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Heavy haulers that transport loads above 120,000 pounds gross combination weight (GCW) must carefully specify their trucks for both durability and power.

An over-spec'd truck may reduce fuel mileage and increase acquisition costs, while an under spec'd truck may not be sufficient to move the load, or may increase maintenance costs. The challenge is to achieve the right balance between the truck's job requirement and expected annual mileage to help produce the lowest operating cost per mile.

This year, that challenge is increased with 2010 federal engine emissions standards in the U.S. and Canada. When it's time to purchase new trucks, these standards may necessitate some changes to the heavy hauler's current equipment configurations.

This year, that challenge is increased with 2010 federal engine emissions standards in the U.S. and Canada. When it's time to purchase new trucks, these standards may necessitate some changes to the heavy hauler's current equipment configurations. "The extent of these changes depends upon each heavy hauler's choice between two available engine technologies, which may also affect truck performance and operating costs over its lifetime," said Samantha Parlier, vocational marketing manager for Kenworth Truck Company in Kirkland, Wash.

Choosing 2010-Compatible Specs for Heavy Haulers - Truckinginfo

Heavy haulers that transport loads above 120,000 pounds gross combination weight (GCW) must carefully specify their trucks for both durability and power. An over-spec’d truck may reduce fuel mileage and increase acquisition costs, while an under spec’d truck may not be sufficient move the load, or may increase maintenance costs. The challenge is to achieve the right balance between the truck’s job requirement and expected annual mileage to help produce the lowest operating cost per mile.

This year, that challenge is increased with 2010 federal engine emissions standards in the United States and Canada. When it’s time to purchase new trucks, these standards may necessitate some changes to the heavy hauler’s current equipment configurations.

This year, that challenge is increased with 2010 federal engine emissions standards in the United States and Canada. When it’s time to purchase new trucks, these standards may necessitate some changes to the heavy hauler’s current equipment configurations. “The extent of these changes depends upon each heavy hauler’s choice between two available engine technologies, which may also affect truck performance and operating costs over its lifetime,” according to Samantha Parlier, vocational marketing manager for Kenworth Truck Company in Kirkland, Wash.

Heavy haulers can choose an engine aftertreatment approach that utilizes selective catalytic reduction (SCR) technology in combination with exhaust gas recirculation (EGR), or an in-cylinder approach through increased EGR.

Kenworth Truck Company Offers Advice On Choosing 2010-Compatible Specs for ... - Layover.com

Andy Brian Moody, 32, of 200 Moody Loop Road, Siler City, faces numerous charges, including two counts of felony larceny, according to a press release.

The investigation that led to the arrest of Moody started when the Sheriffs office received a report on Aug. 6 from a West End man that his semi-truck trailer had been removed from a tobacco field near his residence, according to the release. Another report was made Thursday that a semi-truck trailer had been stolen from C&M?Carriers Inc. located on Doubs Chapel Road. It was also reported that during the larceny a fuel tank was struck, spilling approximately 550 gallons of diesel fuel.

Moody was arrested by Sheriffs deputies after the two missing trailers were located at D.H. Griffin Wrecking Company in Biscoe. While arresting Moody, deputies discovered three grams of methamphetamine, 48 grams of marijuana, items of drug paraphernalia and $4,000.

Investigators learned of 12 semi-truck trailers taken to D.H. Griffin by Moody since July 19, including the two trailers which were reported stolen from Moore County, all having the vehicle identification number (VIN) removed from them. The North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles is assisting the Moore County Sheriffs Office with determining the origin of the remaining trailers.

Man Faces Charges in Thefts of Semi-Truck Trailers - Southern Pines Pilot

Beaumont Police say an accident on Interstate 10 has shut down the West bound lanes to one lane. An 18 wheeler headed west around 8:26 am this morning and started to skid around the Pine Street exit. The driver hit the median and skidded for about a half a mile and stopped around the MLK exit. The truck had a full tank of diesel and when the truck hit the median it spilled the contents of the diesel onto I-10. Investigators say about 100 gallons spilled on the interstate. Texas Environmental is cleaning up the diesel.

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18 wheeler jack-knifes on I-10 - KFDM-TV News

Patrick Stingley writes: I'm sure you get this question all the time, but I can't seem to get a good answer anywhere else. I pumped a bunch of fuel, water and algae from the diesel tank in my boat. Where do you dispose of diesel fuel? I'm sure a lot of other boaters have this question every summer when the warm water allows all life to flourish, but I don't see an answer on the Maryland websites.

Jay Apperson replies: Waste diesel fuel can be disposed in the same tank with the used crankcase oil. Waste diesel fuel is mostly used to blend with waste crankcase oil used for burning at power plants and in cement kilns. MDE's Oil Control Program recommends the diesel fuel be placed into the waste oil tanks at the marina for recycling. Some of the oil change facilities accept diesel to be mixed in their tanks as it significantly helps thinning the sludge buildup that accumulate in used oil tanks. Most landfills and small used oil recycling centers around the state can accept small quantities (less than 5 gallons). For larger quantities (50 gallons or more) it is recommended the diesel be stored in drums and a waste oil hauler be contacted to directly respond with a pump truck. The waste oil haulers typically like to receive diesel and heating oil No. 2 fuel as it helps with thinning the viscous oil and sludge from the trucks and is easier to process for resale.

Ask Outdoors Girl: Slick answer to oil disposal question - Baltimore Sun