At Pittsburgh Power, we approach our work with a deep-seeded perspective on what an engine needs to perform well. While extremely complex solutions sometimes are necessary,…
Author: Bruce C. Mallinson
Years ago, I was told that seventy five percent of the cost of goods sold came from the transportation of those goods. I used to think…
For many years, in the early part of my career, I was labeled as a “black sheep” in the trucking industry because many of my ideas…
You can’t go wrong with an older engine. For years now, I have been telling you to stay with a 2002 or older engine because of…
We here at Pittsburgh Power have heard your cries about poor performance, low fuel mileage and the frequent EGR problems that the Volvo D12 and D16…
What contributes to fuel mileage in a semi-truck? Many people think it’s always the engine – change one part on the engine and miracles are supposed…
If you own a truck that is powered by a 2004-2010 Cummins, a 2004-2007 Detroit or a 2004-2010 Cat, we can get you at least one…
Driving a truck on rolling terrain takes skill. Unfortunately, too many of today’s drivers use their cruise control in times when they should not. These drivers…
Are you a quitter? Do you settle for mediocrity?? Do you drive a truck that you are unhappy with because of it’s performance and fuel mileage???…
The 2008 Caterpillar nightmare is finally over for one owner operator! In 2007, I received a phone call from an owner operator stating that he was…
Carl Kellner loves power, and he knows how to use it! I recently wrote about Carl, who is from Buffalo, New York, and his 379 Peterbilt…
You may remember a few months ago I wrote an article about how the ECM and engine electrical systems work in your electronic diesel engine. This…
The 2011 Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, KY is now behind us. And what a show it was! I want to thank all of you who…
Have you ever heard of the movie The Last of the Mohicans? It was a movie about a powerful tribe of Native American warriors who resisted…
It’s been 19 years since the first computer-controlled electronic diesel engine for semi trucks has been released. These days, just about everything on the engine is…
