Kenworth T880S enters production March 7, 2017 LAS VEGAS, Nev. – Production begins this week for the Kenworth T880S, the company announced today. According to Kenworth, the truck has been a much-anticipated option for mixer body builders…
Meritor Launches “Most Efficient” Drive Axle Ever preview image Meritor Launches “Most Efficient” Drive Axle Ever March 4, 2017 Meritor unveiled its new 14X HE high-efficiency linehaul tandem drive axle on Feb. 26 here at the Technology & Maintenance Council's Annual Meeting & Transportation Technology Exhibition.
A new app helps drivers find parking March 3, 2017 Truck Parking Europe, the largest free parking app for truckers in Europe has expanding to the US with Truck Parking USA. The new app, available now on Android and…
Lightweight fixed frame air suspension preview image Lightweight fixed frame air suspension March 2, 2017 SAF-Holland's new CBX23 AeroBeam fixed frame air suspension - designed for weight-sensitive flatdeck and tanker applications -- has been unveiled with a base weight of 465 pounds, offering what the company says is the lightest air suspension available.
Stoughton 2017 upgrades, reefer to come preview image Stoughton 2017 upgrades, reefer to come March 2, 2017 Stoughton has unveiled a series of design improvements for its trailers this year, including several standard components.
High-efficiency linehaul tandem drive axle preview image High-efficiency linehaul tandem drive axle March 2, 2017 Meritor's new 14XE HE high-efficiency linehaul tandem drive axle has shed 30 pounds from existing 14X models, and improved efficiency by 1.5%.
Intelligent trailer module March 1, 2017 Haldex has unveiled its new Intelligent Trailer Control Module (ITCM), increasing the communication speeds and functionality available through Antilock Braking Systems.
Lighter driveshaft for downspeeding March 1, 2017 Dana is beginning production on its new SPL 350 Lite driveshaft that has been optimized for high-efficiency on-highway and heavy-haul vehicles which rely on downspeeding. It supports axle ratios lower than 2.26:1
Maintenance software for smaller fleets March 1, 2017 TMW has unveiled a new maintenance management software package for fleets that manage up to 150 pieces of equipment.
Axle ratio for downspeeding preview image Axle ratio for downspeeding March 1, 2017 Dana has introduced a new 2.47:1 axle ratio for its Spicer AdvanTEK 40 tandem axle to support downspeeding in linehaul trucks
Terminal tractor fifth wheel preview image Terminal tractor fifth wheel March 1, 2017 SAF-Holland is introducing a new enhanced fifth wheel designed for terminal tractors -- an application that couples more times in an hour than a linehaul tractor might complete in a month.
Cummins X15 extended drain program preview image Cummins X15 extended drain program March 1, 2017 Cummins is providing its OilGuard program at no charge for 2017 X15 Efficiency and Performance engines, providing the engine performance data and oil analysis needed to push oil drains up to 80,000 miles (128,000 kilometers) rather than set distances or times.
Mack increases uptime preview image Mack increases uptime March 1, 2017 New over-the-air software updates and a free trial of the Telogis Fleet management tool
Route optimization improved March 1, 2017 Omnitracs' Roadnet Anywhere v4.4 introduces new tools that illuminate potential and optimal savings
