Virtual Technician system added for Detroit brand
Daimler Trucks North America’s Virtual Technician for the Detroit brand family system provides real-time engine diagnostics, enabling drivers and fleet managers to quickly and accurately evaluate events. It comes standard on every EPA 2010 Freightliner truck (optional on Western Star trucks) equipped with a Detroit engine.
Daimler adds Detroit axles to powertrain lineup
Daimler Trucks North America’s new line of Detroit axles is compatible with all braking systems offered by the company and includes a wide range of configuration options, including steer axles, tandem rear axles and single rear axles.
Grand Rock offers new line of exhaust emission parts
Grand Rock’s new line of exhaust emission replacement parts for the heavy truck industry includes a leak resistant, flexible hose, which allows for additional torsional and length movement, designed specifically for 2007 and newer model engines.
IPD announces new kits for Cummins ISX EGR
The new engine repair parts kits for selected Cummins ISX engine applications each feature a new “closed skirt” design EGR piston. The new piston design is available in a piston kit, cylinder kit and in-frame overhaul kit.
Evans waterless HD coolant fares well in independent testing
Recent testing with Emisstar LLC showed a reduction of 3.6% in CO2 emissions and a 4% fuel economy improvement. In addition, the test showed no measurable increase in oil and transmission fluid temperature or engine coolant loss.
Detroit Diesel marks production of 100,000th DD platform engine
The DD Platform of Detroit heavy-duty engines, which includes the DD13, DD15 and DD16, was jointly developed by Daimler Trucks in Germany, Japan and the United States and features more than 90% globally shared parts.
Getting the most of heavy-duty engine lubricants, oil filters
Ensuring that engine lubricants provide their intended value begins with only using approved oils and filters – and following recommended practices.
A leap ahead
Pollywog Transport is adopting the right technology and best management practices to continue on the road to success.
The benefits of a stimulus
SmartWay partner Fleet Advantage proposes a way to clean up fleets of existing diesel engines is to accelerate their replacement with new, cleaner engines through financial incentives.
Stock parts, sell parts: the winning formula
Peterbilt of Sioux City, Peterbilt’s 2010 North American Dealer of the Year for Parts & Service, offers the right quality parts, competitive pricing and convenient locations for truck operators.