Donaldson Blue fuel filters available for Cummins ISX engines
Donaldson Co., manufacturer of filtration systems and parts, announced the company’s ground-breaking fuel filtration technology is available for Cummins ISX engines. There are two Donaldson Blue fuel filters available: The DBF5811 for 15.0-liter ISX engines and DBF6776 for 11.9-liter ISX engines. On-engine fuel filters offer the last chance to remove damaging contaminants from diesel fuel,
Valvoline Premium Blue 15W-40 available at Pilot, Flying J travel stops
Valvoline Premium Blue 15W-40 is now available at Pilot Travel Centers and Flying J-owned and –operated Travel Plazas, with over 650 locations across 43 states. Valvoline Premium Blue is formulated with optimized alkalinity designed to provide protection from acids and corrosive combustion by-products while helping to control high-temperature deposits and maintaining cleanliness of aftertreatment systems,
How to develop a national energy dependency policy
I think I’m as patriotic an American as anyone. I believe we as a country can continue to lead the world with innovative thinking. However, when it comes to energy independence, we have suffered because politicians from both parties refuse to work together for the good of our nation. The United States has little control
Why companies are switching to propane autogas trucks for delivery operations
H&S Bakery, a Baltimore-based provider of hearth-baked goods, recently unveiled a fleet of alternatively fueled vehicles powered by propane autogas. “We want our customers and community to know that we are investing in and working hard to meet our sustainability goals,” said Chuck Paterakis, vice president of transportation and logistics for H&S. “With propane autogas,
Mudguard releases second generation mud flap
Mudguard Technologies launched a newly designed aerodynamic mud flap. V-Flap II’s features include vanes on the front and back of the mud flap, rounded corners, improved air-flow design and extra mounting holes to accommodate special mounting for single wide-base tires. The new design improves aerodynamics, increases spray suppression, improves structural strength and is compatible with
Webasto introduces next generation of air heaters
Webasto Thermo and Comfort North America introduced its new Air Top Evo models. The new Air Top Evo 40 and 55 offer greater comfort, safety and heating capacity for various applications on medium-duty and commercial vehicles, according to Webasto. The Air Top Evo 40 and 55 incorporate an automatic cold-start system, providing up to 10%
Mitchell 1 releases software suite for truck service technicians
Mitchell 1 released the latest upgrade to its labor estimating, diagnostic trouble code procedures and repair information for all-makes medium- and heavy-duty trucks. The new TruckSeries software suite is a single online application that provides truck service technicians the fastest, most complete and accurate solutions for every stage of the repair process, said Mitchell 1.
Webasto SmarTemp Control available as Freightliner factory-installed option
Webasto Thermo & Comfort North America Inc. announced that, beginning March 2, Freightliner Cascadia and Cascadia Evolution trucks can roll off of the production line equipped with Webasto’s digital SmarTemp Control. Designed to work exclusively with Webasto’s Air Top 2000 ST bunk air heater, Webasto’s SmarTemp Control delivers precise temperature control with a rotary dial
PlastiKote introduces heat-resistant paint
PlastiKote’s recently introduced Hi-Temp Paint is ideal for painting areas on vehicles that are subject to extreme heat conditions. “PlastiKote Hi-Temp Paint is formulated to resist intermittent temperatures up to 1,300 degrees and is the right paint choice for engines, exhaust manifolds and headers,” said Katie Whiting, product manager, aerosols for Valspar. “Formulated to provide
Redline Detection releases truck exhaust leak detector
Redline Detection released its HD PowerSmoke, a diagnostic machine that ensures the safety of truck drivers by eliminating the threat of toxic carbon monoxide fumes entering the cabin. According to the company, HD PowerSmoke is the only diagnostic machine in the heavy-duty market that can, in a single 10-minute procedure, detect any boosted intake or exhaust
Optronics presents anti-theft lighting system
Optronics International presented its new LampLock Anti-Theft Lighting System at the 2015 Technology & Maintenance Council (TMC) Annual Meeting in Nashville. Integrated into 4-in. round stop/tail/turn lamps and 3/4-in. marker lamps, the anti-theft design makes the lamps impossible to steal without destroying them, according to the manufacturer. During its preliminary report to the Intermodal Association
Shell Rotella introduces nitrite-free extended life coolant
Shell Lubricants expanded its portfolio with the introduction of Shell Rotella Extended Life Coolant – Nitrite Free (ELC NF). The new coolant joins the Shell Rotella coolant portfolio as the companion to Shell Rotella Ultra ELC. Both products are designed to meet the requirements of a growing segment of commercial vehicles that are moving to
