How CARB sustainability requirements could affect your fleet, and what you can do
Don’t think that just because you’re not in California, you won’t be affected by these requirements.
Aperia Technologies moves to new headquarters
The move reinforces its commitment to innovation and sustainability, Aperia says.
The major differences between heavy-duty and medium-duty truck repair
A delivery truck that runs stop-and-start routes in the city is going to need its brakes checked more often than an on-highway truck.
Chevron, Cummins announce alternative fuel agreement
This agreement will encompass liquid renewable fuels, such as renewable gasoline blends, biodiesel and renewable diesel.
Navistar opens 100th Fleetrite storefront
Navistar has opened its 100th storefront location by Kyrish Truck Center in Willis, Texas, for its Fleetrite all-makes and models aftermarket truck and bus parts brand. With this milestone, Navistar has doubled its original goal of opening 50 Fleetrite locations by 2025, the company said. “Our goal for Fleetrite is to continue to expand our
How to avoid frozen truck air lines in the winter
Let’s talk about air lines—and no, I don’t mean Delta or United. It’s that sometimes overlooked but important component of your truck—one that becomes especially vital to keep in good shape as winter rapidly approaches. Winter weather effects on air lines can hurt the truck’s brake system performance, which also puts the truck at risk
Truck battery preventative maintenance checklist to avoid no-starts
Beyond those mentioned in our feature story about how to keep batteries in good shape for the winter, many of the battery maintenance steps you need to take should occur long before that season. It all goes back to that summer heat issue. According to Jeff Barron, lab manager/engineering and tech. services for Interstate Batteries,
Four electric truck questions with QCD
The year 2020 was the first time that fleets began to take delivery of electric trucks as part of pilot programs. Since we have already raced nearly to the end of 2021, FE checked in with fleets to see how their experiences have been with these trucks; how the trucks have held up compared to
How proper truck battery maintenance can help avoid winter catastrophe
Among the many truck components that fall victim to the harsh winter, one of the most prominent is the battery. No-starts, freezing: it’s hardly an exaggeration to say that a dead battery is a death sentence for that truck’s uptime and productivity. Contrary to what many believe, the time to avoid winter’s effects on the
North Central Utility opens new dealership in St. Cloud, Minnesota
Utility Trailer Manufacturing Co. announced that North Central Utility has opened a new dealership in St. Cloud, Minnesota. The new dealership is 27,000 square feet and offers reefer, dry van and flatbed trailers from Utility. The new facility features seven service bays, one of which is an isolated wreck bay, 5,000 square feet of parts
Dana Spicer Electrified e-Powertrain earns two technology awards
Dana Inc. has earned the New Power Technology Award and the Achievement of the Year Award for its Spicer Electrified e-Powertrain at the 2021 Diesel Progress Summit and Awards. The Diesel Progress Summit Awards are awarded to commercially available powertrains, with a focus on the dramatic changes that are being driven by emission regulations and
Two Accuride Facilities receive Daimler Trucks Masters of Quality Award
Two Accuride Corp. facilities received 2020 Masters of Quality awards from Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA), the company says. The two facilities that received the award are Accuride de México in Monterrey; and Acciride’s London, Ontario, Canada, facility. Each year, DTNA recognizes suppliers that meet their strict standards and demonstrate an ongoing commitment to quality
