel Corporation's Series 60 engines are "definitely ready for EPA '07," says Carsten Reinhardt, president and chief executive officer.

BRAKE PACKAGE FOR SEVERE SERVICE

Fleet testing shows 500 percent increase in service life, says ArvinMeritor.

GUNITE’S LIGHTWEIGHT BRAKE DRUM

The 'GOLD' drum balances light weight with strength

TRANSCRAFT REDESIGNS DROPDECK TRAILER

Redesigned D-Eagle combo dropdeck is stronger, and now it has an optional forklift kit.

DaimlerChrysler’s plug ‘n play Sprinter hybrid

AUBURN HILLS, Mich. -- The world's largest car and truckmaker will roll out 40 new Dodge Sprinter Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEV) in the U.S. and other countries as part of a new test fleet program.

Westport makes Cummins LNG engines ready for commercial market

VANCOUVER -- Alternative fuel-power innovator Westport Innovations from Vancouver has received the California Air Resources Board (CARB) certification for its High Pressure Direct Injection (HPDI) technology adapted to the Cummins ISX heavy-duty truck engine.

ArvinMeritor backs NHTSA braking proposal

TROY, Mich. -- ArvinMeritor's Commercial Vehicle Systems business supports the intent of braking systems improvements proposed by NHTSA.