The steps your shop should take as the zero-emissions future becomes a reality
Just because things are changing doesn’t mean the changes are going to make a dent in your profits or your ability to run a smooth fleet operation.
Amerit Fleet Solutions inks service agreement with ChargePoint
Amerit says it will leverage its technicians to provide preventative maintenance, inspections and warranty repairs to ChargePoint’s charging stations.
Dana launches Spicer ReadyCarrier for commercial vehicles
Dana Inc. launched its new Spicer ReadyCarrier program for commercial vehicles, through which Dana customers who service heavy- and medium-duty trucks can now receive next-day shipments of Spicer service carriers. “The new Spicer ReadyCarrier program offers fast-turnaround solutions that helps get commercial vehicles back on the road quickly,” said Bill Nunnery, senior director of sales
Navistar Financial relaunches retail capabilities
As part of Traton Financial Services, Navistar Financial will leverage global synergies and multi-brand experience to service customers in the United States.
Freightliner to offer Cummins X15N natural gas engine for Cascadia
Freightliner announced that the Cummins X15N natural gas engine will be available in its Cascadia trucks. Freightliner will offer the X15N in the Cascadia 126-in. BBC, in both sleeper and day cab configurations. Production is targeted to begin in 2025. The X15N is designed for heavy-duty and on-highway truck applications, with 400 to 500 HP
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,
