Shell develops transmission fluid to meet Allison TES 295 spec
In a joint effort with Allison Transmission to meet the growing global demand for heavy-duty automatic transmissions, Shell Lubricants has introduced Shell Spirax S6 ATF A295 synthetic automatic transmission fluid, which is approved against Allison’s stringent TES-295 specification for extended warranty and extended drain intervals.
Fuel theft prevention from FuelDefend
FuelDefend Global, a manufacturer of locks and anti-theft systems for transportation, said it has a wide range of NeckIt! fuel tank security products designed to prevent siphoning of fuel from a truck’s tanks. The device slips into the neck of a truck fuel tank to prevent the use of any but a small constricted hose, thereby frustrating the theft, the company said.
Chevron Delo highlights ways to reduce operating costs
Chevron Lubricants hosted events for some 750 fleet professionals to demonstrate ways to reduce operating costs and improve vehicle efficiencies. Attendees had the chance to experience the 80-ft. Delo Truck education center, which provides insight into how the Chevron Delo product family helps maximize fuel efficiency, limit repairs, protect engines and gears, and extend the life of machinery.
Smith Dairy Trucking opens northern Ohio CNG fueling station
Smith Dairy Trucking unveiled a new compressed natural gas fueling island in northern Ohio late this summer and said it is now making the station available to other fleets around the clock, seven days a week.
Love’s opens first CNG fueling facility for Class 8 trucks
Love’s Travel Stops has opened its first compressed natural gas fuel facility designed for rapid fueling of heavy-duty trucks, located at the Love’s Travel Stop on Interstate 40 at the Morgan Road exit west of downtown Oklahoma City.
Financial philosophy for troubled times
CNG and LNG prices are low, the supply appears limitless, and several corporations have committed to installing refueling stations across the country. Corn-based ethanol is slowly dying, but no one has yet scheduled the funeral.
Factors that affect fuel costs, availability
Many factors and events have combined to paint the current fuel picture, including fracking, environmental concerns, politics, fuel prices, the economy and more.
Pros and cons of long-term fuel storage
Financial advantages for fleets’ long-term fuel storage can be outweighed by problems with regulatory compliance and fuel deterioration.
Fuel facts (and fiction)
Fleet managers are tasked with sorting out the unbiased truth when it comes to today’s fuel choices.
Blackmer cites pump performance
Blackmer said its XL Series sliding vane pumps can improve overall efficiency and performance in lube oil applications. Constructed of ductile iron that will withstand sudden thermal shock and stress, all models also are fitted with replaceable casing liners and end discs that allow easy rebuilding of the pump.
Used oil is worth the real money
West Texas crude costs approximately $80 per barrel as I’m writing this column, so it makes this month’s subject seem irrelevant. However, the price of crude will be back over $100 per barrel soon. Inflation and higher worldwide demand, as expected, will combine to increase prices significantly. Used oil is becoming a valuable commodity due
DEF Tracker adds new pricing references
Montreal and Tampa markets have been added to Integer Research’s DEF Tracker price information service for North America, which offers monthly price listings for full and less-than-full truckload bulk DEF deliveries, totes and packaged products.