Hard Working Trucks Staff (HWT)TrucksCummins announces compatibility with renewable dieselCummins announced that its B4.5, B6.7 and L9 engine platforms are compatible with paraffinic renewable diesel fuels meeting the EN 15940 specification. Both On-Highway and Off-Highway versions of the B6.7 and L9 platforms and all vintages are approved to use paraffinic diesel fuels in North America. “As with our announcement in September on our Euro […]June 1, 2017ProductsIPA launches new diesel fuel injection cleaner and primerIPA’s new diesel fuel injection cleaner and primer (#9080) keeps portability in mind as it cleans, primes and troubleshoots diesel injection systems. The 9080 comes with an internal 12 volt DC fuel pump operating between 7-9psi, five-gallon tank, coiled fuel hose, eight base adapters including Compucheck and a flexible fluid dispensing adapter for filling fuel […]May 31, 2017TrucksRitchie Bros. acquires IronPlanet for $758M, expands used truck and equipment optionsRitchie Bros., the world’s largest heavy equipment auctioneer and provider of end-to-end services, announced today that it completed its acquisition of IronPlanet, a leading online marketplace for used trucks, heavy equipment and other durable assets. Ritchie Bros. acquired IronPlanet for approximately $758.5 million, subject to customary closing adjustments. The acquisition of IronPlanet accelerates Ritchie Bros.’ […]May 31, 2017TrucksDetroit Diesel factory fill oil changes to low viscosity FA-4Detroit Diesel Corporation announced its engine production has made a significant change by moving its factory-fill engine oil to a low viscosity FA-4. As of early January, Detroit has started using FA-4 engine oil for factory-fill on the Detroit DD13, DD15 and DD16 heavy-duty line of engines. Prior to this change, Detroit engines were factory-filled […]May 31, 2017VocationalIsuzu recalling trucks over possible sticking throttleConcerns over the possibility of a sticking throttle led Isuzu to recall nearly 15,000 trucks. Certain 2008-2009 and 2012-2013 Isuzu NPR and NPR HD vehicles and 2008-2009 GMC W3500 and GMC W4500 vehicles equipped with a gasoline-powered engine have a throttle pedal that may get stuck under the steel stopper bolt, causing the pedal to […]May 31, 2017TrucksGraebel Van Lines closes, 850 trucks up for saleGraebel Van Lines, one of the nation’s largest privately-owned moving companies, has shut down operations and is selling more than 850 of its trucks and trailers at Ritchie Bros. unreserved public auctions across the country in 2017. Every item will be sold without minimum bids or reserve prices. “This is a unique opportunity—we don’t often see […]May 30, 2017TrucksCummins endorses two diesel fuel additives for the first timeIn a historic industry move, Cummins, the world’s largest manufacturer of diesel engines, announced its endorsement of two diesel fuel additives: Power Service Diesel Kleen +Cetane Boost and Power Service Diesel Fuel Supplement +Cetane Boost. The announcement comes after significant internal testing concluded both products meet Cummins requirements, becoming the first fuel additive products that […]May 30, 2017HomeMore U-Haul trucks heading to Houston than any other cityHouston remains the No. 1 U-Haul U.S. Destination City for the eighth year in a row, according to the latest U-Haul migration trends report. While Houston witnessed a 3.4 percent decline in 2016 arrivals compared to 2015, it continued to be the busiest domestic market for incoming U-Haul trucks. Following Houston in the destination rankings are Chicago, San Antonio, Orlando and Austin. Rounding out the […]May 29, 2017TrucksMack Trucks riding in Rolling Thunder to honor fallen U.S. service membersMack Trucks employees again will participate in the Rolling Thunder Ride for Freedom rally this Memorial Day weekend to pay tribute to America’s fallen military. This year, Mack’s Ride for Freedom truck is Jack Mack, a custom-built one-of-a-kind mega-crew cab named after John “Jack” M. Mack, one of the founders of Mack Trucks. The 30th […]May 26, 2017Class 3-6Rear View Safety introduces backup camera system for 2017-up Chevy City Express vanRear View Safety has introduced a backup camera system designed specifically for 2017-up Chevy City Express cargo vans. The RVS-924718-CE Backup Camera System for Chevy City Express vans includes a color 4.3-inch rear view replacement mirror monitor with distance grid lines. The 4.3-inch monitor is placed to the left of the mirror, and is also a […]May 25, 2017Previous PagePage 80 of 145Next PageTop StoriesRegulationsTruck aftertreatment systems are here to stayWhat does the Trump administration's pending repeal of GHG regulations mean for SCR, your DPF and DEF?EmissionsGroups warn OEMs over possible Clean Truck agreement exitBusinessDrayage operator T.G.S. closes its doorsRegulationsRepeal of truck emissions regs 'doesn’t help the trucking industry'EmissionsEPA set to unravel 'disastrous' federal trucking emissions regulations
