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July 13, 2021 Have you seen your fuel costs climbing? As global shipping reaches new heights while diesel stockpiles run low, diesel prices are booming. Diesel hit $3.30 per gallon in the final week of June, the ninth consecutive week of increases, according to the Energy Information Administration. With diesel now 87 cents more than…

If you’ve tried to purchase a new truck or trailer, or even some replacement parts, in the last few months, you know that supply is tight. Unfortunately, nearly every industry expert we’ve talked to predicts that this shortage will last at least until 2022.  First, let’s take a look back at how we got here….

Preventative maintenance. It hangs over all our heads and applies to nearly everything we have. As annoying as it may be, it’s also the easiest and least expensive way to make your car hauler last longer. A little bit of work every week is better for you, your hydraulics system and your bottom line than…

Which Mack engine do you need? If that’s a hard question, don’t worry, we’ll explain the differences between each option and help you choose which is the right option for your truck. While the engines may all seem very similar, they do have some important differences that impact cost, performance and success. Mack MP7 Engine…

Whatever the weather, wherever you drive, an emergency kit is a good thing to carry. But emergency kits aren’t one size fits all. It’s important to take time to customize your emergency kit to how long you’re away from home, where you’re driving, the weather and personal preference. Hot packs and long johns are vital…

One might think Leasing is a straightforward endeavor. For the customer, hopefully it is, but behind-the-scenes at TEC, our Leasing Operations team helps ensure customer needs are met both quickly, and seamlessly. It’s not just about servicing trucks at our dealerships or with our mobile services.  And it’s about more than getting you the right…

Semi trucks are a vehicle we see almost every day. Many young kids are fascinated by the “big cars.” But the average person likely doesn’t know a lot about semi trucks. For example, you might call them tractor-trailers, 18-wheelers or just trucks. In this blog, we’ll answer all your basic questions about semi trucks. What…

With so many rules and regulations in the trucking industry it’s hard to keep up. At TEC, we want to keep you up to date on the latest safety regulation changes that may affect your business. Our partners at Nationalease put together a newsletter detailing some of the changes you should know about. Check out…

October 12th, 2020 With the effects of air pollution literally hanging over our cities, interest in heavy-duty electric trucks has skyrocketed. Now Hino and Toyota are joining forces to develop a Class 8 fuel cell electric truck (FCET). The companies will leverage the newly developed Hino XL Series chassis with Toyota’s proven fuel cell technology…

Volvo brings some of the most powerful yet fuel-efficient engines to the heavy-duty truck industry. When it comes time to select the diesel engine type when buying a new Volvo truck, you have options: the D11, the D13 or the D13TC. Each engine has its advantages, but whichever you choose, you can feel confident on…

June 18th, 2020 Volvo Trucks North America deployed its first pilot VNR Electric truck out of TEC Equipment’s Fontana, California dealership as part of the Volvo LIGHTS (Low Impact Green Heavy Transport Solutions) project – an innovative collaboration between Volvo, TEC Equipment, the South Coast Air Quality Management District (South Coast AQMD) and 12 other…

After a long wait, the Federal Motor Carriers Safety Administration (FMCSA), finally announced the final changes to the hours of service regulations. The revisions, the result of over 8,000 public comments, were announced on May 14 by Acting Administrator Jim Mullen. The ruling is intended to add flexibility to the lives of truckers.  Previously, the…