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The latest in diesel engines

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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  • Aug 21, 2017
    Article

    Schneider: More than half of tractor fleet now has automated transmissions

    National truckload carrier Schneider recently passed the halfway mark in its fleet-wide implementation of automated transmission trucks, replacing trucks with manual transmissions. The company said doing so has also transformed drivers it brings into its ranks, with the influx of new, easier-to-operate tractors opening the door for those considering a career in truck driving....More
  • Aug 21, 2017
    News

    Trucking worries CARB may step into GHG gap

    The American Trucking Associations (ATA) and the Truck Renting and Leasing Association (TRALA) are two industry trade groups worried that the intent announced by the Environmental Protection Agency last week to “re-evaluate” parts the Phase 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) and fuel efficiency rule...More
  • Aug 21, 2017
    Article

    ZF brings electrically-assisted hydraulic steering to trucking

    LAFAYETTE, IN. Though fully autonomous trucks still have a long way to go, driver-assistive and autonomous technologies remain hot topics throughout the industry. How can fleets and owner operators leverage some of the existing and upcoming technologies to improve safety and their overall business operations? ZF Commercial Vehicle believes it has a solution....More
  • Aug 18, 2017
    News

    EPA plans to revisit Phase 2 GHG rules

    The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) said this week that it intends to revisit certain provisions of the Phase 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and fuel efficiency standards that focus on trailers and glider kits....More
  • Aug 17, 2017
    News

    Trailer orders dip a bit but stay robust

    While trailer orders declined month-over-month July, according to the latest data, and are expected to keep dropping in August, the year-over-year trend is far stronger – with orders expected to pick back up starting in September. Research firm FTR Transportation Intelligence said its data indicated final July net trailer orders reached 13,400 units, falling 29% when compared to June’s number....More
  • Aug 15, 2017
    Commentary
    Fleet Owner Magazine

    Me a king of the road? 10-4!

    Talk about the ultimate role reversal. Finally, after a lifetime playing the fly, I was going to be a spider, assigned to partake in a ride and drive where I'd handle big rigs....More
  • Aug 14, 2017
    Article

    Jury awards trucking company $30 million in Navistar engine case

    A Tennessee jury has awarded a trucking company more than $30 million in a case involving Navistar’s older generation of trucks and engines. On Aug. 10, the jury in Jackson found Navistar violated the Tennessee Consumer Practice Act and provided Milan Supply Chain Solutions $10.8 million in actual damages and $20 million in punitive damages. The trucking company sued after purchasing  243 Navistar 2011 and 2012 International Prostars with Maxxforce engines....More
  • Aug 14, 2017
    IdeaXchange

    Prepare now for winter weather

    It’s hard to think of winter on a bright, sunny summer day. But now is the time to take steps to ensure your trucks are ready to roll when temperatures drop and the wind starts to howl. Here are some areas of the truck that should get extra attention during PMIs leading up to winter....More
  • Aug 14, 2017
    Article
    Fleet Owner Magazine

    Hardware Report: Lightening the load  

    As fleets seek to optimize the weight and fuel economy of their equipment and lower costs, manufacturing processes are enabling lighter steel and aluminum wheel offerings....More
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