Sustainability

FleetSmart to offer free online workshops to improve fuel efficiency

OTTAWA, Ont. -- Fleet Managers and other trucking industry leaders are invited to attend a free web series that could help significantly reduce fuel costs and increase safety on the road.

Central Freight Lines to add 100 CNG trucks

WACO, Texas -- Central Freight Lines has placed an order for 100 Freightliner M2 112 trucks powered by compressed natural gas (CNG).

Navistar to offer Cummins ISB engine in International DuraStar

LISLE, Ill. -- Navistar International announced today it will offer the Cummins ISB mid-range engine in its DuraStar medium-duty trucks.

Tote refill DEF prices drop slightly in August: DEF Tracker

TORONTO, Ont. -- Average tote refill prices for diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) dropped slightly in August, according to the latest data from DEF Tracker, which monitors the fluid’s pricing in the US and Canada.

SmartTruck launches Road Team program for owner/operator customers

DALLAS, Texas -- SmartTruck has launched a Road Team for aerodynamics-minded owner/operators who use the company’s UnderTray systems.

No ‘magic bullet’ solution to global energy challenge: Shell

HAMBURG, Germany -- By 2050, there will be two billion vehicles in the world - 1.2 billion more than today - doubling energy demand from 2000 levels, and most of them will still be powered by conventional liquid fuels. Meanwhile, every single...

PIT to compare fuel economy of European vs North American trucks

MONTREAL, Que. -- Performance Innovation Transport’s popular Energotest trials of fuel-saving devices will be held Sept. 11-19 at the Transport Canada test track in Blainville, Que.

Survey finds customers concerned about DEF’s impact on fuel economy

DALLAS, Texas -- Many truck operators still have concerns about the impact diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) has on fuel economy, according to an industry survey conducted by PEAK Commercial and Industrial in August.

Don’t sweat LCV interchange reconstruction: OTA

TORONTO, Ont. -- The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) says it has been assured by the Ministry of Transportation that no LCV-approved interchanges in Ontario will be modified in such a way that they will no longer allow LCV traffic following...

Double Coin tire gains SmartWay approval

MONROVIA, Calif. -- Double Coin has announced its RR680 tire has been approved by the US EPA SmartWay program.

PIT study validates fuel savings from 6×2 tractors

MONTREAL, Que. -- Performance Innovation Transport (PIT) has wrapped up testing on 6x2 tractors, which shows fuel savings of 2.6-3.5% compare to 6x4 configurations.

Meritor now standard axle supplier for Capacity Trucks

TROY, Mich. Meritor has been named standard axle supplier for Capacity Trucks’ specialty and industrial truck fleets.

Goodyear brings Total Package Solution to Great American Trucking Show

AKRON, Ohio– Fleets and owner-operators will get a first-hand look at The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company’s Total Package Solution of products, services, and profitability tools at this month’s Great American Trucking Show...

Navistar reaches ISX milestone; claims market share is improving

LISLE, Ill. -- Navistar announced today it has now received more than 10,000 orders for International trucks with the Cummins ISX15 engine with selective catalytic reduction (SCR).

Goodyear introduces wide-base tire retreads

AKRON, Ohio -- Goodyear has come out with two new retreads for wide-base tires, which it says will extend the service life of the tires.