
There looks to be a shift away from spec'ing 14L engines in new Class 8 trucks in favor of powerplants that range from over 10L to under 14L in displacement, according to ACT Research and Rhein Associates.
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Cummins is expanding its 2020 X15 portfolio with a new X15 Efficiency Series and X15 Productivity Series diesel engines.
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Less-than-truckload carrier ABF Freight has been named a 2019 SmartWay High Performer by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for reducing its fuel consumption and improving efficiency.
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Volvo says its next generation of turbo compounding technology will provide a 3% boost in fuel economy compared to its current 13L engine.
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Today’s telematics solutions can do more than follow vehicles’ digital breadcrumb trail on a map or track truck driver hours of service. They are now business tools can help drive savings and revenue to a truck fleet's bottom line.
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Jacobs’ hardware, developed to meet Tula’s systems requirements, will further enhance fuel savings and emissions reductions, the company said.
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The North American Council for Freight Efficiency has released its latest Confidence Reports, including one that delves into the intentional pairing of tractors and trailers for optimal fuel economy benefits and another that updates findings on idling practices.
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Even with the low adoption rates for CK-4 and FA-4 oils, Petro-Canada Lubricant's is looking to the horizon in developing what could become the next oil standard, a 0W-20 grade.
Read More →In Josh Switkes’ view, it's way too premature to write truck platooning off as a dead end technology. And HDT Senior Editor Jack Roberts agrees with that point.
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The renamed Conti HSL 3 long haul tire's new nomenclature spells out vehicle classification, axle and application and is designed to let tire dealers and fleets pinpoint application and usage at a glance.
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