Though there will be an uptake in alternative fuel sources in the next few decades, conventional fuels — like diesel —  and the internal combustion engine will continue to power the world’s vehicles for some time, said Shell’s Richard Tucker, general manager of technology for the company’s commercial fuels and lubricants division.
Kaufman Trailers of NC, Inc. and Kaufman Trailers of NE, Inc. (Kaufman) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 gooseneck auto transport trailers and equipment trailers manufactured June 26, through August 6, 2013. These trailers are equipped with kingpins attached to square bottom plates which may crack over time, causing the button to separate from the […]
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 VAH, VHD, VNL, and VNM trucks manufactured February 1, 2010, through September 30, 2010 and June 1, 2011, through November 30, 2011. The windshield wiper motor may fail.
Volvo Trucks North America is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 VNL vehicles manufactured April 2, 2012, through May 3, 2013; and equipped with a Meritor RPL-20 driveline transmission. The driveshaft is too weak for this application and may fail.
Gefco has expanded its vehicle carrying fleet in the UK with nine transporters built to a new specification that will allow the logistics provider to carry multiple combinations of vehicles and up to 11 passenger cars at a time. The company said the transporters, provided by Lohr…
Talking to car hauliers about their fleet purchasing strategies reveals just how specialised their requirements are for vehicle logistics. The ‘shopping list’ of what these buyers want is long and detailed…
Given the high costs in purchasing and running fleets, it is vital that car hauliers consider their options carefully when buying power units. We speak to the buyers to find out what they want…
J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc. is partnering with Verizon to offer the Compliance Tablet, a mobile device with Keller’s patented E-Log technology built in. The Compliance Tablet offers fleet managers a one-step option for making the transition to E-Logs, the company says, and the device will be available October 1, 2013.
What does the future of engine oil look like for the trucking industry? According to Shell Rotella reps at a press event in Hamburg, Germany, this week, lowering the viscosity of heavy duty engine oils is the name of the game for the foreseeable future.
