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Tire prices rising again
Bridgestone, Pirelli and Yokohama announced another round of price increases for their tires amid increasing costs for production.
June 15, 2022
Yokohama
E85, renewable diesel saving money at the pump
At a time when fuel prices continue their historic rise, flex fuel vehicles using E85 can nearly cut gas bills in half while renewable diesel also offers cost savings at some California stations.
June 14, 2022
Propel California E85, renewable diesel
What's up with diesel prices?
Real businesspeople understand the economic benefits of becoming the low-cost producer of freight capacity.
May 10, 2022
trucks and fuel pumps
The 2022 State of Diesel Technicians report
As part of a multi-part series, we polled truck technicians to see what they think about their jobs, pay and their employers, among other factors of the profession. Here’s what they had to say.
April 15, 2022
Technician working under truck
Navistar expands Fleetrite parts business
Thirty-one additional retail locations within Navistar's dealer network now carry the truck manufacturer's aftermarket Fleetrite parts.
April 13, 2022
Navistar Fleetrite parts
CCJ's updated Air Brake Book now available for download
The 11th edition of CCJ's Air Brake Book, a free industry resource guide, is now available.
April 6, 2022
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Expert: 'No end in sight' for diesel price inflation
Diesel prices are currently about $2 more per gallon than this time last year and have picked up $1.03 since the end of last month.
March 22, 2022
Semi at the fuel pump
NTEA, Electude roll out truck electrical course online
The Association for the Work Truck Industry (NTEA) partnered with Electude to offer a new DC and AC truck course online as part of its Truck Equipment (TE) Electrical Basics series.
February 9, 2022
NTEA electrical course
Ford Pro Intelligence provides one-stop fleet and customer support
Ford Pro Intelligence integrates vehicle, driver and customer feedback data for easier management no matter the powertrain or business size.
January 26, 2022
2022 Ford E-Transit Ford Pro Intelligence
2022 HD Repair Forum returning to Ft. Worth, Texas this spring
Early bird registration is now open for the 2022 HD Repair Forum which will be held again at the historic Hilton Fort Worth in Texas this spring.
December 22, 2021
2022 HD Repair Forum medium- and heavy-duty trucks
5 ways fleet managers can reduce operational costs
There are numerous overheads in this line of work. The most prominent ones that spring to mind are fuel charges and asset maintenance costs.
August 15, 2021
cargo van and semi
OnStar Vehicle Insights now available for non-GM vehicles
GM recently announced the expansion of its OnStar Vehicle Insights telematics program to include non-GM vehicles.
July 28, 2021
On Star Vehicle Insights
Ford Telematics expanding to all vehicle makes
Keeping up with vehicle health and driver behavior has become more inclusive as Ford announces telematics service for non-Ford vehicles this week at the virtual 2021 Work Truck Show.
March 10, 2021
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The toughest 15 states for lights violations, one of the 2021 Roadcheck emphases
Here are the top 15 states when it comes to a propensity to issue lights-related violations. And data also point to both 2021 Roadcheck enforcement-emphasis areas in Georgia, Vermont and Nevada.
March 4, 2021
2019 top 15 for light related violations map
Diesel coolant heaters reduce DPF wear and tear
Diesel coolant heaters improve DPF life by drastically cutting cold-start soot. Engine wear is also reduced and fuel consumption improves by cutting 'needless engine idling.'
February 23, 2021
Eberspacher preheater diagram
GM rolls out new fleet parts program
GM's new ACDelco National Fleet Parts Program (NFPP) is designed to provide fleet owners with access to resources and tools to simplify their service workflow.
February 24, 2021
Gm Fleet Parts Program
Ford F-Series and Ranger recalled
Ford Ranger is being recalled again after it was learned that obsolete air bag parts had been used in Takata air bag repairs. F-Series trucks are being recalled for improper windshield mounts and incorrect payload labels.
February 23, 2021
2021 F 150
Stocking too many greases is costly, inefficient
Gease color often tends to follow popular trends within the industry but colors are typically only related to the dye used, which helps provide brand recognition and marketing but doesn’t have an impact on the performance of the lube itself.
August 18, 2020
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International adding its new S13 powertrain to vocational HX
The S13 Integrated Powertrain is Navistar's first in-house designed and engineered powertrain, and the first new International on-highway product since regulators approved Volkswagen subsidiary Traton Group's takeover of Navistar last July.
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