PIT testing finds Shell Diesel Extra provides fuel savings

CALGARY, Alta. -- Shell Canada says independent testing of its Shell Diesel Extra fuel proves it delivers fuel savings of greater than 2%.

Michelin introduces SmartWay-verified regional-haul steer tire

GREENVILLE, S.C. -- Michelin has introduced its first SmartWay-verified steer tire for regional and super-regional applications.

Stemco’s lightweight brake drums now an option through Daimler

LONGVIEW, Texas -- Stemco has announced its lightweight CentriFuse brake drum is now an option on Freightliner and Western Star truck models.

Ingersoll offers automatic tire inflation option

TROY, Mich. — Ingersoll Axle (IMT) will now be using automatic tire inflation system technology (ATIS) from Meritor Inc.

New hybrid refrigeration system developed

HINO and KARIYA, Japan — In what they are calling a world’s first, Hino Motors Ltd. and DENSO Corp. have co-operated on the creation of a new hybrid refrigerator system for heavy-duty trucks.

Goodyear offers new budget-priced springs

FAIRLAWN, OH — Realizing that some buyers face budget restrictions when purchasing replacement parts, Goodyear Engineered products has launched a line of more competitively priced springs.

Western Star offers new transmission option

FORT MILL, S.C.— Buyers of the Western Star 4700 now have a new transmission option to choose: an Allison 4700 Rugged Duty Series (RDS).

Daimler’s DT12 transmission now available with DD16 engine

PORTLAND, Ore. -- Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) has announced its Detroit DT12 automated mechanical transmission is now available with the DD16 engine in Freightliner Cascadia trucks.

Generating savings out of air – Part 2

When you purchase tires, do you think of them as an asset or a necessary expenditure? Just how you think of tires at the point of purchase may influence the care and maintenance they receive over their life-cycle. And that, in turn, could...

Shaw Tracking releases vehicle inspection report app

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- Shaw Tracking has introduced a Vehicle Inspection Report app, which it says provides a simple closed loop process for completing vehicle and trailer inspection reports.

Alcoa develops more durable aluminum truck wheel

NEW YORK, N.Y. -- Alcoa announced it will bring to market a more durable commercial truck wheel that’s easier to maintain than existing models.

Mack makes disc brakes available on vocational models

LAS VEGAS, Nev. -- Mack Trucks announced at the World of Concrete this week that it is now offering disc brakes on its vocational trucks.

LED headlights now standard on International ProStar

LISLE, Ill. -- Navistar International has announced Truck-Lite’s LED headlights are now standard on its International ProStar Class 8 on-highway trucks.

UPDATED: Cummins to “pause” development of 15L natural gas engine, leaving void in marketplace

TORONTO, Ont. -- Cummins has confirmed to US trucking publication Commercial Carrier Journal that it will be putting development of its 15-litre natural gas engine on hold, leaving the market devoid of a 15-litre product after Westport...

Bridgestone offers new tire for dump, mixer fleets

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Bridgestone Commercial Solutions has come out with a new rib-type all-position steer radial tire for severe service and on-highway applications.