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Equipmentby Jim ParkJanuary 8, 2013

Smaller truck tire buyers to benefit from greenhouse gas and CAFE regs

Mike Yap is a plumbing and heating contractor near Buffalo, N.Y. He operates two GMC 3500-series cargo vans and two utility trailers. He buys tires from a local auto supply jobber. He's a price shopper

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Aftermarketby Jim ParkJanuary 8, 2013

The Business Case for Synthetic Lubes

For years, some fleets have turned to synthetic engine oils for easier starts in cold-weather climates and to help them extend oil drain intervals. But if that's the only selling point you're using for synthetic lubes, it may be time for some consumer education

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Safety & Complianceby Oliver PattonJanuary 8, 2013

Technology: What if Cars and Trucks Could Talk to Each Other?

Imagine: A truck driver gets a signal on his dash, warning him that a car ahead that he cannot see has slammed on the brakes. Or that he's going too fast for the curve ahead/

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Productsby StaffJanuary 7, 2013

Luber-finer Oil Filter Website Identifies Maintenance Cost Reductions

Luber-finer oil filters announced the launch of its new oil filter Time Release Technology Value Calculator mobile website

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Productsby StaffJanuary 7, 2013

Internet Truckstop Helps Members Navigate New CARB Regulation

Internet Truckstop has rolled out a new decision support tool to help Truckstop.com members transition into new regulations, now in effect, from the California Air Resources Board

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Productsby StaffJanuary 7, 2013

Sloan's MaxxGrip Dura-Grip Gladhand Combo

Sloan Transportation Products Ltd. introduced the MaxxGrip Dura-Grip gladhand combo, which offers safer and more complete connections, according to the company

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Productsby StaffJanuary 7, 2013

MPi Enters HD Truck Market with Edge WorldClass

MPi introduced Edge WorldClass for heavy-duty truck shops, a comprehensive package of software products and process training to help truck shops improve vehicle turnaround time, sell more parts, and streamline communications

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Productsby StaffJanuary 7, 2013

Diesel Sludge Dispersant Cleans Fuel Tanks

Dieselcrafts Technol 246 is a diesel sludge dispersant that focuses on fixing a fuel system's filters that have been plugged by contamination.

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DriversCover Storyby Tom BergJanuary 7, 2013

Class 8 Update: The latest models and trends

"Uncertainty" is the word people at most truck builders used to describe this year's business mood. Sales started strong, then slacked off in the summer as many buyers seemed to be waiting to see what would happen in the general economy and the presidential election

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Fuel SmartsCover Storyby Jim ParkJanuary 7, 2013

Green in 2014: The New Greenhouse Gas Regulations

Finally, a regulation that gives something back. Sometime between now and Jan. 1, 2014, all new heavy-duty trucks coming into service will be certified to a new fuel efficiency standard. Compliance rests with the truck maker, and the customer sees the benefit. So, what's the catch

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