Volvo Trucks reveals proprietary D13-LNG engine, new D13 rating
A prototype D13-LNG engine, the first integrated natural gas solution for the North American market from Volvo Trucks, has been unveiled in a Volvo VNL day cab model.
Intelligence isn’t the same as wisdom
The EPA recently upped the allowable ethanol percentage to 15 over the objections of knowledgeable people like equipment manufacturers, the Society of Automotive Engineers, and the Coordinating Research Council.
Ongoing development of light- and medium-duty trucks
New light- and medium-duty vehicles highlight recent OEM activity. At the recent Work Truck Show, held in conjunction with the 49th Annual NTEA Convention, several manufacturers showcased their latest vehicles and drivetrain technologies.
Alignment training hits home, improves up-time
More than 200 independent service professionals gathered earlier this year to learn more about commercial vehicle axle alignment.
Durability, fuel efficiency reign at MATS
New offerings from truck OEMs at last month’s Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS) held March 21-23 in Louisville, Ky., trended both toward the durable and the fuel-efficient.
Fuel efficiency, short- and long-term
Last month was full of industry news presented at three major trucking shows, the most recent of which was the Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS), and it will come as no surprise to you that the most common theme for all three shows was vehicle fuel efficiency.
QR codes are timely and accurate
Using QR Codes to streamline information management for commercial vehicle service.
Ups & downs of trailer availability
Fleet managers are now looking for trailers built between 2004-10, and the more recent, the better. But there weren’t many trailers built from 2001-04 or from 2008-10, so those models are hard to come by.
Brakes & friction
Buying heavy-duty brakes for optimum stopping distance.
Ahead of the curve
K&J Trucking is making effective equipment and technology choices.