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TEST DRIVE: Ford’s gasoline fueled F250
Ford’s F-Series trucks may be the most popular in the world, but a gasoline powered heavy duty truck pales in popularity to its diesel counterparts. But, with heavy duty towing jobs few and far between, more and more drivers in the marketplace are looking for a way to cut down on the $8,000 diesel option […]
July 22, 2013
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Eaton produces clutch white paper
Eaton has released a white paper on the importance of properly replacing a self-adjusting clutch, and not using a manual-adjusted product. Written by Christopher Ocedek, engineering manager at Eaton, the white paper points out the safety and performance risks associated with installing improper clutch parts. A copy of the white paper can be found HERE.
July 22, 2013
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Dana named TerraStar standard
Dana Holding Corporation said Tuesday the company has been named Navistar’s standard and exclusive supplier of steer axles, drive axles and driveshafts for the new International TerraStar 4×4. Navistar recently began customer deliveries of the all-wheel-drive medium-duty vehicles. The TerraStar features Dana’s new Spicer Model 273 front drive steer axle, which delivers an effective turn […]
July 17, 2013
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Behr introducing demand-driven coolant pump
Behr America says it will introduce a new demand-driven coolant pump system, promising fuel-economy savings of up to one percent in heavy trucks. Behr’s says its patented Visco technology for engine-coolant pumps reduces “parasitic” power losses that affect fuel economy. First introduced on 13-liter diesel engines in Europe, Behr’s new demand-driven system recently became available on commercial […]
July 17, 2013
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Freightliner to offer Eaton’s Cobra shifter
Eaton has announced the company’s Cobra style shifter is now available on select models of Freightliner vocational trucks equipped with Eaton UltraShift PLUS automated manual transmissions. The Cobra shifter is an upgrade to the standard Eaton shifter designed to provide professional drivers with maximum comfort, ease of use and more efficient vehicle operation, the company […]
July 16, 2013
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Navistar putting 13L SCR engine in WorkStar
Navistar, Inc. said Tuesday it will introduce its 13-liter engine with Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) emissions technology in the heavy-duty International WorkStar vocational truck. The WorkStar is the fourth heavy-duty International truck model to transition to SCR technology since December. According to our sister site, Successful Dealer, Navistar’s phasing-in of SCR technology is expected to conclude next month. For […]
July 16, 2013
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ACE unveils new, lighter bottom dump trailer
American Carrier Equipment (ACE) has introduced a new, ultra-high-tensile-strength steel bottom dump trailer, and is now delivering to customers in the western U.S. The all-steel, tandem-axle, semi-bottom-dump trailer is the product of two years of research, development and field-testing program the company says was aimed at producing a tough, lightweight, super breed of trailer for severe-duty applications. […]
July 16, 2013
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8 FAQs about fuel rebates
Trying to choose from the various rebate programs offered by fuel card companies? Our sister site, CCJ, looks at eight of the most frequently asked questions fleet owners ask about fuel rebates when considering a fuel card program. Download a copy of the white paper by clicking here.
July 15, 2013
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Mitsubishi Fuso adding solar option to Canter FE/FG
Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc. (MFTA) says it has entered into a strategic partnership with eNow to offer a range of solar-based auxiliary power system options for its Canter FE/FG Series medium-duty commercial trucks. Applications range from 30-watt systems to help keep batteries charged, to 6,400-watt systems capable of powering liftgates and refrigeration systems. […]
July 15, 2013
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New Zonar telematics platform available for construction, work truck fleets
Zonar says it has released the V3R telematics platform for work truck fleets and construction equipment. The company says its V3R features a hard casing designed to withstand the harsh shaking and shocking inherent with rough terrains, and the GPS device meets the IP67 and IP69K ratings – making it not only dust tight, but […]
July 15, 2013
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Liquid tune up product from Penray
The Penray Companies, Inc. has introduced Penray Plus Liquid Tune-Up, an package of proprietary chemicals designed to work in harmony to restore gasoline-powered vehicle engines to optimal performance and efficiency. According to Penray, the product is an integrated package containing specially-blended chemicals and designed as a three-step process to fortify the three key fluids in […]
July 12, 2013
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Heavy duty Ford trucks among most targeted by thieves
The Ford F-250 finds itself atop a a list you likely won’t see in its commercials. The F-250 crew 4WD has unseated the Cadillac Escalade as the favorite target of thieves, according to an annual survey by the Highway Loss Data Institute (HLDI). The F-250 replaced the Cadillac Escalade in the no. 1 spot of the latest […]
July 10, 2013
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Report: Diesel cost of ownership lower than gasoline
According to a University of Michigan study, diesel vehicles saved owners between $2,000 to $6,000 in total ownership costs during a three to five year period when compared to similar gasoline vehicles. “Overall, the results of our analyses show that diesel vehicles provide owners with a TCO (total cost of ownership) that is less than that […]
July 8, 2013
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Palfinger adds Darr Equipment to network
Palfinger North America has named Darr Equipment Co. a new Truck Mounted Forklift dealer in the states of Texas and Oklahoma. These regions cover 81 and 75 counties respectively. Serving both the earth moving and materials handling industries since 1954, Darr Equipment Co. strives to keep end-users working by providing them with the best in new […]
July 8, 2013
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Rugby unveils new dump body design
Rugby Manufacturing recently unveiled its redesigned line of Eliminator LP dump bodies, available in carbon steel, aluminum and stainless steel in 9’ and 11’ lengths with interchangeable parts. A 12’ model is available in carbon steel and aluminum. The steel model features a seamless, one-piece 10 gauge steel floor for optimum strength and durability, Rugby […]
July 4, 2013
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Ox Bodies launches new website
Ox Bodies recently launched a new website featuring its complete line of Class 6–8 dump truck bodies, end dump trailers, platform bodies, specialty equipment and related accessories. The new interactive site is designed to maximize the experience for end users, providing a look at Ox Bodies’ complete line of products. Visually, the site’s design reflects […]
July 3, 2013
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Texas construction fleets turning to autogas
Builders across the state of Texas already utilize propane in green building, however, many Texas builders are just discovering the benefits of powering their own vehicle fleets on clean-burning propane autogas. According to the Propane Council of Texas (ProCOT), autogas fleets save an average of $1.50 per gallon on fuel costs, and propane-powered vehicles also require […]
June 28, 2013
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Liberator introduces propane 6 liter engine
Liberator Engine Company, LLC introduced its first propane engine to the public at the ACT Expo in Washington D.C. Wednesday. After nearly two years in development, the 6 liter propane power plant will be available in the fourth quarter this year. Liberator President Jody Stirewalt says the the engine produces 230 horsepower and 630 foot […]
June 26, 2013
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