The evolution and benefits of reman engines
These days, there are even more advantages to purchasing reconditioned/remanufactured engines than there have been in the past. According to Stanford Siy, heavy-duty and high horsepower ReCon engine product manager for Cummins, “A genuine Cummins engine for used equipment gives owners a way to increase their return on investment on their tools for trade. For
OTC introduces Hendrickson Front Suspension Bushing Tool Set
OTC has announced the new Hendrickson Front Suspension Bushing Tool Set to assist technicians when replacing front suspension bushings in heavy-duty applications. The 4274 Hendrickson Front Suspension Bushing Tool Set and 4275 Hendrickson Front Suspension Bushing Master Tool Set with hydraulic pump are now available in North America. The Hendrickson Front Suspension Bushing Tool Set
Penske Logistics wins PPG Excellent Supplier Award
Penske Logistics has been selected as a winner of PPG’s 2016 Excellent Supplier Award. Cited for superior performance, Penske Logistics is one of nine winners and the only supply chain company to be honored. “I want to congratulate Penske Logistics on achieving the 2016 PPG Excellent Supplier Award,” said Karen Barkac, PPG’s global director of
An update on API CK-4, FA-4 oils
The transition from API CJ-4 heavy-duty diesel engine oils to the new CK-4 and FA-4 lower viscosity oils is proceeding smoothly, according to the API. After almost five years of lab testing and oil development has been completed, approximately 400 CK-4 and 60 FA-4 products have been licensed since December. Several diesel engine manufacturers are
Covering all bases: GM adds a Class 6 medium-duty model
With seven straight months of year-over-year market share gains through March of this year, GM’s commercial truck business has been growing steadily. Recently, Chevrolet announced it is expanding its range of trucks with a new dock-height Class 6 model. The 2018 Chevrolet Low Cab Forward 6500XD, expected to be available by the end of the
Advanced engine componentry enables efficiency improvements
An engine is a sum of its components. It’s a symphony of systems working together to produce power as efficiently as possible. Each engine OEM has its own strategy for achieving as much efficiency as possible. From turbochargers to waterpumps, no component is overlooked. There are two most commonly spec’d types of turbochargers used in
How fleets are gathering data for better asset management
To optimize assets, fleets need to know how their equipment and drivers are performing. The best way to garner that information is by capitalizing on information technology (IT) provided by onboard vehicle systems linked to in-house software. Maria Sotra, vice president of marketing for Geotab, notes the ways fleets can improve productivity and safety. “For
International launches new 12.4-liter heavy-duty engine
International Truck has launched the International A26 engine, a 12.4-liter engine for heavy-duty vehicles. Built from the MAN D26 engine crankcase, the A26 produces up to 475 HP and 1,750 lb./ft. of torque. “The A26 was designed from the ground up to deliver uptime, durability and reliability,” said Darren Gosbee, International’s vice president of advanced engineering. “The A26
Dana unveils new driveshaft, adds new axle ratio
Dana Inc. announced the production launch of its new SPL 350 Lite driveshaft optimized for on-highway and heavy-haul vehicles with engine downspeeding configurations. Now available at select original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), the SPL 350 Lite driveshaft is up to 35 lbs. lighter than existing products. It offers improved performance, enhanced vehicle dynamics and easier maintenance while delivering the
Connected truck service management: Cutting downtime for service and repairs
For fleets and service providers, connected vehicles are bringing about new challenges as well as opportunities to enhance service management and improve uptime. “When we can provide real-time information about an issue and the severity of the issue detected, it provides actionable information to the fleet manager,” says Conal Deedy, director of connected vehicle services for
