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Cummins unveils new B7.2 and X10 diesel engines

March 6, 2025
The next engine in the company's HELM platform, the B7.2 is built for a variety of medium-duty applications, while the X10 is a mid-bore engine to replace the L9 and X12.
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Equipment

Good truck hunting: How to find truck auctions and evaluate equipment

March 19, 2025
Finding the perfect truck at auction means knowing what to look for and how to assess the equipment and the kind of repairs it'll need from near and far.
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Fluids & Chemicals

Pilot now dispenses B99 biodiesel, a first for travel center networks

March 18, 2025
Three Pilot Flying J locations are now offering B99 biodiesel, which can be derived from used vegetable and animal oil and recycled greases.
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Equipment

Tumultuous tale of Nikola ends with Chapter 11

Feb. 20, 2025
While many were heavily invested in a storybook ending for the zero-emission OEM, Nikola's final chapter ends with bankruptcy and lament.
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2025 Ford F-350 Super Duty
Diagnostic & Repair

Primer on diagnosing diesel pickups

Jan. 28, 2025
Keith Wray, national training manager with Snap-on, offers some diesel diagnostics and repair tips for major OEMs.
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