What fleets need to know about B100 biodiesel
Biodiesel is a sustainable fuel that has grown in popularity as a cleaner-burning alternative to petroleum diesel. It’s made from renewable resources that would otherwise have no further use, including recycled cooking oil, waste animal fats and vegetable oils. In most cases, it’s blended with petroleum diesel. For example, a common blend is called “B20,”
Locomation highlights how automated truck driving could impact fuel, operating costs
In a recent press release, Locomation, provider of autonomous trucking technology solutions, highlighted the findings of an independent environmental impact evaluation that its Autonomous Relay Convoy (ARC) system will dramatically reduce the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) footprint, fuel consumption, and operating costs of transporting goods by truck. The evaluation, by Boundless Impact Research & Analytics Inc,
Shell Oil Co. acquires established fuel card business
Shell Oil Co. (Shell) has acquired MSTS Payments, LLC and its Multi Service Fuel Card business from Multi Service Technology Solutions, Inc. (dba TreviPay). The Multi Service Fuel Card acceptance network and transaction processing platform provides Shell with a closed-loop payment network used by Commercial Road Transport (CRT) companies at thousands of truck stops in
Five truck trend takeaways from October
We know it’s not easy to keep up with everything that happens in the world of trucking. So here are the biggest stories from October focused on the latest truck trends, all in one place. 5. Electric trucks could change service shop operations Electric trucks are coming and reduced maintenance is potentially coming along with
Tips for choosing the right cold weather fuel
It’s hard to imagine right now, but it’s actually time to start planning for the colder months that will be here before we know it. Here are the questions I hear most frequently while helping fleets make sure they have the right biodiesel blend for winter. Can I use biodiesel in the cold? The short
Alternative fuels 101: What you need to know
Fleets interested in reducing carbon emissions have more alternative fuel options than ever before. So how do you pick the right one for your operation? First, it’s important to recognize that the solution may not be a single fuel. With an integrated energy management approach, fleets can evaluate all viable fuels and pick the ones
Shell, Penske announce strategic decarbonization, sustainability collaboration
Shell Oil Co. and Penske Corp. have announced a new strategic collaboration, aiming to offer customers an integrated solution to help address emissions throughout their supply chains, from warehouse facilities, vehicle and fleet technologies to sustainable transportation routes. This project will initially be focused in the U.S. The companies say that the strategic collaboration is
Where on-highway fleets are leaving fuel savings on the table
When Shell announced that it was getting into the truck telematics game with a focus on fuel savings, the big question that came to mind was pretty predictable (and serves as a catchy headline). “One of the biggest fuel-saving potential areas that I see is driver efficiency—whether that be idling, fast starts, harsh braking, or
Here’s how your choice of engine oil can impact your bottom line
Unplanned maintenance for a disabled truck is one thing that fleet owners never want to deal with, a problem that can lead to a domino effect of inconveniences and costs. If paid per mile, your truck’s driver may be temporarily unable to earn his or her living. Additionally, a sidelined truck is an unprofitable one,
Don’t take the fuel filter for granted
The truck’s fuel filter can be easily overlooked, but it shouldn’t be. It may not take up the space of the trailer or the engine or have the attention-getting features of a transmission or a telematics device, but it’s just as important as any of these components to the fleet manager’s never-ending quest for efficiency
Daimler Truck AG, Volvo Group launch joint venture fully committed to hydrogen-based fuel cells
Daimler Truck AG and Volvo Group officially outlined their roadmap for the new hydrogen fuel cell joint venture cellcentric, as part of commitment to accelerate the use of hydrogen-based fuel cells for long-haul trucks and beyond. The companies say cellcentric will build one of Europe’s largest planned series production of fuel-cell systems, with operation planned
The case for fuel additives to combat rising repair costs
Today, the cost of truck maintenance and repairs can easily equate to thousands of dollars. Fleet managers understand that some parts, like belts, hoses, and air filters, just to name a few, are inevitably going to need to be replaced. However, frequent and premature replacement of parts like these could lead to expenses skyrocketing. Likewise,
