Fuel efficiency has been a hot topic for years, and that hasn’t changed in 2026.
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Natural Gas Truck Sales Not What Experts Expected
The higher pricing of natural gas powered heavy trucks along with their limited amount of fueling stations is stunting the increased sales that experts predicted. Nearly 10,500 of the natural-gas-powered heavy duty trucks are expected to sell this year, according to Power Systems Research. That would be a 20% increase from the 8,730 sold last year. Many experts predicted sales would double last years, nearing 16,000 vehicles.
Continue reading Natural Gas Truck Sales Not What Experts ExpectedCummins N14 Inframe Rebuild Kit – Additional Items
We’re discussing some inexpensive additional pieces you should think about changing when you rebuild your Cummins N14. The Cummins N14 is a strong, reliable engine that will just keep on going if you treat it right. Depending on how much weight you’re pulling, the average rebuild is needed around 800k to 1 million miles. The standard N14 inframe kit will come with nearly everything you need to rebuild the engine. Here’s a look at some of the additional pieces that are a good idea to change while performing the rebuild. The nice thing is, they won’t break the bank.
Continue reading Cummins N14 Inframe Rebuild Kit – Additional ItemsNew MPG Standards for Highway Trucks
In a historic decision by Obama Administration, new fuel efficiency standards for medium and heavy-duty trucks have been passed. These stricter standards, legislation passed as part of President Obamas mounting efforts to combat the effects of climate change, aims to cut fuel consumption and boost fuel efficiency for vehicles weighing 8,500 pounds or more by March 2015. These regulations, to be drafted by the Environmental Protection Agency and the Transportation Department, are then expected to be finalized by March 31, 2016.
Continue reading New MPG Standards for Highway TrucksBrake Air Compressor Troubleshooting – Simplified
If you’re reading this you probably already know at least a little something about diesel brake air compressors. So we won’t bore you with the simple stuff.
Continue reading Brake Air Compressor Troubleshooting – SimplifiedPreventive Maintenance Inspection (PMI): Do it Properly to Increase Profits
Do you like it when your truck breaks down unexpectedly? Probably not. No one does. But what can you do about it? A Preventive Maintenance Inspection (PMI) is a simple way to prevent costly repairs and breakdowns and maximize uptime. Whether you manage an entire fleet of trucks, or if you’re an owner/operator with just one truck, conducting regular inspections is a great, low-cost, high-reward practice. Among other things, PMI can improve your profitability, prevent customer service problems, and, perhaps most importantly, increase safety. There are many things that can cause your engine issues, possibly leading to an overhaul, and regular inspections can help you spot these earlier on.
Continue reading Preventive Maintenance Inspection (PMI): Do it Properly to Increase ProfitsTrucking Facts: Looking to the Future
Did you know, if you combined all of the cargo delivered by diesel trucks last year, you would create a chain that would run from the Earth to the Moon over eleven times?
Continue reading Trucking Facts: Looking to the FutureHighway and Heavy Parts (HHP) Now Has Engine Rebuild Kits For Caterpillar C13 Engine Applications
Highway and Heavy Parts (HHP) now has aftermarket engine overhaul rebuild kits to fit Caterpillar C13 Engine applications. These previously un-available kits are now in stock for immediate delivery. These kits feature OEM quality parts at cost savings over 30%.
Continue reading Highway and Heavy Parts (HHP) Now Has Engine Rebuild Kits For Caterpillar C13 Engine ApplicationsProposed Category 11 Oil (PC-11): What It Means for the Heavy Highway Industry
Until now, oil changes have been rather routine maintenance procedures for diesel engine fleet owners, but with new Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emission regulations being implemented by the National Highway Traffic Safety Association (NHTSA), the days of simply dumping a few gallons of 15w40 into an engine could soon be a thing of the past.
Continue reading Proposed Category 11 Oil (PC-11): What It Means for the Heavy Highway IndustryHighway & Heavy Parts Adds New Parts To Inventory For Increased Coverage
Highway and Heavy Parts (HHP) is pleased to announce the addition of a wide range of new products to their existing line of diesel engine components. These new products include an array of cost-saving components for Caterpillar’s 3406E, C11, C15 and C13 engine applications as well as oversize repair options for Cummins Midrange Engines and fuel system parts for Detroit Diesel Series 60 engines. The addition of these new products to HHP’s already extensive catalogue of parts has helped them expand their coverage of diesel engine applications and better serve the needs of the heavy highway industry.
Continue reading Highway & Heavy Parts Adds New Parts To Inventory For Increased CoverageIncrease Profit with Remanufactured Injectors From HHP!
When it comes to running a highly profitable diesel engine repair shop, staying one step ahead of your competition is critical to success. With profit margins shrinking and customer demands becoming more and more complex, vendors are constantly searching for ways to cut costs and streamline operations, all without having to sacrifice the quality of their service. Though this has proved to be a difficult task for a lot of repair shops, many are discovering that making the switch from OEM parts to remanufactured components may be the answer, and Highway and Heavy Parts (HHP) is helping them do that.
Continue reading Increase Profit with Remanufactured Injectors From HHP!Why Diesel Repair Shops Lose Time and Money on Parts (And How to Fix It)
For most diesel repair shops and fleet operations, the part itself isn’t the problem.
👉 It’s everything that happens before and after the part arrives.
Delays, miscommunication, pricing inconsistencies, and slow returns all add up to:
- Lost time
- Lost revenue
- Frustrated customers
And in many cases, those issues repeat themselves on every job. In most cases, the delay in a repair job isn’t caused by the failure: it’s caused by the process around fixing it.
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