Navistar partners with fleet to develop ‘ultra-lightweight’ tractor

LISLE, Ill. -- Navistar has presented a Strategic Partnership Award to customer Perdue Farms for collaborating in the development of an “ultra-lightweight tractor specification” and “state-of-the-art tractor-trailer...

Ontario to extend wheelbase limit for certain tractors

TORONTO, Ont. -- The Ontario Ministry of Transportation has proposed to extend the maximum tractor wheelbase for trucks using anti-idling devices.

Capacity to offer three eco-friendly engines by end of next year

LONGVIEW, Texas -- Capacity of Texas has announced it is expanding its terminal truck lineup to include three eco-friendly options by the end of next year.

Daimler gets EPA’s ‘green’ light for next year’s full truck portfolio

PORTLAND, Ore. -- The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has certified DTNA's complete portfolio of model year 2013 on-highway, vocational and medium duty vehicles as fully compliant with the new greenhouse gas 2014 (GHG14) regulations.

Tire pressure systems deliver fuel savings, extend tire life: US research

TAMPA, Fla. -- A two-year US research program has concluded that systems which monitor or maintain tire pressures can deliver better fuel economy and longer tread life, and in some cases pay for themselves in as little as a year.

NACFE conducts extensive benchmarking study on fleet fuel efficiency

TAMPA, Fla. -- A new fleet fuel efficiency study conducted by the North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE) has revealed some of the most widely used and successful fuel-savings tactics employed by fleets.

Dana expands Spicer Diamond Series driveshaft line

TAMPA, Fla. – Dana has announced it is expanding its lightweight Spicer Diamond Series driveshaft, making it applicable to about 60% of North American trucking applications.

Cummins, Westport team up to create new on-highway natural gas engine

COLUMBUS, Ind. -- Cummins has expanded its on-highway natural gas engine lineup with the Cummins Westport ISX12 G and an amended joint-venture agreement with Westport Innovations. The ISX12 G is built on the Cummins ISX12 and uses the same...

ATDynamics introduces RollTail for roll door trailers

TAMPA, Fla. -- ATDynamics has introduced a trailer tail for roll door trailers, which the company says will save 4-5% in fuel at 60-65 mph. The new RollTail’s fuel savings were validated through SAE Type II testing, Andrew Smith, CEO and...

Smaller, lower-cost version of SmartTuck undertray system unveiled at TMC

TAMPA, Fla. -- SmartTruck has unveiled a new low-cost version of its trailer undertray system. The UT-1 model was unveiled at the Technology & Maintenance Council meetings here, providing fleets with a lower-cost, smaller version of its...

Transtex cries foul over fairing patent infringement

MONTREAL, Que. -- Transtex Composite says it is suing Ridge Corporation for patent infringement over alleged violations of eight patents related to aerodynamic trailer side skirt technology.

EXCLUSIVE: Ontario promises to expand LCV program by up to 200% this year

TORONTO, Ont. -- Trucknews.com has learned the province of Ontario has agreed to double the number of permits it will issue to fleets participating in its long combination vehicle (LCV) program from two permits per carrier to four.

Shell Spirax S6 GXME 75W-80 latest addition to transmission fluids portfolio

PARK CITY, Utah - Shell Lubricants is introducing Shell Spirax S6 GXME 75W-80, a new transmission and gearbox oil approved to meet the requirement for Volvo transmission specification 97307 for use in Volvo I-Shift and Mack mDrive transmissions.

Shell rolls out My Miles Matter rewards program for Rotella users

PARK CITY, Utah -- Shell Lubricants has launched a loyalty program that rewards truck drivers and equipment operators for choosing Shell Rotella products.

Hino awarded for supporting biodiesel

ORLANDO, Fla. -- Hino Trucks was recognized this week by the National Biodiesel Board for promoting the fuel.