ArvinMeritor to develop dual-mode HD diesel-electric drive train
ArvinMeritor Inc. and Wal-Mart Transportation of Bentonville, Ark., agreed to develop a dual-mode, diesel-electric drive train for a Class 8 tractor.
The right tools
When diagnosing and trouble shooting vehicle problems, having the correct tools for the job is essential
Castrol introduces next-generation of Tection Extra
BP Lubricants USA Inc said it plans to launch the re-engineered formulation of Castrol Tection Extra. Scheduled for release in January 2007, Tection Extra exceeds the new CJ-4 specifications as defined by the American Petroleum Institute (API) classification of lubricants and exceeds the 2007 Original Engine Manufacturers (OEM) lubricants requirements in response to the new emission standards enforced by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
Zero RPMs
Excessive engine idling consumes more than 800 million gallons of diesel fuel a year.
Keeping techs on board
Jeff Johnson says a clean shop, variety of assignments, and safety emphasis limit technician turnover at Hall’s Fast Motor Freight
Donaldson broadens extended oil filtration family
Donaldson Co. Inc. expanded application coverage of its Donaldson Endurance Plus family of oil filtration products, designed to reduce oil usage by as much as 50 percent for heavy-duty, on-road truck owners.
Creature comfort, no idling
With the high cost of diesel fuel and the growing number of states and municipalities that are enacting anti-idling laws, auxiliary power units (APUs) are more popular than ever.
Cooling Systems: Problems & Solutions
Some while back, Bob Deierlein, our long-time research editor, wrote an article on cooling systems. In that article, he referenced some maintenance records of a large over-the-road fleet, which indicated that a substantial percentage of the fleet’s engine problems could be traced back to the condition of the truck’s cooling system. We published that article more than 20 years ago.
John Smucker touts technicians
Every employee in a fleet maintenance shop is important, and they need to be reminded of that fact periodically, according to John Smucker, director of fleet maintenance for Wooster Motor Ways Inc., a truckload carrier based in Wooster , Ohio.
Dodge introduces 2007 Ram 350 Chassis cab
Dodge is redefining commercial truck standards with its introduction of the all-new 2007 Ram 3500 Chassis Cab.