So we all know that the Phase 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) rules mandate fuel economy improvements for a wide variety of trucks, which in turn is leading to a whole host of changes to those vehicles – especially to their diesel engines.
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...Read the rest of this storyFord announced that its 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6 engine combined with its 10-speed automatic transmission have helped increase fuel economy for the 2017 F-150. According to the company, EPA-estimated city, highway and combined fuel economy increase 1 mpg, with the combined rating for 2017 F-150 4x4 up 2 mpg.
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...Read the rest of this storyHeavy-duty truck sales in the U.S. fell 13.7% in September, and four of the five medium- and heavy-duty weight classes in Canada recorded double-digit losses for the month, according to WardsAuto data.
In the U.S., deliveries of medium- and heavy-duty trucks hit 32,357 in September compared to 37,514 the previous year, WardsAuto reports. Losses in Classes 4 and 8 outweighed the gains in the rest of the segments, according to the report.
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...Read the rest of this storyActive duty military personnel along with National Guard units are continuing to use a variety of motorized vehicles across much of the southeastern U.S. to aid in recovery efforts following Hurricane Matthew: using trucks to evacuate residents, reach flooded-out neighborhoods, and deliver a wide assortment of relief supplies. (All photos courtesy of the Department of Defense)
...Read the rest of this storyTL carrier USA Truck said it boosted pay rates for new independent contractors by 33 cents a mile effective October 1; raising pay from $1.02 per mile to $1.35 per mile for them, depending on length of haul.
The company added that its independent contractors will also receive substantial discounts on retail fuel prices at all “in-network” fuel stops, along with preferred labor rates and discounted parts when they take their equipment to USA Truck maintenance facilities.
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