Spectra Premium launches ‘Checkered Flag’ fuel delivery promotion
As part of the promotion, which runs from Feb 1 to March 31, Spectra Premium Industries will give technicians and counter persons cash back for all qualifying fuel delivery purchases and sales. Eligible products include fuel tank assemblies, fuel modules, hanger assemblies, fuel tanks, filler necks, sending units and fuel tank straps.
Valvoline ‘Fuel Proof Guarantee’ expands with new features
The program now includes any fleet with an existing telematics provider. Fleets are guaranteed at least 1.6% MPG gain with Valvoline heavy-duty motor oil and gear lubricant, and up to 4% MPG benefits to customers also using tiwiPro.
New Luber-finer website optimizes customer experience
The updated luber-finer.com site includes intuitive navigation for visitors’ ease-of-use; a filter cross-reference tool featuring thousands of specific model/part numbers; product feature/benefit information and vital technical data and specifications, among other features.
EPA, NHTSA use ton-miles to regulate truck fuel economy
First, let me state I’m not in favor of rules or regulations—any kind of rules – but particularly rules proposed by people who have little idea of what they are regulating. I think three of the last four sets of diesel exhaust emissions standards lend credence to my point of view. But I must commend
Managing changing tire margins
Ask almost anyone in business or management to define “margins” and they will say margins generally quantify financial success or lack thereof. Sometimes, it’s simply the difference between the cost and selling price of a product or service. Other times it’s the difference between all revenues minus all expenses. Operating margins are typically synonymous with
Proper truck tire sizing
There are lots of incentives in today’s transportation business to maximize efficiencies by carefully matching equipment—especially trucks—to the tasks at hand. Recent new truck sales reports from Wards show that purchases of Class 3 through 6 trucks through September are substantially higher than in earlier years, especially compared to the same time period in 2009.
Researching alternative fuels for fleets
We currently are witnessing interest in alternate fuels unlike anything ever seen. Scientists are conducting research on a plethora of alternate fuel feed stocks ranging from algae (one of my favorites) to soybean-based biodiesel. In a few years, we will have sufficient knowledge to logically select alternate fuels which will: • Minimize CO2 emissions •
Valvoline Fuel Proof Guarantee expands with new features, partners
The company’s Fuel Proof Guarantee promises at least a 1.6% MPG gain with Valvoline heavy-duty motor oil and gear lubricant to customers with an existing telematics system, plus savings on bulk-fuel purchasing and insurance.
Shell Lubricants revamps oil analysis program
The program, designed to help customers improve equipment and vehicle reliability and reduce maintenance costs, now provides an online user interface that offers a worldwide sample history and failure trends on various of equipment and engines, as well as a scientific approach to preventive maintenance.
Luber-finer rolls out new brand campaign
The new campaign includes everything from a progressive new logo and tagline, new ads, promotions, sales support tools, counter mats and POS displays, to one-of-a-kind electronic tools designed to make doing business with Luber-finer the easiest in the industry.
CITGO Lubricants announces fleet optimization program, Greenway
CITGO Lubricants said it has a new program to optimize fleet performance, both economically and environmentally, called the CITGO HD Greenway program. By using
Greenway, fleet managers can reduce vehicle wear and tear, improve fuel efficiency and all-weather performance, reduce their carbon footprint, and save up to $4,000 per unit annually.
OPW FMS introduces PetroLink Fuel Control System
OPW Fuel Management Systems’ wireless PetroLink Fuel Control System monitors fleet vehicle ID, mileage and other important fueling information through the use of RFID technology. The system will not allow fuel to be dispensed unless the proper RFID tag is identified, providing superior security for fleet managers.