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Iowa, Colorado bringing on biodiesel

DES MOINES, Iowa -- A couple more U.S. states are close to following Minnesota's lead in mandating biodiesel for truckers filling up in the jurisdiction.

Biodiesel biz booming in B.C.

VANCOUVER -- British Columbia is positioning itself to be a worldwide leader in biodiesel production.

Michelin doubles NS plant capacity with wide-base tire intro

WATERVILLE, N.S. - Michelin North America says it will invest $92 million CDN to install production for Michelin's revolutionary X One wide single truck tires at its Waterville, N.S. plant.

CUMMINS INTRODUCES ’07 ISL VOCATIONAL

Cummins says its 2007 ISL engine will deliver increased performance and fuel efficiency for vocational customers.

PAYSTAR RETURNS: NEW MIXER PACKAGE

International brings back a popular name, launches mixer that "weighs less, hauls more."

MACK OFFERS STABILITY PROTECTION FOR MIXERS

Mack Trucks now offers a new first-of-its-kind electronic stability control system for concrete customers.

International recalls over 1700 trucks

WARRENVILLE, Ill. -- International Truck and Engine Corp. is recalling 5000 and 9000 series trucks with Caterpillar C15 diesel engines manufactured in 2004 and 2005 because of the possibility of an oil-line break.

TECH TIP: UNDERSTANDING LINING WEAR

Brake systems that are unhealthy cause rapid wear and overheating. Brake Pro explains uneven lining wear.

PMTC looking for sharpest trucks, safest fleet, and HofF drivers

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- The Private Motor Truck Council of Canada is inviting fleets, both private and for-hire, to enter their most stunningly decorated trucks in the 2006 PMTC & 3M Vehicle Graphics Design Awards Competition.

VOLVO’S VT 880: DRIVING IMPRESSIONS

Bright sun, big red truck, miles of Arizona desert ahead... what more could a guy want? Rolf Lockwood takes a run in a Swedish large car. From highwaySTAR, June 2005.

Westport, Ford join for hydrogen engine development

VANCOUVER -- Alternative energy developer Westport Innovations of Vancouver has teamed up with Ford Motor Company today to produce an advanced direct injection fuel system for vehicles powered by high-efficiency, high performance engines operating on pure hydrogen.

AIR-INTAKE SYSTEMS: THE BASICS

Your engine appreciates clean air, and it makes for a healthy wallet, too.

Cargo securement regs clarified

OTTAWA -- North America's cargo securement rules have undergone the first of what insiders say will be several clarification exercises.

International rolls out newest XT pickup truck

CHICAGO -- International Truck and Engine Corp. unveiled the newest member to its monster pickup vehicle family -- the International MXT 4x4.

US safety officials issue 11 air brake recommendations after fatal truck crash

WASHINGTON -- The National Transportation Safety Board adopted a final report of a runaway truck accident in Pennsylvania that has shown the consequences of improper maintenance on automatic slack adjusters for air brake systems.