Goodyear CheckPoint systems can now be leased preview image Goodyear CheckPoint systems can now be leased September 15, 2021 Goodyear is now offering customized leasing options for the CheckPoint drive-over reader that automatically inspects tire pressure and tread depth. That, Goodyear says, makes CheckPoint more accessible to national…
Mack shoulders truck maintenance with premium service agreement preview image Mack shoulders truck maintenance with premium service agreement September 15, 2021 Mack Trucks is replacing existing maintenance plans with a new premium service agreement that shifts routine and preventive maintenance to the Mack dealer network. Plans can be added to…
Links bring ROI to intelligent suspensions preview image Links bring ROI to intelligent suspensions September 15, 2021 Link Mfg. has unveiled a family of intelligent auxiliary suspensions to be available in 2022. Testing with 8K, 10K, 13.5K and 20K ROI auxiliary suspension systems is underway. The…
Orange EV upgrading T-Series terminal trucks preview image Orange EV upgrading T-Series terminal trucks September 15, 2021 Orange EV’s electric terminal trucks – an update to the T-Series Class 8 units that have been on the market since 2015 – will be available by the third quarter…
LayerLok adds another layer to trailers, containers preview image LayerLok adds another layer to trailers, containers September 14, 2021 Doleco LayerLok systems are maximizing the payload capacities of dry vans, reefers and shipping containers by establishing a second layer within the spaces. The LayerLok XP and AF are…
Hyundai Translead platform taps into multiple sensors preview image Hyundai Translead platform taps into multiple sensors September 14, 2021 Hyundai Translead’s HT LinkSense is an open-platform smart trailer system that integrates with an array of telematics partners – including CalAmp, Orbcomm, Phillips Connect, PowerFleet, Road Ready, Sensata, Xirgo,…
Hendrickson Watchman watches trailer wheel ends preview image Hendrickson Watchman watches trailer wheel ends September 13, 2021 Hendrickson is launching Watchman wheel-end sensors for trailers that run on a vehicle area network developed by Sensata Technologies. Initially offering data about trailer tire pressures and wheel-end temperatures,…
Bendix adds demo truck to diagnostic software preview image Bendix adds demo truck to diagnostic software September 13, 2021 Bendix ACom Pro diagnostic software integrates a new “demo truck” to help technicians better understand the tool’s capabilities. With that, trainers can see the features, tests and support offered…
Bendix air dryer features electronic controls preview image Bendix air dryer features electronic controls September 13, 2021 Bendix is building on its AD-HF air dryer with the release of a new unit – the AD-HFi — that adds electronic pressure control. The new functionality comes courtesy of…
Mitchell 1 shop software connects with fleet systems preview image Mitchell 1 shop software connects with fleet systems September 13, 2021 Mitchell 1 has added fleet management and communication features to the latest version of its Manager SE Truck Edition shop management software. Repair facilities using the software to track…
Former Audi engineer styles BYD electric trucks preview image Former Audi engineer styles BYD electric trucks September 3, 2021 BYD turned to Wolfgang Josef Egger, a former Audi chief designer, to style the cabs for the new Gen3 8TT and 6F battery-electric trucks. The Class 8 Gen 3…
Charging system promises flexibility preview image Charging system promises flexibility September 2, 2021 The Heliox 180 kW Flex Charge has emerged as an option for high-powered depot and overnight charging for single or multiple vehicles, including buses and trucks. The plug-in system is…
Lithium-ion power for trucks preview image Lithium-ion power for trucks September 1, 2021 Roadwarrior’s lithium-ion LightningVolt battery is a plug-and-play upgrade for auxiliary power units and power inverters, supporting sleeper amenities such as air conditioning, a fridge, microwave and more. Designed in…
Dana adds e-axles to powertrain family preview image Dana adds e-axles to powertrain family September 1, 2021 Dana is expanding its Spicer electrified e-powertrain family to include single and tandem e-axles for a variety of Class 7 and 8 trucks. The Spicer Electrified Zero-8 e-axles use Dana…
Dana begins e-axle production, supporting FCCC MT50e vehicles preview image Dana begins e-axle production, supporting FCCC MT50e vehicles September 1, 2021 Dana is beginning production on the first in a lineup of Spicer electrified Zero-6 e-axles – the es9000r e-axle – to support Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation’s all-electric MT50e medium-duty delivery…