What biodiesel is better? Researchers decide August 1, 2014 VANCOUVER -- A new study by University of Minnesota researchers says soybean-based fuel blends are a vastly better choice than biofuel produced from corn.
SHELL ROTELLA T IN CJ-4 FORM August 1, 2014 Lastest Rotella T motor oil meets all the criteria for the new API CJ-4 service category, ready for 2007 engines.
KEEP IT STRAIGHT August 1, 2014 Handling gets easier and tires wear longer if your alignment is right.
AIR-POWERED TIE-DOWNS August 1, 2014 The 'Cinch' automates the entire securement process, a flatdeck driver's dream.
ONLINE EXCLUSIVE: B.C. likes single life for tires August 1, 2014 VICTORIA -- Single tires may soon be an option for some B.C. fleets now that the province's Commercial Vehicle Safety and Enforcement (CVSE) branch has made several changes to the Commercial Transport Act Regulations.
HAND-HELD ELECTRICAL ANALYZER August 1, 2014 Remy's Intelli-Check II measures voltage drop and monitors a truck's alternator and 12-volt batteries.
HEIGHT-CONTROL VALVE August 1, 2014 Hadley's newest product is a modular design with the advantage of dump/non-dump versatility.
TIRE AND BATTERY MONITORING August 1, 2014 International says it will soon introduce tire- and battery-monitoring technology on its 8600 model.
Caterpillar records highest profits ever August 1, 2014 PEORIA, Ill -- heavy-duty enginemaker Caterpillar Inc. has reported a 41 percent increase in profit per share on a 13 percent increase in sales and revenues compared with the second quarter 2005.
Bendix urges feds to get tough on knock-offs August 1, 2014 ELYRIA, Ohio -- A North American OE leading the fight against counterfeit truck parts and components appealed to a Senate subcommittee hearing on protecting and enforcing intellectual property rights.
Profits 101: Paccar breaks sales records August 1, 2014 BELLEVUE, Wash. -- Paccar reported the highest revenues and net income in the company's entire 101-year history for the first half of 2006, said Mark C. Pigott, chairman and chief executive officer.
Research institute launches first ULSD testing August 1, 2014 ALEXANDRIA, Va. -- The American Transportation Research Institute recently initiated a research study to track what changes occur to on-road diesel fuel properties as a result of the transition to ultra low sulfur diesel (ULSD).
Daimler-Freightliner marriage celebrates silver anniversary August 1, 2014 PORTLAND, Ore. -- It's been more than 65 years since the Freightliner nameplate first saw the light of day.
Cummins leaving bigger footprint in light-duty market August 1, 2014 CHICAGO -- Truck engine maker Cummins said this week that it signed a partnership with a major unnamed car manufacturer to produce light-duty diesel engines for pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles.
Series 60 named No 2 on ‘Best Engine Ever’ list August 1, 2014 DETROIT -- Engine maker Detroit Diesel's flagship Series 60 heavy-duty truck engine was recently recognized by Diesel Power Magazine as the No. 2 ranked "Best Diesel Engine Ever" on a list compiled by the publication.