Peake ‘Diesel Natural Gas’ Offers Dual-Fuel Conversion for New Cummins ISX Engines
Peake Fuel Solutions has a new product called “Diesel Natural Gas,” or DNG, that allows truck owners to run a Cummins ISX 15 engine on a combination of natural gas (CNG or LNG) and diesel, or on 100% diesel, with conversion kits that the company say…
Celadon Reports Profits up 50%
Celadon Group, Indianapolis, reported its first fiscal quarter profit was up more than 50% compared to the same period last year.
Navistar to Sell More Than 10 Million Shares
Navistar International Corp. announced a public offering of approximately 10.7 million shares of its common stock, which could net it up to $218 million.
Drivers, Carriers Asked to Weigh in on Navigation Systems
The American Transportation Research Institute has launched a new survey that explores the use of navigation systems by commercial drivers. This brief online survey, which seeks both commercial driver and motor carrier input, will capture informati…
Polishing Trucking’s Image
There wasn’t nearly enough room in my story on “7 Ways to Improve Trucking’s Image” for the November issue of HDT two showcase some of the great examples of what companies are doing.
Talon Logistics and CNG
Last year, food and fuel retailer Giant Eagle unveiled its first two compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling stations in the Pittsburgh area at its Beechnut Drive retail support and distribution center. The demonstration included a fuel-up of one of it…
Natural Gas: Buzz builds for Cummins ISX12 G
Natural gas truckers are giddy with excitement about the potential of what the soon-to-be-released Cummins ISX12 G can do for their businesses.
85 mph Texas toll road opens Wednesday
Two new sections of State Highway 130 will open Wednesday morning, and with a posted speed limit of 85 mph.
Aluminum Dump Body
The new DuraClass Alumax heavy-duty aluminum dump body is said to offer high strength despite weighing, typically, up to 50% less than traditional steel.
Trailer orders strong in September: ACT Research
COLUMBUS, Ind. — Net orders for new trailers jumped 11% month-over-month in September, according to the latest State of the Industry: US Trailers report, published by ACT Research.