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PacLease, Kenworth Sales Co, Blu LNG launch rental program for LNG-fueled trucks
Many fleets in the western states have wanted to try liquefied natural gas-fueled trucks in their operations. But committing to a purchase or full-service lease agreement without knowing whether natural gas-fueled trucks would work in their operations seemed too much of a risk
Glider kits launched with APG-converted Detroit Series 60 engines
American Power Group Corporation announced March 20 that its subsidiary, American Power Group, Inc, has partnered with Fitzgerald Glider Kits and the WheelTime Network to offer the nation's first Class 8 natural gas dual fuel glider kit. The new natural gas glider made its debut at APG's booth at the Mid-America Truck Show in Louisville KY and will be available beginning June 1
Construction truckers to continue legal fight against CARB, US EPA
The California Construction Trucking Association (CCTA) has filed a Notice of Appeal to the US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit in its nearly two-year-long legal case against the California Air Resources Board's (CARB) heavy-duty, on-road truck and bus regulation (CDTOA vs CARB, Case No. 2:11-CV-00384-MCE-GGH)
Goodyear develops AMT for use on tires
Over the past year, researchers at The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company have been working on a new Air Maintenance Technology (AMT) application that can aid in fuel savings and CO2 reductions while potentially improving performance and eliminating need for external inflation pressure intervention. Tire-related costs are the single largest maintenance item for commercial vehicle fleet operators with
Demand for natural gas-fueled trucks showing steady growth
THE LATEST versions of natural gas-fueled engines for heavy-duty trucks got a good workout during a recent media event conducted by Kenworth Truck Company. The engines, including the new Cummins Westport 12-liter spark ignition power plant, drew praise from the participants. These engines performed every bit as well as their diesel-fueled counterparts. They demonstrated plenty of power and torque,
You did indeed build this industry
BACK in July, Bulk Transporter published its 75th Anniversary issue, and we reflected on the economic contributions made by the tank truck industry. Tank truck fleets clearly were instrumental over the past century or so in helping to make the US economy the strongest in the world. These tank fleets were founded by hardworking entrepreneurs with a dream. These people built their companies one truck
Fleets see natural gas as fuel alternative but with hesitations
Slightly over half (51.4%) of the carriers surveyed in a recent study are considering natural gas (NG) fueled trucks when new trucks are purchased, but these carriers do see hurdles. The survey was conducted by Transport Capital Partners (TCP) and ACT Research to better understand how carriers view the potential of natural gas fuel for their fleets. The survey confirms the growing interest in natural
Green Energy serves oilfield clients with LNG-fueled fleet
AFTER building two successful oilfield service companies for other owners, Roger Nevill decided it was time to create something of his own. The company he and his management team founded got off to a fast start and is riding the wave that is the oil and gas shale boom. Based in Fairfield, Texas, Green Energy Oilfield Services LLC commenced operations in early January, and serves oil and gas producers
Eccentric disc pump technology gives a used-oil refinery a boost
MUCH LIKE can become the new in the world of clothing design, has become the new color for conscientiousness in the business world. Over the past decade, companies in virtually every industry have taken some steps to make their operations more as in more friendly to the environment. These measures can take many forms, from simple fixes like changing the type of light bulbs used to complex plant upgrades
New survey shows fleets see natural gas as fuel alternative but with hesitations
Slightly over half (51.4%) of the carriers surveyed in a recent study are considering natural gas (NG) fueled trucks when new trucks are purchased, but these carriers do see hurdles
ACT Research Publishes Natural Gas Study
ACT Research Co LLC has published a natural gas (NG) research report on the viability of natural gas as a long-term fuel for transportation of heavy freight in the United States. The focus is on Class 8 vehicles.
Diesel engines should be HD powertrain of choice for decades to come
Clean diesel engines will continue to be the dominant power source for heavy-duty vehicles in the United States for decades to come because of their power and efficiency, according to a newly released study prepared for the US Department of Energy
Transportation trends in TAB Bank report are strong indicators of greater economic health
The Summer Trucking Report released from TAB Bank is showing broad signs of growth based on monthly truck tonnage, fuel costs, perceived business conditions, and invoice size. Historically, trends in trucking and transportation serve as good indicators of the greater economy
TCP survey shows carriers expect small increases in driver wages
Results from Transport Capital PartnersÂ’ (TCP) Second Quarter 2012 Business Expectations survey show that carriers anticipate driver wages to increase in the next 12 months, but only incrementally. Given the current shortage of qualified drivers and the inability to increase wages during the Great Recession, 93% of carriers are expecting higher wages, but 71% expect the increases will be under 5%.
Stena Bulk, Concordia Maritime order up to 10 chemical parcel tankers
Stena Bulk and Concordia Maritime confirm an order of up to 10 innovative, in-house designed chemical tankers. The ships will be built at Guangzhou Shipyard International (GSI) in China with deliveries beginning from spring 2014.
DEF Tracker adds new diesel exhaust fluid pricing references
DEF Tracker has added Montreal QC, Canada, and Tampa FL listings to its Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) price information service for the North American market. DEF Tracker, produced by Integer Research, now includes end-user pricing for full and less-than-full truck load bulk deliveries, totes, and packaged products for eight price hubs
A new 12-liter, spark-ignited natural gas engine should be a natural fit for tank truck fleets when it becomes commercially available in 2013
CUMMINS has produced over 13,000 ISL G nine-liter engines since its introduction in 2007 used predominantly in transit and refuse applications but the 12-liter ISX 12 G will be a game-changer when it hits the natural-gas market next year. It is currently in field tests and will be commercially available in first quarter of 2013. The nine-liter engine has been a great success but it has its limitations,
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