Ford Offers CK-4 Alternative Oil for Super Duty Diesels
Ford is recommending the use of Motorcraft -branded diesel engine oil for its Super Duty trucks and warning fleet and commercial customers to avoid using new CK-4 or FA-4 oils because they may cause damage to the engine, the company told AutomotiveFleet.com. Motocraft’s WSS-M2C171-F1 formulation should be used in all Power Stroke diesels, especially the 6.7L that powers the F-250, F-350, and F-450, because it better protects the engine against high-mileage wear, according to the company.
Diesel Prices Fall; U.S. Crude Production Slipped in 2016
The price of diesel fuel continued to slide last week, as the latest numbers from the Energy Department show a two-week trend of falling fuel prices. The average price of on-highway diesel fuel fell by 2.5 cents last week, falling to $2.539 per gallon …
Arrow launches used truck purchasing program to Prime members
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Arrow Truck Sales will now offer a used truck purchasing program for Canadian and US Prime member owner-operators who currently drive for select carriers. The buyer will qualify for exclusive benefits, including a free six month,…
OTA continues push for ‘smart’ lift axles
TORONTO, Ont. — The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) is taking its next steps towards convincing Ontario to allow smart lift axles. The OTA says it recently completed an analysis the Ministry of Transport can use to develop a regulatory amendment…
Online List Tracks Carriers in Compliance with Upcoming Food Safety Rule
TransComply, the manager of the Uniform Food Safety Transportation Protocol, has launched an online public listing of motor carriers that have complied with all the requirements for participation in the program. The carriers are listed at www.ufstp.com…
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More fleets spec’ing inverters: Xantrex
BURNABY, B.C. – More fleets are spec’ing power inverters in their new Class 8 trucks, according to a leading supplier. Xantrex reports that inverters are becoming a standard option on Class 8 sleeper trucks. Mitul Chandrani, senior marketing manager for…
Trucking conditions to get better from here: FTR
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Trucking conditions in the US remained unchanged in January, but will improve later this year, according to the latest FTR Trucking Conditions Index. The January reading of 2.7 was virtually unchanged from December, but FTR is projecting…
DyTerra’s Ontario branch under new ownership
AYR, Ont. – DyTerra, a company that services the propane and fertilizer industries, primarily in Western Canada, is exiting the Ontario market but its services will continue under new ownership. The company announced it is selling the assets from its…
Increasing confidence driving new trailer orders: FTR
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Final February net trailer orders totaled 25,800 units, down 21% from January but 20% better than last February, FTR reports. February orders were the best for that month since 2014. Refrigerated van orders remained at historically high…