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Weaning Buyers from Customization
Volvo wants to make truck shopping as easy as car shopping: The customer picks the vehicle from an option package with features and leaves the dealer with a comprehensive maintenance plan.
April 7, 1999Seth Clevenger and Mike Senatore dive into the Transport Topics Top 100 list of the largest logistics companies. They address trade challenges, mergers, sector trends and more.
Freightliner Corp. Rolls Out Engine That Uses Diesel-LNG Fuel Mix
Freightliner Corp. rolled out a new “dual-fuel” engine that combines the clean operation of liquefied natural gas with the longer range of diesel at the truck show.
April 7, 1999Software Can Help Find Cheaper Fuel
The recent upswing in diesel prices has truckers scrambling to find the fuel stops that offer the best deals, which can be a daunting task if they don’t use the right tools. But there is some relief..
April 7, 1999Arco Says New Fuel Cuts Emissions
Scientists at Atlantic Richfield Co. will begin field testing a diesel fuel that could reduce pollution without affecting engine performance or fuel economy.
April 7, 1999British Truckers Take to the Streets To Protest Diesel Fuel Tax Increase
After seven annual diesel tax increases of more than 5% each year some British truck operators have taken to the streets in protest.
April 7, 1999No Electrical Outlet at Truck Stops
TT PhotoNo one seems sure why truck stops don’t provide electrical hookups for vehicles to plug into. If outlets for trucks were installed at travel plazas, drivers could plug in like planes do between flights.
April 7, 1999Justice Still Reviewing Decrees
The Department of Justice has not finished reviewing public comments on the consent decrees to settle charges that six diesel engine manufacturers cheated federal emissions tests.
April 7, 1999Redefining the Tire Market
Faced with intense worldwide competition and a narrowing quality gap, tire makers are beginning to look beyond selling tires to distinguish themselves in the truck market.
April 7, 1999Panel: Tire Debris Won't Go Away
The tire debris task force reported at The Maintenance Council’s annual conference in mid-March that it had collected 28% more pieces of tire from 13 sites across the country than in 1995.
April 7, 1999Automated Systems Make Sure Trailer Tires Stay Pumped Up
Getting a flat can be more than just a hassle for truckers. Riding on an underinflated tire increases fuel consumption and drives up expenses. Several companies are offering solutions.
April 7, 1999