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Shell seeing fuel economy benefits in testing of PC-11 engine oil
Shell’s Dan Arcy says the company has seen no compromise in engine life in its testing of PC-11 low-viscosity oils. But it has seen an uptick in fuel economy.
October 29, 2014
Test Drives
CCJ test drive: 2015 Sprinter 4×4
Early next year, Mercedes-Benz will introduce the industry’s first 4×4 commercial van to the company’s wildly popular Sprinter line.
October 29, 2014
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Asplundh adds propane autogas Ford F-650s to work truck fleet
Is Asplundh going out on limb by being one of the first in its industry to adopt propane autogas for some of the medium duty trucks in its fleet? Company representatives don’t think so.
October 29, 2014
Business
FMCSA advisory committee on insurance rule: Consider smaller carriers, no number set
Members of the FMCSA’s Motor Carrier Safety Advisory Committee spent the morning of their second day of meetings this week debating the agency’s work in raising the minimum amount of liability insurance that carriers must hold to operate.
October 28, 2014
Business
Sales of Mercedes’ Sprinter growing, along with marketshare
Commercial vans are among the fastest growing automotive segments in the U.S., and Daimler’s Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is among the leaders of the charge.
October 28, 2014
Class 3-6
Sprinter sales, marketshare growing
Commercial vans are among the fastest growing automotive segments in the U.S., and Daimler’s Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is among the leaders of the charge. Rob Moran, Sprinter’s Director of Corporate Communications, says global sales of the company’s commercial van are up 19 percent through September. Daimler, the world’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturer, says 270,144 vans were […]
October 28, 2014
Vocational
Toro Buys BOSS Plows
The Toro Company to Acquire BOSS Professional Snow and Ice Management Business The Toro Company (NYSE: TTC) today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the BOSS professional snow and ice management business of privately-held Northern Star Industries, Inc. The $227M purchase is expected to close during Toro’s fiscal 2015 first quarter. “With […]
October 27, 2014
Business
CCJ Photo Gallery: Trucks old and new with Peterbilt in Denton, Texas
I visited Peterbilt’s global headquarters in Denton, TX, last week to take a sneak-peek at some new trucks and get an exclusive test drive of the company’s new Model 579 EPIQ tractor. Here’s a gallery of photos I assembled on my trip:
October 27, 2014
Business
Annual fleet ‘checkup’ details trucking equipment trends, operational concerns
The survey overview shouldn’t surprise anyone: Fleets will be less aggressive in purchasing new equipment next year as the driver shortage continues to hamper capacity growth. But the real value of Chris Kemmer’s analysis is in the details regarding exactly which equipment fleets are purchasing and why.
October 27, 2014
Vocational
Monday Morning Safety Meeting: Winter Driving Tips
Preparation – of the vehicle and the driver – is the key for safe winter driving Managers looking for a good winter topic for the weekly Monday morning safety meeting don’t have to look very far for subject matter: Checking the weather out the office window and looking at the trucks in the parking lot […]
October 26, 2014
Trucks
Isuzu, Telogis form telematics partnership
Isuzu Commercial Truck of America says it has become the eighth original equipment manufacturer (OEM) to partner with Telogis to offer telematics as a factory-fit option. A number of OEMs now embed telematics platforms in their vehicles to capture and monitor advanced engine diagnostics data in an effort to help their fleet customers maximize the […]
October 26, 2014
Business
CARB set to enforce aero add-on rule for 2011-2013 trucks and trailers
California’s Air Resources Board issued regulatory guidance this week saying the state is cleared to enforce elements of its emissions regulations that require truck and trailer owners to install aerodynamic add-on devices and use certain tires.
October 24, 2014
Class 3-6
Lexani Andalucia: a Sprinter conversion for ‘business or pleasure’
Luxury coach customizer Lexani Motorcars this week rolled out its Andalucia – a beautiful Mercedes-Benz Sprinter conversion “offering the ultimate in relaxation while traveling for business or pleasure,” and perfect for a fall Fun Trucks Friday.
October 24, 2014
Vocational
Considering propane for fleet or equipment? The math just got easier
A suite of cost calculator tools designed to estimate potential fuel savings and ROI with propane when compared with conventional fuels like gasoline and diesel is now available. The calculator is aimed customers in three of the industry’s fastest-growing markets: agriculture, commercial landscape and on-road fleets.
October 24, 2014
Class 3-6
Chevy’s new cargo van headed to dealers
Chevrolet says it began shipping its all-new 2015 City Express cargo van to dealerships Thursday. Chevrolet offers web tools onChevrolet.com that provides customization options for potential buyers of the van that carries a starting price of $22,950. “We understand our customers are often too busy to step away from the office to visit a dealership,” says Ed Peper, […]
October 23, 2014
Test Drives
CCJ takes Peterbilt’s new 579 EPIQ for a test drive
CCJ Equipment Editor Jack Roberts is at Peterbilt headquarters in Denton, Texas, this week to get the details on Peterbilt’s new 579 EPIQ tractor and take it for a test drive. Here are live tweets and video coverage from today’s action.
October 23, 2014
Vocational
Housing starts back above 1 million in Sept., but builder confidence slips
For the third time this year, nationwide housing starts surpassed the million-mark, according to newly released figures from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Census Bureau.
October 23, 2014
Vocational
Reading Truck Body, OEM Systems form CNG partnership
Reading Truck Body, LLC, manufacturer of vocational truck bodies, and OEM Systems, LLC, compressed natural gas (CNG) conversion provider, have announced a strategic partnership that offers customers the best one-stop solution in CNG systems for service trucks and fleets. “With OEM Systems’ expansive knowledge and experience with CNG conversions, Reading will deepen its portfolio and broaden […]
October 23, 2014
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