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L ast December, the API's PC-11 specification became the first new diesel engine oil category change in more than a decade. For Michael Alessi, a senior research engineer at ExxonMobil, it marked the culmination of a long journey. That's because Alessi served as the chairman of the development task force that created the new Volvo T-13 oxidation test. Alessi provides answers to ques- tions surrounding PC-11 compliant oils and the importance of the Volvo T-13 test: Q: Why is the Volvo T-13 test so critical to the PC-11 category? Alessi: The Volvo T-13 diesel engine oil test was designed specifically for the PC-11 category to mea- sure oxidation under severe high- temperature conditions. In fact, PC-11 is the first diesel engine oil specification that includes a dedi- cated diesel oxidation test. It is much more intensive and se- vere test than the predecessor Mack T-12 test and is designed to replicate the severity that new CK-4 and FA-4 oils will be put through in modern engines, specifically running oils under extremely high temperatures over long oil drains. In fact, some CJ-4 oils designed to pass the Mack T-12 test wouldn't be able to finish the T-13 test. Q: What were some of the chal- lenges the task force needed to overcome in creating the test? Alessi: The task force consisted of more than 20 industry leaders with extensive experience, including ExxonMobil celebrates the outstanding careers of past and MARCH 2016 BUSINESS SOLUTIONS FOR TRUCKING PROFESSIONALS ECONOMIC OUTLOOK QUICK COMPLIANCE Technology makes it easier, faster to run legal page 69 EXTENDING TIRE LIFE In ate, rotate, watch them roll page 28 REALTIME WEIGHTS, TOLLS What's next for bypass systems page 44 What's the business environment for eets? page 61 CCJ_0316_Cover.indd 1 2/23/16 3:51 PM ExxonMobil discusses impact of API PC-11 specification and process of creating Volvo T-13 test 2016 Kevin Tomlinson South Shore Transportation 2015 Doug White Dunbar Armored 2014 Jerry Thrift Ryder System 2013 Marc Clark FedEx Express 2012 Joe Stianche J.M. Stianche Services 2011 Carl Tapp P.A.M. Transport 2010 Mike Jeffress Maverick Transportation 2002 Joe Fleming Falcon Transport 2001 Sid Gooch FedEx Express 2000 John Sullivan Ryder Transportation Services 1999 Bill Wolterstorff Sather Trucking 1998 Darry Stuart Cumberland Farms 1997 Duke Drinkard Drinkard Southeastern Freight Lines 1996 Howard Stirk Puget Sound Truck Lines 1988 Hugh Watts Carolina Freight Lines 1987 Kenneth Brooks Watkins Motor Lines 1986 Gary Thompson Kraft 1985 David Rupert Anheuser-Busch 1984 J.C. Charlesworth Associated Grocers 1983 James Dermody Interstate Brands 1982 Odell Whittington, Jr. Holly Farms