Minnesota proposes B20 biodiesel rule August 1, 2014 ST. PAUL, Minn. -- The first U.S. state to mandate biodiesel is proposing a new long-term plan that would require vehicles to fill up with 20 percent biodiesel blends by 2015.
Navistar reaches for the sky with award August 1, 2014 CHICAGO -- Truck and engine builder Navistar International has been named the recipient of the 2007 Blue Sky Award from WestStart-CALSTART for its contributions to the commercial development of diesel-hybrid technology.
New Mack meets EPA SmartWay standards August 1, 2014 ALLENTOWN, Pa. -- The Mack Pinnacle is the latest new commercial truck to be certified by the U.S. EPA SmartWay program
Pete & Ken Power Hour: Paccar displays heavy-duty engine at GATS August 1, 2014 DALLAS, Tex. -- You'll soon be hearing about Class 8 Kenworths and Petes coming off the line with Paccar heavy-duty engines, if the company's demonstration at this week's Great American Trucking Show
Paccar, Eaton ink long-term hybrid development deal August 1, 2014 DALLAS, Tex.-The big green Pete doing laps at the Texas Motor Speedway this week was unlike any other heavy-duty truck you've ever seen.
Kenworth, Sterling rank highest in J.D. Power survey August 1, 2014 ESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif. -- Kenworth ranks highest in heavy-duty truck customer satisfaction for over-the-road and pickup and delivery trucks for a third consecutive year
Checked Your Brakes This Week? You’d better August 1, 2014 OTTAWA -- Beginning this week, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance, through its North American enforcement affiliates, will be cracking down on trucks with suspect brakes.
Eaton reman transmissions now available in Canada August 1, 2014 OTTAWA -- Eaton Corporation and Roadranger have announced that remanufactured Fuller FRLO Series 10-speed heavy-duty transmissions are now part of the suite of reman transmissions offered in Canada.
Freightliner boasts most aerodynamic truck model August 1, 2014 PORTLAND, Ore. -- The Freightliner Cascadia is more aerodynamic than other class 8 commercial truck, claims the truckmaker.
Ryder to acquire competitor Pollock NationaLease in Canada August 1, 2014 STRATHROY, Ont. -- Ryder System announced today it has reached agreement to acquire all the assets of Pollock NationaLease, one of Canada's largest privately-owned full service truck leasing companies based in Strathroy, Ontario.
Volvo displays CO2-free trucks August 1, 2014 STOCKHOLM, Sweden -- The Volvo Group says it has produced seven demonstration trucks that reportedly do not emit carbon dioxide, which, as climate change theory states, causes global warming.
Shell Canada launches unique prevent maintenance service August 1, 2014 CALGARY -- Shell Canada has launched Shell Fleet Management -- a portfolio of driveline lubricants and innovative preventive-maintenance services -- including Shell LubeVideoCheck digital inspection.
Air Wars: Navistar disputes rival’s claims on aerodynamic truck August 1, 2014 WARRENVILLE, Ill -- Freightliner's chief rival in the commercial class 8 market is questioning its competitor's recent claim that its new Cascadia highway tractor is "officially" more aerodynamic than other heavy truck in its class.
Court tells Navistar, Ford to make peace August 1, 2014 CHICAGO -- A judge has dismissed a lawsuit by Navistar International Corp. against Ford, and ordered the two companies to settle their longstanding dispute over the supply of Navistar diesel engines for Ford F-series trucks.