Interact Analysis says rising deployments of hydrogen fuel cell vehicles (FCEVs) are fueling demand for hydrogen refueling stations (HRS) in China. According to Interact Analysis’ research for published policies in China, as of the end of 2023, 25 provinces and municipalities across China planned to build more than 1,200 HRS by 2025. Interact Analysis’ statistics on HRS construction projects show all provinces and municipalities in China have constructed at least one HRS, except Tibet. By the end of 2023, Interact Analysis says 354 HRS have been built and put into operation in China ..read more

Software platform ServiceTitan announced a partnership with Thumbtack, saying that the integration will help service businesses manage their calendar and booking requests all in one place, allowing them to spend less time toggling between platforms and more time helping customers. This integration is now available to all pros who use both ServiceTitan and Thumbtack. Thumbtack says it performed a recent survey of its customers, and found found that a majority (62.4%) spend the same amount of time or more on administrative tasks like payroll, marketing and customer communications as they do on t ..read more

Castrol has partnered with Safety-Kleen to launch ‘Castrol MoreCircular,’ a national program designed to reduce the carbon footprint of U.S.-based business lubricants. The company explains that ‘MoreCircular’ encompasses the entire process of collecting used oil from business customers, re-refining it and integrating re-refined base oil (RRBO) into premium lubricants for supply to businesses. Castrol says ‘MoreCircular’ combines its lubricant technology with Safety-Kleen’s wide geographic reach and expertise in collecting and re-refining used oil. The goal is to integrate RRBO into lubric ..read more

Volvo Trucks North America that it will be fueling newly assembled trucks with renewable Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO), as they depart from the Volvo Trucks New River Valley Assembly Operations (NRV) in Dublin, Virginia. The NRV plant produces all Volvo trucks for the North American market, including the forthcoming new Volvo VNL, ahead of production later this summer. Volvo says this initiative is part of its broader strategy to decarbonize through a three-pillar approach: enhancing ICE efficiency and drop-in renewable fuels to make the largest immediate emissions reductions while con ..read more

It’s important that your technicians are trained on how to spot brake wear, and that your shops have systems and schedules in place aimed at avoiding wear issues on brakes. Regular visual inspections are crucial to the safety of your trucks and their drivers. We at Fleet Equipment talked to experts in the industry from Bendix and SAF-Holland, and from those conversations, came up with 14 important tips for brake maintenance to share with you today. Watch the video above for the tips. Fleet Equipment’s On The Road is sponsored by Noregon. Subscribe to our newsletter to catch ever ..read more

CMA and Double Coin introduced two new all-steel ST Radials to the Double Coin lineup. The additions are 16-in. sizes, expanding on the RT500 model. Double Coin tells us these include the high-demand sizes of ST235/80R16 and ST235/85R16, designed explicitly for high-speed trailer use. Features and benefits highlighted by the company include: Large steel casing allows for heavier carrying capacity Optimized tread depth for reduced heat build-up Wide shoulders for improved stability Applications include: RV Trailers Fifth Wheel Trailers Horse Trailers Utility Trailers Boat Trailers “These ad ..read more

Peterbilt received a 2024 Environment + Energy (E+E) Leader Award in recognition of its Zero Waste to Landfill designation. This is the 12th year of the E+E Leader Awards. Peterbilt was recognized as an Environmental Impact Winner. The organization says that winners of the award are recognized leaders in environmental initiatives and energy management, with their achievements serving as benchmarks for excellence across the globe. Peterbilt says that its Zero Waste to Landfill program diverts 13.2 million lbs. of waste annually from its operations and also encourages landfill diversion among lo ..read more

Joe Keene, automotive content video producer at Babcox Media, speaks with Hunter Engineering service rep Rick Marzen on Hunter’s HD Elite Wheel Balancer, which features the latest and greatest upgrades, including a computer-based operating system and load roller.  This video is sponsored by Hunter Engineering Co. The post Introduction to the Hunter HD Elite Wheel Balancer appeared first on Fleet Equipment Magazine ..read more

Florida Pneumatic Manufacturing Corp. has released two new models of Aircat Air Hydraulic Riveters (AHR). The 6410 3/16-in. AHR features 2,000 lbs. of pull force and is designed to handle both 5/32-in. and 3/16-in. steel and aluminum structural rivets, as well as 3/16-in. Monobolts, the company said. The 6420 1/4-in. AHR, meanwhile, has 3,700 lbs. of pull force and can handle both 3/16-in. and 1/4-in. steel and aluminum structural rivets, along with 3/16-in. and 1/4-in. Monobolts. Florida Pneumatic says the AHRs feature an on/off switch for their “mandrel vacuum collection system,” as well as ..read more

The headline is a question that’s on a TMC taskforce docket, and one that Al Anderson, vice president of sales and marketing, Peterson Mfg. Co., has a keen interest in. “We haven’t finished the recommended practice yet, but we’re trending towards some percentage of LEDs being out before it’s not legal anymore, which therefore it’s not safe anymore,” he said, standing inside the Peterson Mfg. Co. show trailer at this year’s TMC show held in New Orleans. “Keeping trailer lights lit is vital to uptime because you’re not going to get a violation, you’re not going to get an infraction, you’re not g ..read more