Proving it’s ready to meet federal 2010 diesel emissions standards, Volvo Trucks North America is releasing its ultra-low emissions trucks, featuring SCR (selective catalytic reduction) technology. Even as Navistar is challenging the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s certification of the new engine, Volvo is moving Continue Reading

As some groups are lobbying in increase truck weight limits, just as many are aligning to fight the measure. Some trucking and shipping organizations favor the Safe and Efficient Transportation Act of 2009, which would allow truck limits to increase to 97,000 pounds provided the vehicle has at least six axles. But labor and Continue Reading

The federal government is making up to $240 million in grant money available for technology aimed at making sweeping changes in transportation. The No. 1 area of interest, according to the U.S. Department of Energy, is the development of a “SuperTruck,” one that can show a 50 percent improvement in overall freight efficiency Continue Reading

Touted as a green solution for day cab drivers, Bergstrom’s Nite Day Cab No-Idle Solution is a battery-powered air-conditioning system that helps conserve fuel and reduce idling. Compliant with new California Air Resources Board regulations, the system uses no fuel, but is Continue Reading

Thermo King’s annual rebate program now includes new items. In addition to belts, filters, alternators, starters, injectors, water pumps and more, the rebates of up to $250 for qualifying parts for both Thermo King and Carrier units will apply to X430 Compressors, EMI Filter Kits, Standard Life Plus alternators Continue Reading

A new software program will allow fleets to keep track of service on their vehicles, including time-stamped alerts on their status and estimated completion time. The FleetBasic version of the Decisiv Service Management Platform is available to fleets at no charge. By connecting trucking operations and Continue Reading

Major fleets are using a number of products and technologies to help improve fuel efficiency while also saving money, and they include everything from computer-optimized routing to mud flaps. The CEO’s of U.S. Xpress, New Century Transportation and Marten Transport, Ltd., are boosting their bottom lines by Continue Reading

Trailer Medic is a new waterproof repair kit for trailers, recently released by Cofair. Available in both aluminum and white aluminum finishes, the self-adhesive can withstand 140-mph winds and protect a load from a leaky trailer, according the manufacturer. Trailer Medic will adhere to Continue Reading

The technology used to improve the durability and fuel-efficiency for new tires is trickling down to retreads, thanks to last year’s record jumps in fuel prices when fleets were looking to reduce costs and maximize treadwear. Despite this new trend, some are resistant to the change, readily admitting retreads Continue Reading

An upcoming California Air Resources Board meeting will give truckers a chance for their voices to be heard regarding upcoming CARB regulations and incentive funding. Questions may be submitted in advance of the meeting, scheduled June 26. The board is also expected to discuss pending litigation in the case of Continue Reading