Category: Blog – Diesel Engine News & Updates

A study recently released by the Consumer Federation of America shows that consumer opinions strongly support higher energy efficiency standards for automobiles. This is no shock, as many of the best selling automobiles over the past few years have been fuel efficient sedans. But what about our industry, how do people feel about fuel efficiency in large trucks?

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.

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.

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.

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.

The truck show this year looks to be as exciting as ever. If you haven’t registered for your spot yet, you can still do so online. Registering online costs the same as at the door but shortens your wait time. Just remember to print out your registration form and bring it with you. If you plan on staying in town but haven’t book your room yet, Good Luck! You might be staying farther away than you think. Here is a link to some local hotels that may help: Hotel Contact Info.