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TireStamp is making its staff of tire and wheel maintenance experts available for consulting to fleet clients interested in improving their tire and wheel maintenance procedures and reducing costs. The company will offer the following services:...More

XL Hybrids, Inc., developer of a hybrid electric powertrain designed for Class 1-3 commercial vehicles has signed an agreement with commercial-vehicle upfitter  Knapheide Manufacturing Co. for the installation and distribution of its products....More

Dusseldorf, Germany. A new 4-cylinder diesel engine, 7-speed automatic transmission, plus a host of safety system options are the highlights of the new redesigned 2014 Sprinter van model due to go on sale in the U.S, starting September 1. Volker Mornhinweg, head of Mercedes Benz vans, noted during a press conference here at the Alte Federfabrik facility unveiling the new Sprinter is the first time the company has dedicated a “rollout” event especially for North American journalists. “That shows how important this region has become for us,” he said....More

Champion Oil has announced a new premium SAE 5W-30 UltraFleet API-CJ4 synthetic heavy duty diesel motor oil. According to Champion, real-world field trials showed the oil reduces engine wear and corrosion while maintaining viscometric properties. Plus, it provides enhanced protection to engine and exhaust system components....More

Ken-Tool has released a new line of tire inflation restraining devices. The line of 2- to 7-bar devices are tested and certified to address higher 130-psi inflation pressure levels, the company said. According to Ken-Tool, this new pressure level certification was prompted by the introduction of the 455/55R22.5 load range M truck tire, which is rated up to 130-psi inflation pressure. This tire and wheel configuration are growing in popularity for drive and trailer axles, replacing dual wheel/tire combinations....More

ExxonMobil Fuels, Lubricants & Specialties Marketing Co. has released a new synthetic diesel engine oil for engine protection, improved fuel economy and longer drain intervals, the company said. The Mobil Delvac 1 LE 5W-30 is recommended for diesel-powered commercial vehicles and meets or exceeds an extremely broad range of industry and manufacturer specifications....More

Alternative fuels have traditionally filled their individual places in the trucking world. Liquefied natural gas (LNG) seems to work best in long-haul trucking operations; compressed natural gas (CNG) in shorter-haul operations. Hydrogen fuel is finding some success in port operation. And propane autogas has been relegated primarily to light duty vehicles and school buses....More

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. has launched a new emergency service for utility trucks working to restore power during and after severe weather incidents. The Goodyear Storm Priority service is designed to assist trucks suffering damage due to debris that has fallen during a storm....More

Roadrunner Transportation Systems, Inc. announced that it has acquired all of the outstanding stock and the Charleston, SC, property of Wando Trucking (“Wando”), a provider of intermodal transportation and related services in the Southeast....More

The veritable explosion of pickup truck sales during the first quarter this year– with the sale of full-size pickup trucks up 26% to date year-over-year according to Kelly Blue Book’s Automotive Insights – is being driven by a host of factors, according to industry experts, but the vastly improved fuel economy and greater electronic “connectivity” are two major reason...More