Volvo testing new mobile anti-idling technology

GREENSBORO, N.C. -- Volvo Trucks North America and North Carolina State University (NCSU) have announced that two supplier and fleet partners have been chosen for their mobile idle reduction technology (MIRT) field operational test.

Navistar International has edge going into ’07 slowdown, says CEO

WARRENVILLE, Ill. -- Navistar International says its combined truck and engine business will rake in $15 billion in revenues with 10 percent segment margins by 2009.

Brown’s Green Fleet passes 100-million mile mark

ATLANTA -- The UPS fleet of alternative fuel trucks recently hit a major milestone, surpassing more than 100 million miles in delivering packages to homes and businesses.

OEMs gear down for ’07 slump; Next spike will ‘dwarf’ this pre-buy, analysts predict

NEW YORK -- After a string of record months for 2006 class 8 orders, market forecasters are predicting sub-10,000 orders beginning in July.

Chevron pumped for new industry engine oil specifications

SAN RAMON, Calif. -- Chevron Products says its diesel engine oils, including Delo, Ursa and RPM, have passed all American Petroleum Institute (API) and U.S. original equipment manufacturer (OEM) tests required to meet the new API CJ-4 diesel engine oil specification under new EPA rules.

Upcoming EPA regs drive chassis, component aftermarket: Analysts

WASHINGTON -- As replacement opportunities increase with the age of trucks brought during current and future pre-buy surges, unit shipments for class 6-8 truck chassis systems and components in the short to medium term will increase, says Market research firm Frost & Sullivan.

Volvo pumps $150M into Mack flagship engine plant

HAGERSTOWN, Md. -- Mack Trucks has been building engines and transmissions at its Hagerstown, MD powertrain facility since 1961, and there's every indication that production will continue under that 45-year-old roof for some time to come.

CENTRUSTYLE ALUMINUM WHEELS

Custom-styled aluminum wheels are new from Hayes Lemmerz

SKID-MOUNTED PRESSURE WASHER

Karcher's new Liberty series features 5 models up to 4.8 gpm

UTILITY DRY VAN’S PATENTED SIDE WALL

Company says new 4000D-X dry van raises the bar in thin- wall segment

WORKHORSE ADDS 16,000-LB CHASSIS

Workhorse enters a new market category with both diesel and gas engines

BANDAG’S SPREAD-AXLE TRAILER TREAD

New tread resists scuffing and tearing caused by large-spread-axle trailers

Group warns of ULSD labeling missteps for fuel additives

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- An alliance of automotive industry trade groups is warning diesel truck operators that fuel additives that are not clearly labeled as approved for use in model year 2007 should not be used in upcoming diesel motor vehicles required to run on ultra-low sulfur diesel ULSD.

Arrow expands certified program to medium-duty trucks

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Arrow Truck Sales North America says it has broadened its Arrow Certified pre-owned truck program to include medium-duty trucks.

Enginemakers greenlight B20 biodiesel test standard

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- They're coming around. While all heavy-duty engine makers currently approve a five percent blend (B5) of bio- and petro-diesel in their products, the Engine Manufacturers Association (EMA) has just approved a test spec for a 20 percent blend (B20).