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Diesel Differences-Whats in Your Tank?

Sep 28, 2026 · 43 min · 12 segments

Do you really know what you're pumping into your fuel tank? The sign says diesel, but that doesn't mean the fuel coming out of every pump is the same. Refiners must meet certain standards, including…

Do you really know what you're pumping into your fuel tank? The sign says diesel, but that doesn't mean the fuel coming out of every pump is the same. Refiners must meet certain standards, including cetane rating and sulfur content. But other characteristics that can have a real impact on a truck's operation — including cloud point, cold filter plugging point and suspended water — can vary considerably.

Do you really know what you're pumping into your fuel tank? The sign says diesel, but that doesn't mean the fuel coming out of every pump is the same. Refiners must meet certain standards, including…

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Show signals: SuitabilitySafeBiasNot politicalAudience≈3k followers

Speakers: Jed TalbotGuestRich GuidaGuestJim ParkHostStan CampbellHost

Top entities: Canada×15 United States×9 North America×4 Winter diesel fuel Cetane number×2

Welcoming the Howes Experts1:51 – 2:45

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Stan CampbellHost

1:51

We're happy to welcome to this Truck News Talk episode Rich Guida, Marketing Communications Manager and Jed Talbot, Chemist, both at Howes Products.

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Stan CampbellHost

2:02

Now, we do communicate with Rich several times a year, mostly through email.

S

Stan CampbellHost

2:07

And as you likely know, Howes Products has been a supporter of Truck News Talk and before that, the Trucker Radio Show for 14 years.

S

Stan CampbellHost

2:17

But this is the first time we actually have an opportunity to talk to Rich.

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Stan CampbellHost

2:21

So welcome, Rich and Jed, to TNT.

Rich GuidaGuest

2:25

Well, thank you very much.

Rich GuidaGuest

2:26

It's been long overdue, and I'm happy to be here and joining you both.

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Stan CampbellHost

2:29

Well, we want to thank you for your support all this time.

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Stan CampbellHost

2:33

I want to get into the long history of Howe's family a little later, but right now, I want to turn it over to my co-host, Jim Park, who has a great deal of experience as a former driver and a fuel hauler.

CanadaCountryCountry in North America
97%15 mentions
United StatesCountryCountry in North America
92%9 mentions
North AmericaContinentContinent
87%4 mentions
Winter diesel fuelEntity
82%1 mention
Cetane numberEntity
76%2 mentions
Willie NelsonPersonAmerican singer and guitarist
71%1 mention
LubricityEntity
66%1 mention
KenworthCompanyManufacturing company
61%1 mention
ASTM InternationalCompanyStandards organization
55%3 mentions
TexasAdministrative AreaUS state
50%2 mentions
South AmericaContinentContinent
45%1 mention
FahrenheitEntityTemperature
39%1 mention
MississippiAdministrative AreaUS state
34%1 mention
Middle EastAdministrative AreaRegion
29%1 mention
Tony JusticePersonTruck driver
24%1 mention
EdmontonCityCity in Alberta, Canada
13%1 mention
Gulf Coast of the United StatesPlaceArea in the United States of America
13%1 mention
LouisianaAdministrative AreaUS state
13%1 mention
ArizonaAdministrative AreaUS state
3%1 mention

MarketingBusiness
Diesel Fuel PropertiesScience > Chemistry > Fuel Chemistry
Cetane Number and Cold-Flow CharacteristicsScience > Chemistry > Fuel Chemistry > Diesel Fuel Properties
Diesel Fuel SystemsEngineering > Mechanical Engineering > Vehicle Systems
Fuel Filter Plugging and Injector WearEngineering > Mechanical Engineering > Vehicle Systems > Diesel Fuel Systems
Diesel Fuel BlendingEnergy > Fuels > Petroleum Fuels
Number One, Number Two, and Biodiesel BlendsEnergy > Fuels > Petroleum Fuels > Diesel Fuel Blending
Fuel and Water ContaminationEnvironment > Environmental Contamination
Diesel Tank Microbial GrowthEnvironment > Environmental Contamination > Fuel and Water Contamination
Algae, Sludge, and Water-Related Fuel DamageEnvironment > Environmental Contamination > Fuel and Water Contamination > Diesel Tank Microbial Growth
Fuel AdditivesBusiness > Marketing > Product Marketing
FuelsEnergy
ChemistryScience
Product MarketingBusiness > Marketing
Vehicle SystemsEngineering > Mechanical Engineering
Fuel ChemistryScience > Chemistry
Environmental ContaminationEnvironment
Mechanical EngineeringEngineering
Petroleum FuelsEnergy > Fuels
Environment
Energy
Science
Business
Engineering

Welcoming the Howes Experts1:51 – 2:45

S

Stan CampbellHost

1:51

We're happy to welcome to this Truck News Talk episode Rich Guida, Marketing Communications Manager and Jed Talbot, Chemist, both at Howes Products.

S

Stan CampbellHost

2:02

Now, we do communicate with Rich several times a year, mostly through email.

S

Stan CampbellHost

2:07

And as you likely know, Howes Products has been a supporter of Truck News Talk and before that, the Trucker Radio Show for 14 years.

S

Stan CampbellHost

2:17

But this is the first time we actually have an opportunity to talk to Rich.

S

Stan CampbellHost

2:21

So welcome, Rich and Jed, to TNT.

Rich GuidaGuest

2:25

Well, thank you very much.

Rich GuidaGuest

2:26

It's been long overdue, and I'm happy to be here and joining you both.

S

Stan CampbellHost

2:29

Well, we want to thank you for your support all this time.

S

Stan CampbellHost

2:33

I want to get into the long history of Howe's family a little later, but right now, I want to turn it over to my co-host, Jim Park, who has a great deal of experience as a former driver and a fuel hauler.

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