SCR = Selective Catalytic Reduction | DEF = Diesel Exhaust Fluid
Some new terms explained: How the DuraMax meets new emissions standards?
The DuraMax V-8 turbocharged diesel will employ an after-treatment system to help comply with 2010 federal regulations to reduce nitrogen-oxide levels in diesel emissions by more than 80 percent compared with the previous standard. This after-treatment system is a three-stage process; a key component is the use of Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF). Continue Reading…
CA Commercial Truck Drivers License
Because there are different opinions of what requires a Commercial Drivers License (CDL), we offer here an excerpt on who needs the license and a PDF file of the entire Commercial Drivers License manual from the State of California DMV. Please let us know if you have any questions.
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CA Numbers Explained
You may have seen those numbers that have CA in front of them on the bottom of the doors of large commercial trucks. Those are called Motor Carrier Permit numbers and the requirements of who needs them has changed in recent years. Below is an excerpt and a link to answer all of your questions regarding CA numbers. Continue Reading…
Who Must Stop at the Truck Scales?
Good question! Here is information that we have borrowed from the State of California to help you with this question. Please ask our sales team for more information. Continue Reading…
Weight and Size Limits
The State of California Cal Trans website has a great page with many links to answer most of the questions you may have regarding weight and size limits, oversize permits and many more subjects. Click the link below for this information.