As work continues towards the development of a new heavy-duty engine oil category, presently known as PC-11, early indications are that fuel savings could be in store for fleets. The API PC-11 engine oil category is slated to be rolled ...
Tags: Transportation, Auto Parts, fuel
Tenneco Inc. has kicked off the Monroe Brakes Brake Check Benefits scorecard program that delivers rewards to trade partners who choose Monroe Brakes premium brake products. "This is an exciting way to launch the fall selling season," ...
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BAE Systems has secured a contract to supply its hybridrive propulsion system, HDS300 system for the US-based bus manufacturer New Flyer. The HDS300 hybridrive propulsion system will be used to power a fleet of new 60ft low-floor rapid ...
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PeopleNet has announced it's the first and only telematics company to specifically support the natural gas trucking industry, with products available for both CNG and LNG trucks. Its system can deliver engine reporting in diesel ...
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Google is designing and developing its own autonomous car, according to reports in the US. The reports stem from an initial story by a former Wall Street Journal writerAmir Efrati who claims inside knowledge of Google’s plan for its ...
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Rolling Strong has introduced a new wellness card for professional drivers, fleets and owner/operators, designed to help mobile workers achieve a healthy lifestyle. "We understand the unique needs of the transportation industry and ...
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Volvo Trucks has named Mike Randolph its new vice-president for North American national accounts. In his new role, Randolph will manage national accounts, developing total fleet solutions for LTL, truckload and private fleets, Volvo ...
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The US police car market has opened up following the retirement of the long-serving Ford Crown Victoria, and SUVs are muscling in. Until production ended in 2011, the Ford Crown Victoria – a V8-powered, rear-wheel drive, ...
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XRS Corp. today announced it has partnered with Samsung Mobile to deliver a fully integrated device equipped to run XRS's compliance software. The new device and software package will be available later this year, and will come equipped ...
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Rare Consulting, a division of infrastructure consultancy pitt&sherry, is working with the NSW government's Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) agency to build an evidence bank demonstrating the performance of environmental technologies. ...
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It's easy to understand why lift truck fleets can be difficult to optimize. A large operation may have dozens of trucks serving multiple parts of a warehouse or distribution center, all of which may be driven by different operators on ...
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Performance Innovation Transport (PIT) has wrapped up testing on 6x2 tractors, which shows fuel savings of 2.6-3.5% compare to 6x4 configurations. The testing was done in conjunction with PIT's Energotest trials in Blainville, Que. in ...
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Bendix has updated a white paper that examines the impact new stopping distance regulations have had on the trucking industry and the aftermarket. The new rules, which called for stopping distance improvements of 30%, went into effect ...
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Kim Richardson Transportation Specialists (KRTS) and CarriersEdge have teamed up to develop a new online training program for entry-level drivers and carriers. The program, dubbed the KRTS Online Training Highway, will be introduced Sept. ...
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The Hankook Smart Work AM15 features a tread pattern with a stone ejector rib to prevent stone drilling Hankook Tire America Corp. has announced the availability of its new Smart Work AM15 on-/off-road wide-base/all-position TBR tire for ...
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