Shell Lubricants700 Milam, STE 27039Houston, TX 77002eMail:Website:http://www.rotella.comPhone:713-546-6915Latest from Shell LubricantsWhite PapersSurvival Guide for Smarter FleetsShell LubricantsSeptember 22, 2026RegulationsCalifornia court reverses AB 5 for Uber drivers while trucking awaits rulingApps like Uber and Lyft can treat their drivers as independent contractors, per a court's ruling, as trucking seeks an injunction of AB 5. Also: Missouri carrier sells to ESOP; TuSimple says it's covered 10 million autonomous miles; more.March 17, 2023Oils & lubricantsShell's new synthetic Rotella T6 boosts fuel economy, offers better wear performanceShell's new 10W-30 full synthetic heavy duty diesel engine oil offers improved fuel economy and better wear performance.November 2, 2022ProductsNew full synthetic engine oil from ShellShell Rotella T6 10W-30 can be used in place of a 15W-40 engine oil in most instances.November 1, 2022BusinessLGT Transport acquires Jason Thomas TruckingAs part of the acquisition, Jason Thomas Trucking drivers and operational employees will join the LGT Transport team.May 22, 2022Alternative powerKenworth BEV eligible for voucher in New JerseyBattery electric vehicles are exempt from New Jersey sales tax. Also: SuperRigs headed to Branson, Missouri in June.March 28, 2022RegulationsSenators urge FMCSA to allow under-21 interstate truckers to help solve driver shortageA group of 11 Republican Senators penned a letter to FMCSA Deputy Administrator Joshi urging the agency to allow 18-20-year-old drivers to cross state lines. Also: Shell acquires fuel card network.November 8, 2021CCJ SymposiumsWhat's in store for trucking in 2022?In the Spring of 2020, renowned data scientist, economist and pundit Donald Broughton forecast the post-pandemic recovery. How did he fare? And what does he think about 2022? Click above for details.November 3, 2021MaintenanceBenefits of synthetic engine oils include fuel economy gains, reduced maintenanceAside from diesel fuel, engine oil might be the most critical fluid in a truck because it influences two of the top three equipment-related costs for fleets: fuel and maintenance.September 23, 2021WorkforceGot driver woes? Registration open for CCJ's Solutions SummitJoin CCJ at its upcoming Solutions Summit Nov. 30-Dec. 2. Thanks to our sponsors, registration fees are being waived. Click above for details.September 16, 2021CompaniesTruck stops celebrating National Truck Driver Appreciation WeekNational Truck Driver Appreciation Week is scheduled for Sept. 12-18, and many national truck stop chains are offering deals to drivers.September 9, 2021Class 7-8Shell Starship 2.0 enjoys big fuel economy gains while cutting CO2 emissionsShell's Starship 2.0 scored an impressive 21% gain in fuel economy and a 43% uptick in freight ton efficiency all while cutting carbon emissions during a recent cross-country trip. Regional haul results were even better.September 2, 2021MaintenanceHoly moly: Proper grease compounds critical in lube applicationMoly particles are solid additives that are normally larger than the fluid film developed by the base oil in a high-speed bearing. The higher the relative linear speed, the lower the viscosity required to provide an adequate lubrication film.August 26, 2021BusinessOwner-ops, small-fleet owners optimistic about business prospects down the roadSeveral small-fleet owners and owner-ops at the Shell Rotella SuperRigs truck show last month were encouraged by the ongoing strong freight market and felt good times would continue in the coming years. They were, however, wary of looming electrification.August 19, 2021TrucksShell launches sustainability training for fleet managersSmart Freight Centre's manager training program is designed to equip and educate fleet managers on how to reduce fuel consumption and operating costs.December 2, 2020Latest Product & Press Release from Shell LubricantsProductsKnow when to use oil additivesAftermarket additives are a popular off-the-shelf item at truck stops and parts counters, but many of the necessary additives already are formulated in the diesel engine oils directly from the supplier. “Engine oil absolutely has to have additives in it,” said Stede Granger, technical services manager for Shell Lubricants. Granger said engine oil basically consists […]May 27, 2020ProductsShell’s engine oilsShell’s Rotella T4 NG Plus 15W-40 heavy-duty engine oil is formulated to provide protection under the full range of pressures and temperatures in mobile natural gas engines, as well as diesel and gasoline engines. Also, the company’s Rotella T6 Full Synthetic 0W-40 heavy-duty diesel engine oil now is licensed for the API CK-4 service category […]November 15, 2019ProductsAftermarket engine oil additives may only offer limited, redundant protectionDiesel engine oil additives are popular add-on layers of protection, but many of their cornerstone benefits are already engineered into base lubricants. Brian Humphrey, OEM technical liaison for Petro-Canada Lubricants, says oil additives can make up between 10 and 20 percent of a heavy-duty lubricant that has been validated to engine OEM-approved standards. “Adding additional [aftermarket] […]January 23, 2019Top StoriesSafety & ComplianceWas FMCSA's Motus site vibe coded?Reliance on AI-assisted development might have crippled the FMCSA's new Motus platform, stranding compliant motor carriers in months-long administrative limbo.Economic trendsSupply constraints drive freight rate surgeSafety & ComplianceWhy the C.H. Robinson fallout and broker liability shift matter to every motor carrierSafety & ComplianceFMCSA defends buggy Motus rollout as necessary growing pain in fraud crackdownSafety & ComplianceCarrier stranded at weigh station by bungled Motus rolloutGet all the info on the top 250 trucking companies in AmericaView, sort and download the trucking industry’s most comprehensive ranking of for-hire carriers in North America, based on a blend of metrics including fleet size, annual revenue and number of drivers.White PapersSponsored by Shell LubricantsSurvival Guide for Smarter Fleets
