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Big Data: Getting drivers to use less fuel, increase performance
This is the second part of the second installment of CCJ’s Big Data series. Click here to see Part 1. 2.Self-service for drivers Fleets historically have digested information in the back office before they shared the results with drivers. Today, the same type of scorecard report used by managers is displayed in the cab. Drivers […]
May 9, 2013
Vital Signs from McLeod Software offers real-time KPI monitoring with drill-down capability to identify positive trends and root causes.
DISH taps Ford with plans to add 200 propane vans
Satellite television provider DISH unveiled Wednesday the first of 200 ROUSH CleanTech propane autogas-fueled Ford E-250 cargo vans that will enter the company’s fleet this year. The company estimates these new propane autogas-powered vehicles will lower carbon dioxide emissions by 12.5 million pounds over the lifetime of the fleet’s operation compared to gas-powered counterparts. The […]
March 6, 2013
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New service helps fleets determine viability of switching to natural gas
Energy management company U.S. Energy announced a new product that will enable fleets to determine what it would cost — and, in turn, how much it would save or not save — to convert their fleet from diesel power to compressed natural gas powered-trucks.
February 6, 2013
natural gas
Diesel jumps 9.5 cents to $4.022
The national average retail diesel price is above $4 a gallon for the first time in two months, rising 9.5 cents a gallon during the week ended Feb. 4 to $4.022 a gallon, according to the U.S. Department of Energy’s Energy Information Administration. The increase is the largest since August. The latest weekly price is […]
February 4, 2013
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DPF maker goes out of business after causing two forest fires
After reportedly being the source of two fires — one a major forest fire in September in Washington state and the other a three-acre brush fire — diesel particulate filter manufacturer Cleaire Advanced Emissions Controls has closed its operation and is no longer open for business, according to an announcement form the California Air Resources […]
January 31, 2013
California trucking association continues pressing suit against CARB
A lawsuit against the California Air Resources Board’s truck and emissions regulations continued this week as the plaintiff California Construction Trucking Association filed an appeal.
January 23, 2013
EPA awards $30M for clean diesel projects
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced that it is awarding $30 million for clean diesel projects as part of its ongoing Diesel Emission Reduction Program, designed to replace, retrofit or repower older diesel-powered engines like trucks, buses, marine vessels and locomotives. EPA said the clean diesel projects funded through these grants will work to address […]
October 12, 2012
Epa Heavy Truck Fuel Economy
Utility video spotlights test track
Utility Trailer Manufacturing Co. has released a new video showcasing the company’s real-world test track. The video features an interview with Craig Bennett, senior vice president of sales and marketing for Utility, who says the test track was designed and built by the company’s engineers to produce lighter, stronger trailers. The video highlights the test […]
October 11, 2012
SmartTruck’s undertray system designed for 28-foot Pup trailers
At this week’s American Trucking Associations’ Management Conference & Exhibition in Las Vegas, Nev., SmartTruck introduced its undertray trailer aerodynamic system for 28-foot Pup trailers designed to deliver fuel savings of up to 9 percent. The system includes an aerodynamic rain guard for the trailer’s top rear edge, a nose system for the trailer’s front, […]
October 10, 2012
Smart Truck Pup Trailer Undertray System
EPA names recipients of SmartWay Excellence Awards
At this week’s 2012 American Trucking Associations’ Management Conference & Exhibition in Las Vegas, Nev., ATA leaders offered their congratulations to the winners of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s SmartWay Excellence Awards. “SmartWay is a shining example of what can happen when government engages the private sector to achieve a goal,” said Bill Graves, ATA […]
October 9, 2012
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Love’s opens its first fast-fill CNG facility near Oklahoma City
Love’s Travel Stops on Monday, Oct. 8, announced the opening of its first compressed natural gas fuel facility designed for rapid fueling of heavy-duty trucks. The fast-fill CNG pumps are located at the Love’s Travel Stop on Interstate 40 at the Morgan Road exit west of downtown Oklahoma City. Love’s said it also is testing […]
October 8, 2012
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PeopleNet-TMWSuite integration targets crude-tanker fleet ops
PeopleNet, a provider of integrated onboard computing and mobile communications systems, on Monday, Oct. 8, announced a new PeopleNet Automated Workflow integration with TMWSuite from TMW Systems designed specifically to boost efficiency throughout crude/tanker fleet operations. “Crude/tanker fleets have unique informational needs which we are committed to addressing in our Crude Hauler Suite,” said Randy […]
October 8, 2012
ATDynamics announces aggressive growth, product development strategy
At the American Trucking Associations’ Management Conference & Exhibition in Las Vegas, Nev., ATDynamics, a supplier of tractor-trailer rear-drag aerodynamics technology, announced on Monday, Oct. 8, that it is pursuing an aggressive growth and product development strategy aimed at providing fuel-saving rear-drag aerodynamic fairings for the four million high-mileage semi-trailers operating on North American and […]
October 8, 2012
Harris Trucking, R&M Transportation deploy Qualcomm’s MCP50
Qualcomm Inc. on Monday, Oct. 8, announced that its Qualcomm Enterprise Services division has deployed Qualcomm’s Mobile Computing Platform 50 (MCP50) with Harris Trucking Co. and R&M Transportation. Both companies say the MCP50 have allowed them to further improve fleet management, safety and compliance while increasing driver productivity and customer service – which ultimately reduces […]
October 8, 2012
International gives SCR update
International provided more clarity on Sunday, Oct. 8, to its fast-moving switch to selective catalytic reduction emissions control systems. At the American Trucking Associations’ Management Conference & Exhibition in Las Vegas, Nev., the company showcased two new 2013 pre-production tractors – a Cummins ISX15-equipped ProStar+ and a LoneStar with an SCR-equipped MaxxForce 13 diesel engine. […]
October 7, 2012
Navistar
US Bank unveils OTR credit card
US Bank on Sunday, Oct. 7, introduced a new Over-The-Road credit card optimized for fleet management across the country. Kurt Adams, president of corporate payment system for US Bank, and Max Fuller, chief executive officer and chairman of U.S. Xpress, unveiled the new card at the American Trucking Associations’ Management Conference & Exhibition in Las […]
October 7, 2012
Aerofficient designs container aerodynamic fairings
Studies have shown that the fuel economy boosts found when adding fairings to over-the-road trailers transfer to containers as well – boosting overall fuel economy by 5 to 8 percent in certain applications. But containers work in much harsher environments than trailers. Aerofficient said its new, highly robust, rigid and flexible trailer fairing systems are […]
October 7, 2012
Campbell: Navistar reviewing more cost cuts, plant closings possible
Navistar International Corp. on Thursday, Oct. 4, said it continues to cut engineering and administrative spending and may close additional factories in its efforts to regain profitability. Lewis Campbell, who succeeded Daniel Ustian as chief executive officer in late August, told Thomson Reuters the Lisle, Ill.-based company is reviewing all operations beyond its core North […]
October 5, 2012
Campbell
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Heavy-Duty Maintenance Checklist
Maintenance is a critical part of vehicle upkeep—we’re preaching to the choir here, but you know what? It doesn’t hurt to repeat it at times. Check out our latest downloadable maintenance checklist and give it a whirl!
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