ULSD fuel update
With the introduction of the 2007 model year on-highway, diesel powered trucks comes the use of ultra low sulfur diesel (ULSD) fuel. Several months ago availability and quality were a concern, but now these issues have pretty much gone away.
High price of diesel isn’t going away
Fleets are painfully aware of how expensive ultra low sulfur dieselfuel is today, but what about the future?
Chicken, pork or beef?
Normally, this food choice is an option you have for anentree when attending a banquet or a wedding. In the near future, however, yourdrivers may soon have the same options when selecting diesel fuel.
Racor’s portable filtration system offers versatility
Racor Division of Parker Hannifin Corp. released the Guardian portable filtration system, a pump/motor/filter combination designed for conditioning and transferring petroleum-based and water emulsion fluids. It protects systems from contamination added with new fluid because new fluid is not necessarily clean fluid, the company said.
Looking for a 25% MPG improvement?
In certain applications, hyrid technology offers the promise of previously unheard of fuel economy gains
Top shape
Applying three decades of experience,and with the help of suppliers, Mike Payette is keeping the Staples fleet running cost effectively and efficiently.
Hot topics
After spending a couple of days at the Mid-America Trucking Show last month, I am struck by the number and breadth of hot issues the industry is facing this year and the rest of the decade.
Cummins announces 600 HP ISX; new QuickCheck tool
Cummins Inc. announced the release of its most powerful ISX in years, with 600 horsepower and 2050 lb.-ft. of torque. This new rating is designed for heavy-haul customers, fleets and owner/operators who specialize in expedited freight. It is scheduled to be available this fall.
Clean diesels are winning
Improved emissions,good performance add to appeal
Fuels for the future
New sources of energy have some ups and downs