Heavy Duty Trucking Logo
MenuMENU
SearchSEARCH
Enter keywords to search across all content
ProductsMarch 22, 2013

Spicer Introduces Fuel-saving AdvanTEK 40 Tandem Axle

Dana Holding Corporation unveiled a new 40,000-lb tandem at the Mid-America Trucking Show aimed at a variety of Class 8 applications. The new design is said to increase fuel economy, improve reliability, reduce vehicle weight, and decrease total ownership costs.

Read More →
ProductsMarch 21, 2013

Delo 400 XLE Synblend SAE 10W-30 Targets Fuel Economy

Chevron says its latest engine oil can save up to 3% in fuel economy in Class 6 trucks compared to SAE 15W-40 oils.

Read More →
ProductsMarch 21, 2013

Cummins Showcases 2013 Engines, New Features

LOUISVILLE -- Cummins will have its new 2013 engine line up at this year's Mid-America Trucking show, boasting 2% better fuel economy, along with some new gearing recommendations to increase fuel economy and lower operating costs.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Newsby Jim ParkMarch 20, 2013

Cummins Showcases 2013 Engines, New Features

Cummins will have its new 2013 engine line up at this year's Mid-America Trucking show, boasting 2% better fuel economy, along with some new gearing recommendations to increase fuel economy and lower operating costs.

Read More →
NewsMarch 20, 2013

Spicer Introduces Fuel-saving AdvanTEK 40 Tandem Axle

Dana Holding Corporation unveiled a new 40,000-lb tandem at the Mid-America Trucking Show aimed at a variety of Class 8 applications. The new design is said to increase fuel economy, improve reliability, reduce vehicle weight, and decrease total ownership costs.

Read More →
Articlesby Deborah LockridgeMarch 19, 2013

Watch for Changing Powertrain Technology to Meet Fuel Economy Regs

What type of engine systems and parts will you be dealing with in the future? From electric-drive turbos to waste heat regeneration, Derek Kaufman, president of C3 Network, examined powertrain trends during Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week earlier this year.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
NewsMarch 15, 2013

Truckload Driver Turnover Slips in Fourth Quarter

The turnover rate for drivers in the truckload sector took a surprising dip in the fourth quarter, according to the American Trucking Associations' Trucking Activity Report, the likely result of a weakened economy and overall freight volumes.

Read More →
ProductsMarch 11, 2013

Cummins and Eaton Announce Powertrain Package for HD Truck Market

Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton and Cummins Inc. unveiled a new powertrain package for the North American heavy-duty truck market that is expected to deliver a 3% to 6% fuel economy improvement, lower preventive maintenance costs, and total lifecycle cost improvements.

Read More →
ProductsMarch 8, 2013

SmartDrive Fuel Helps Fleets by Helping Drivers

SmartDrive Systems announced enhancements to its SmartDrive Fuel program. The enhancements enable fleets to improve fuel economy as much as 14%.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Newsby Deborah LockridgeMarch 6, 2013

TCA Fleet Panel Sees Drop in Driver Applications, But Positive Signs on Economy, Freight, Rates

The driver shortage is already intensifying, with the number of both new and experienced driver applicants down over the last couple of months, as economic signs lead to improved optimism about increases in freight and rates this year, according to a panel discussion of three major truckload executives Tuesday at the Truckload Carriers Conference annual convention in Las Vegas.

Read More →