Improved fuel economy should not come at expense of engine protection

PARK CITY -- Blending new low viscosity oils that improve fuel economy is a relatively easy process; ensuring they also deliver engine durability, however, is a tougher nut to crack. That's the challenge motor oil manufacturers face as they...

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.

Work has begun on new PC-11 motor oil category

PARK CITY, Utah - The development team of motor oil, additive and engine manufacturing experts tasked with creating the new PC-11 heavy duty motor oil category has now held its inaugural meeting and begun the long process that will culminate in...

Trailer Wizards names new VP finance

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- Trailer Wizards has named Dieter Hauser as its new vice-president of finance.

Hino awarded for supporting biodiesel

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

COMPETITION WATCH: Trimac takes 29% stake in Northern Resource Trucking

CALGARY, Alta. -- Trimac Transportation has entered into an agreement to acquire 29% of Northern Resource Trucking.

Outgoing ATD chair urges dealers to embrace change in final speech

LAS VEGAS, Nev. -- In his last speech as chairman of the American Truck Dealers, Utah commercial truck dealer Kyle Treadway urged dealers to embrace the many changes affecting heavy- and medium-duty truck retailing, including the introduction...

Class 8 net orders slide in January, but outlook still positive: FTR

NASHVILLE, Ind. -- FTR Associates has released preliminary data showing January Class 8 truck total net orders of 24,906 units for all major North American OEM's. January orders were down 17% month-over-month from December and 9% lower versus...

Sloan Transportation names Canadian sales director, marketing analyst

HOLLAND, Mich. -- Sloan Transportation Products has named Heather Letts its new Canadian sales director while also hiring Lindsey Holstege as marketing analyst for its US and Canadian sales teams.

Chevron rewards top distributor with new Kenworth

SAN RAMON, Cal. -- Chevron has awarded one of its top distributors a new Kenworth delivery truck as part of its 'Chasing the Truck' promotion, which was open to US and Canadian distributors.

Driving for Profit event to feature Erb CEO, M&A session

LONDON, Ont. -- The Driving for Profit seminar series is coming back to Mississauga this spring, according to event organizers.

Preliminary January truck orders come in on target: ACT Research

COLUMBUS, Ind. -- Net orders for commercial trucks in January were pretty much as expected, according to preliminary data released by ACT Research.

Navistar to offer ISL G natural gas engine in TranStar, WorkStar

VANCOUVER, B.C. -- Navistar International and Cummins Westport have announced a supply deal that will see the ISL G natural gas engine offered in International TranStar and WorkStar trucks.

COMPETITION WATCH: Trimac to haul petroleum for UFA

CALGARY, Alta. -- Trimac Transportation has landed a five-year deal to haul gas and diesel products for UFA Co-operative.