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.
CTA asking industry to voice support for EOBRs
OTTAWA, Ont. — CTA has introduced a text message campaign to let federal MPs know that owners and drivers support electronic on-board recorders (EOBRs).
Bendix names new government affairs director
ELYRIA, Ohio — Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems has named Fred Andersky as its new director of government affairs. Andersky, who had served as the director of marketing for the Controls group at Bendix, will now be responsible for managing…
Volvo wins 2011 TWNA Technical Achievement Award
TAMPA, Fla. — The Truck Writers of North America (TWNA) have awarded Volvo the 2011 Technical Achievement Award for its XE13 powertrain package.
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.
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. [Full …
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… [Ful…
Port of Seattle truckers stop work to protest unsafe working conditions and abuses
Hundreds of truck drivers at the Port of Seattle walked off the job last week to protest unsafe working conditions and other abuses-and they’re still staying off the job.
IdleAir Opens 25th Location
IdleAir, which offers drivers an alternative to idling engines while stopped, opened a new location in Albert Lea, Minn. on I-35, Exit 11 at I-90.
Seven Feathers Truck & Travel Center Opens 87-Space Truck Parking Lot
Seven Feathers Truck & Travel Center in southern Oregon opened a new 87-space parking area designed for long-haul commercial carriers on the I-5 corridor.