| February 23, 2010 | | | The Importance of Cooling System Maintenance on EGR Cooler and Engine Life |
| This topic reviews the importance of cooling system maintenance and the impact on the engine EGR cooler.
With the introduction of engine exhaust gas re circulation (EGR) and its associated engine hardware, Performing proper coolant fill procedures and system pressure checks are extremely important to lengthening EGR cooler and engine life.
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| August 13, 2009 | | | PETERBILT PARTICIPATES IN EPA’S SMARTWAY PROGRAM TO IMPROVE FUEL EFFICIENCY, REDUCE EMISSIONS |
| Peterbilt’s two most aerodynamic trucks, the Models 387 and 386, have been recognized as fuel efficient and environment friendly by the Environmental Protection Agency’s SmartWay program, which establishes a comprehensive set of fuel-saving, low-emission equipment specifications for new Class 8 long-haul tractors and trailers. |
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| August 13, 2009 | | | PETERBILT SHOWCASES HEAVY DUTY HYBRID AT SMARTWAY OF GOING GREEN CONFERENCE AT ONTARIO TRUCKING ASSOCIATION CONVENTION |
| Peterbilt Motors Company announced it will showcase its Class 8 hybrid electric vehicle – the Model 386 – in conjunction with the SmartWay of Going Green Seminar Thursday, November 15, 2007 at the Ontario Trucking Association Convention. |
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| August 13, 2009 | | | EPA Recognizes PACCAR Environmental Leadership |
| PACCAR’s commitment to producing industry-leading aerodynamic and fuel-efficient vehicles has been recognized by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SmartWay® program |
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| August 1, 2009 | | | Peterbilt marks 70th anniversary |
| It was 70 years ago when T.A. Peterman, after producing trucks to meet the needs of his lumber business in Tacoma, Wash., began to sell his trucks to the public. That venture grew into Peterbilt Motors, which this week celebrated its 70th anniversary.
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| April 23, 2009 | | | New Engine Technology |
| Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) Technology Information
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| February 4, 2009 | | | An Analysis of the Operational Costs of Trucking |
| In response to mounting infrastructure improvement needs and dwindling state budgets, policy makers – led by the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT), have begun embracing creative financing strategies. In attempting to justify certain new truck fees such as congestion pricing, the time/distance value of operating a truck is often overstated. |
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| February 4, 2009 | | | A Technical Analysis of DRIVER TRAINING IMPACTS ON SAFETY |
| This report presents the findings of the American Transportation Research
Institute (ATRI) study examining the relationship between driver training and new
entrant driver safety performance. The research looks at the overall duration of
new entrant driver training, the instructional environment and curriculum topic
areas covered, and the relative safety impact of each on new entrant driver
safety performance. |
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| February 4, 2009 | | | Prevalence of Sleep Apnea Among Commercial Truck Drivers |
| It is as common as adult diabetes
and presents symptoms similar
to sleep deprivation. Yet the prevalence
and effects among commercial
truck drivers of the serious
medical condition called sleep apnea has received little attention. |
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| December 12, 2008 | | | Allison Automatics Now Have Load-Based Shift Scheduling |
| Allison Transmission announced Friday, Dec. 12, that its ongoing product improvement initiative continues with the rollout of new Load-Based Shift Scheduling (LBSS) for MY09 Allison 1000/2000/3000/4000 Series models, available now.
(Read on) |
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| December 10, 2008 | | | Peterbilt Celebrates 300,000 Truck Production |
| Peterbilt Motors Co. on Wednesday, Dec. 10, celebrated a significant milestone at the company’s manufacturing facility in Denton, Texas, with the completion of its 300,000th production truck. (Read on) |
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