Volvo Trucks Offers Retrofit Solution for California’s In-Use Emissions Regulations

Volvo Trucks North America reports it now offers dealer-installed retrofit diesel particulate filters (DPF) to meet strict new California emissions requirements for in-use vehicles. The DPFs are designed to work with non-EGR (exhaust gas recirculation) engines sold from 1996 to 2002.

According to Volvo, the proposed new requirements from the California Air Resources Board (CARB) are intended to improve air quality by reducing particulate matter (PM) emissions from older vehicles. The requirements apply to all diesel-powered vehicles over 14,000 pounds GVWR; this includes out-of-state vehicles which operate in California, as well as vehicles based in the state.

CARB projects the use of retrofit DPFs will reduce PM emissions by 13 tons a day in 2014. CARB will offer financial assistance and incentives for the purchase and installation of the DPFs (preliminary details regarding the regulations and financial incentives can be found at http://www.arb.ca.gov/msprog/onrdiesel/documents.htm).

Volvo’s retrofit DPF is integrated into existing exhaust systems and offered in several sizes based upon engine displacement and horsepower. Each retrofit DPF comes with an installation kit, complete with brackets, engineered for the customer’s specific Volvo truck model. Dealer installation is required. The DPFs come with a five year/150,000 mile warranty and can be ordered through any Volvo Trucks dealer in the U.S. and Canada.

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Kenworth Offers Rebate Program For Consolidated Buying Company Members

Kenworth Truck Company recently announced a 2009 truck purchase rebate program with the Consolidated Buying Company (CBC) and its petroleum hauler, private grocery supplier and agricultural hauler members.


The program provides rebates to CBC members on qualifying purchases of new Kenworth trucks ordered through their Kenworth dealer or bought from Kenworth dealer stock. Rebates are $1,250 for orders of three or more Kenworth Class 8 units, $1,000 for one or two Kenworth Class 8 units, and $500 for Kenworth Class 7 units.

“Many customers involved in petroleum, agricultural and private grocery supplier hauling have purchased Kenworth trucks in the past under this Kenworth rebate program with the Consolidating Buying Company,” said Gary Moore, Kenworth assistant general manager for marketing and sales. “We’re pleased to again offer this successful program for 2009.”


Limit for a single customer is 10 trucks per year. The purchaser must identify CBC membership to the Kenworth dealer at the time of truck purchase. Kenworth will pay the first-year CBC membership fee, representing a $500 value, for any qualifying customer that wishes to participate in the rebate program but is not currently a CBC member. Other limitations apply on the Kenworth rebate program.

Source: Kenworth

Navistar Launches PartSmart For Cost-Conscious Truck Owners

In response to the tough economic times, Navistar has announced the launch of a new value line, private label brand of truck parts aimed at cost-conscious truck owners. Known as PartSmart, the new product line offers quality products that cost up to 20 percent less than genuine, original equipment parts.

The PartSmart line focuses on fast-moving and fast-wearing parts for all makes of trucks. Some of the parts available include air valves, bearings, belts, clutch, hoses, hydraulic pads and calipers, lighting, rotating electrics, u-joints, seals and wipers. Product lines will continue to be added based on customer feedback.

“PartSmart provides Navistar a great opportunity to support our customers during these challenging economic times when many customers are cutting back and pinching pennies. With this new value line, Navistar enters a segment of the parts business in which we previously have not been involved,” said Michael Cancelliere, senior vice president and general manager for Navistar Parts in North America. “It’s a necessity in today’s environment to offer cost effective products customers can use to hold down their operating expenses without sacrificing quality.”

Source: Navistar

Yokohama Tire Corporation's Commercial Truck Tires Receive EPA SmartWay Approval

Yokohama Tire Corporation recently announced that three commercial truck tires produced by Yokohama have been approved by the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) SmartWay program, which promotes cleaner, more efficient truck technologies.

According to the EPA, Yokohama's RY617TM steer tire, 703ZLTM drive tire and RY587MC2TM trailer tire met the SmartWay program's criteria regarding low rolling resistance, which makes the tires run cooler. It also helps reduce fuel consumption, which in turn cuts costs and benefits the environment. Because of the EPA's approval, the tires can be used on trucks that are SmartWay-certified.

"Yokohama is honored to be recognized by the EPA for our efforts to produce truck tires that help save fuel and protect the environment," said John Cooney, Yokohama director, commercial sales. "Receiving approval into the SmartWay program reinforces our pledge to our commercial customers to produce the most technologically-advanced tires on the market."

Launched in 2004, EPA's SmartWay program identifies products and services that reduce transportation-related emissions. All of EPA SmartWay transportation programs result in significant, measurable air quality and/or greenhouse gas improvements while maintaining or improving current levels of other emissions and/or pollutants.

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Kenworth Offers PremierCare ExpressLube Service

Kenworth recently announced that PremierCare ExpressLube Service is available for heavy and medium duty trucks at participating Kenworth dealers in the United States and Canada.

According to Kenworth, the service offers a four-filter oil change, complete chassis lube and 20-point vehicle inspection. The inspection includes a check of belts, hoses, tires, wheels, springs, U-bolts, bushings, shocks, brake lining and components, exhaust system mounting, fluid levels, instrument gauges, lights, reflectors, glass, mirrors and horns.

“Kenworth PremierCare ExpressLube Service only takes about an hour and helps customers to keep their trucks well-maintained,” said Dick Von Lehman, Kenworth PremierCare national sales manager for service. “Customers appreciate this Kenworth dealer service, which gets them back on the road quickly.”

Source: Kenworth