Volvo commits to reducing energy intensity by 25% over 10-year period

GREENSBORO, N.C. -- A new partnership between Volvo and the US Department of Energy (DOE) will see the manufacturer reduce its energy intensity by 25% during a 10-year period. Volvo’s pledge was made as part of the DOE’s Better...

International’s 13L engine EPA-certified; Jack Allen promoted

LISLE, Ill. -- The 13-litre International MaxxForce engine with SCR has now been certified by the US Environmental Protection Agency.

B.C. study uses remote sensing to measure truck emissions

VANCOUVER, B.C. -- An in-depth report commissioned by Metro Vancouver has been conducted to determine how dirty - or not - the province’s truck fleet is.

Study shows emissions testing program for trucks unnecessary: BCTA

LANGLEY, B.C. -- The B.C. Trucking Association (BCTA) says a mandatory AirCare-like emissions testing program for trucks would be wasteful and unnecessary, based on the results of a recent remote sensing study of truck emissions.

Mack, Volvo partner with Shell to support, promote use of LNG

GREENSBORO, N.C. -- Mack and Volvo will be working will Shell to coordinate efforts and support activities that encourage the use of liquefied natural gas (LNG) as a fuel for commercial vehicles, the companies announced.

Latest Delo blend continues Chevron plan to target fuel efficiency

LOUISVILLE, Ky -- Truck owners need to start looking at their lubricant choices as part of their overall fuel economy strategy, according to Jim Gambill, North America Commercial and Industrial brand manager, for Chevron Products Company. And...

Federal budget makes infrastructure funding a priority

Ottawa, ON--The federal Conservative government tabled its budget Thursday, announcing it plans to produce growth and balance the budget by 2015. 

Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company introduces new side skirt design

LOUISVILLE, Ky --  Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company showcased its Utility Side Skirt 120A-4, the company’s new advanced aerodynamic side skirt design, at the Mid-America Trucking Show.

Volvo makes I-Shift standard on all Volvo-powered Trucks

LOUISVILLE, Ky -- Volvo Trucks is taking the bold move of offering its I-Shift automated manual transmission (AMT) as standard on all Volvo-powered trucks built for the North American market, the company's new president of sales and marketing...

Prime Inc. hopes to boost O/O profitability by adding trailer tails

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Trailer tails, which extend off the rear of the trailer to improve aerodynamics, are not just being used by fleets to improve fuel mileage, they’re now also being purchased to attract owner/operators.

D13- LNG compression ignition engine boosts fuel efficiency 20%, Volvo claims

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Volvo Trucks today showcased its prototype D13-LNG engine, an integrated natural gas solution for the North American market.

Study finds increased adoption of fuel-efficient products by US fleets

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- A study by the North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE) shows an increased rate of adoption and improved fuel consumption by US fleets. More than 41,000 tractors and 125,000 trailers were part of the 2013 Fuel...

SPECIAL REPORT: Truck News investigation finds widespread tampering of emissions systems

TORONTO, Ont. -- An investigation by Truck News has found that engine tampering to defeat emissions controls mandated on new trucks over the past decade is widespread and easily attainable.

Environment Canada commissions report on environmental tampering

OTTAWA, Ont. -- Environment Canada has commissioned a report to determine how truckers are circumventing emissions regulations on newer model year trucks.

Dana debuts efficient new tandem axle

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- A new Spicer AdvanTek 40 tandem axle from Dana could provide operating savings totaling $8,000 over a five-year period, the company announced at the Technology & Maintenance Council meetings here this week.