Jonathan Willis (HWT)TrucksOil companies praise the roll out of new engine oils in first six monthsWhenever new heavy-duty engine oils are launched to the public, it is the result of years of study, testing and development. Global researchers spend years working with scientists and engineers developing fuels that will meet all government and industry standards as it relates to fuel economy and emissions regulations. That’s why December’s roll out of […]July 27, 2017Page 1 of 1Top StoriesComponentsHeavy-Duty parts inflation slows to .4% nationwide, masking steep regional swingsWhile overall heavy-duty truck parts price growth slowed to a crawl in October, FinditParts data reveals sharp divergences, with manufacturer prices hitting record highs even as distributor shelves experience regional deflation.Freight demandProposed rail merger would slash 2.1 billion long-distance truck miles from the highway annually, report findsMergers & AcquisitionsPS Logistics expands flatbed footprint with Roane Transportation acquisitionIndustryDemocratic sweep of Congress sets up high-stakes battle over trucking regulationsAsset tracking & managementVisibility gives trucking a competitive advantage over rail