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Almost all of the major diesel engine makers are either rolling out new platforms or making changes to current products across a range of displacements for this year as well as for 2018.  Makeovers include weight reductions and combustion system redesigns, among other improvements, largely to help them meet federal greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions targets. Those targets are ostensibly about reducing carbon dioxide emissions, yet in terms of real-world impact, they translate into mandates for lower fuel consumption.

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  • Jul 21, 2017
    IdeaXchange

    Brake problems persist, deal with yours before the next safety blitz

    The good news is that Brake Safety Day, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Administration’s unannounced inspection, which took place on May 3, 2017, found that 79% of the vehicles inspected had no major vehicle violations. During the blitz more than 9,500 inspection were conducted — 8,140 in the U.S. and 1,384 in Canada....More
  • Jul 21, 2017
    IdeaXchange

    Eight ways to get the most out of warranties

    You might think it’s easy to recover every warranty dollar you’re entitled to, but the reality is, warranties can be more complicated than they seem at first glance. Building strong relationships with your suppliers is a good idea for a variety of reasons, but especially when it comes to the assistance they can provide when it comes to warranty coverage. Here are some other actions you can take to ensure that you get all the warranty you are entitled to....More
  • Jul 20, 2017
    Article

    TRAC Intermodal upgrades chassis booking portal

    TRAC Intermodal has upgraded EZBook web-based portal for daily chassis rentals. According to the company, the new EZBook 2.0 enhancements include:...More
  • Jul 19, 2017
    News

    Trailer orders rebounded in June

    Trailer orders reached 18,900 units in June, according to data tracked by research firm FTR Transportation Intelligence, rebounding from May with a month-over-month improvement of 12% and posting a 58% increase over June 2016 order levels.  Overall, trailer orders now total 261,000 units for the past twelve months with production rising a “surprisingly” 5% from May primarily for dry van and refrigerated units, noted Don Ake, FTR’s vice president of commercial vehicles....More
  • Jul 19, 2017
    Article

    Future Line opens new manufacturing facility

    Future Line Manufacturing, headquartered in Cedar Rapids, IA, announced the opening of its latest manufacturing facility. The 18,000-sq.-ft. facility is designed and equipped to manufacture Future Line’s expanding line of aluminum truck bodies. The new faculty is the fourth expansion, the 22-year old company noted....More
  • Jul 19, 2017
    Article

    Purkeys offers handheld PM tool for heavy-duty fleets

    Having good electrical testing equipment is crucial for maintaining a vehicle’s electrical system—but portability and weight can be an obstacle for testing equipment. Purkeys announced its Handheld Electrical Analyzer allows technicians to test the electrical systems of heavy-duty vehicles from the palms of their hands....More
  • Jul 18, 2017
    Article

    Loizzo named new vice president, sales at Modagrafics

    Modagrafics announced it has chosen Michael Loizzo to serve as the company’s vice president of sales. He will report directly to company president and CEO Paul Pirkle....More
  • Jul 17, 2017
    Article

    Inland Truck Parts expands to Shreveport

    Inland Truck Parts & Service announced it is expanding its reach into Louisiana through its recent acquisition of Consolidated Truck Parts and Service of Shreveport. According to the company, this location has 10 years of history servicing and selling quality truck parts in the northern Louisiana area....More
  • Jul 17, 2017
    Article

    Transtex files patent infringement lawsuit

    Transtex LLC and Transtex Composite Inc. (together Transtex) announced it has filed a patent infringement lawsuit against WABCO Holdings and Laydon Composites in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, Marshall Division on June 30....More
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