Fontaine Trailers from Tallman Truck Centre preview image Fontaine Trailers from Tallman Truck Centre October 17, 2016 Since 1945, Fontaine Trailers has beed building lightweight, durable trailers built to haul even the toughest loads.
Cooper Tire offers new size for Roadmaster RM332 wide-based tire October 14, 2016 FINDLAY, Ohio – Cooper Tire and Rubber Company is now offering a new size in its Roadmaster RM332 wide-based (WB) commercial tire line. Now available in 385/65R22.5 in load range…
Tremcar shows off new vacuum tank preview image Tremcar shows off new vacuum tank October 13, 2016 SAINT-JEAN-SUR-RICHELIEU, Que. — Tremcar has manufactured a new vacuum tank for Enviro Urgence, the company announced this week. Over the years, Tremcar has developed the expertise in the vacuum…
Kenworth offers Bendix Wingman Advanced as option for its T270 and T370 models October 5, 2016 ELYRIA, Ohio – Kenworth Truck Company revealed recently that it is expanding its availability of Bendix Wingman Advanced– a collision mitigation technology…
There’s an app for Mack October 5, 2016 Mack Trucks has unveiled a new mobile app, Mack ASIST, that customers can use to manage service activities. The cloud-based Service Relationship Management tool connects fleet customers, dealers, service providers,…
Kenworth enhances power management preview image Kenworth enhances power management October 5, 2016 The power management system available on Kenworth T680 and T880 trucks has expanded to include a new fuel-fired bunk heater and automatic starts and stops based on temperatures inside the cab.
Kenworth T680 Advantage gets 52″ sleeper preview image Kenworth T680 Advantage gets 52″ sleeper October 5, 2016 Kenworth is expanding its Kenworth T680 Advantage lineup to include a 52-inch sleeper designed for regional haulers such as tank, bulk, flatbed, heavy haul and lowboy operations where drivers may only spend a couple of nights on the road.
FlowBelow AeroKit now offered by Kenworth preview image FlowBelow AeroKit now offered by Kenworth October 5, 2016 Kenworth is enhancing its aerodynamic offerings with FlowBelow's tractor AeroKit as an option on the T680.
Uniroyal rolls out new SmartWay-verified drive tire preview image Uniroyal rolls out new SmartWay-verified drive tire October 4, 2016 GREENVILLE, S.C.—Michelin announced today the addition of the Uniroyal LD10 for commercial trucks, a SmartWay-verified long-haul drive tire. It is available two sizes, 275/80R22.5 with load range G and 11R22.5…
‘Reasoning’ engine technology added to SmartLINQ October 4, 2016 Peterbilt has expanded its SmartLINQ remote diagnostics platform to include all Class 8 truck engines. But a special type of engine may make one of the biggest differences of all.
Navistar names SAF-Holland its standard fifth wheel partner October 3, 2016 MUSKEGON, Mich. – SAF-Holland announced today that Navistar has named it its standard position fifth wheel partner. As well, the company’s FW17 was awarded the prestigious position as the standard fifth wheel…
Yokohama unveils new environmentally-friendly tire preview image Yokohama unveils new environmentally-friendly tire October 3, 2016 SANTA ANA, Calif. — Yokohama Tire Corporation revealed its new BlueEarth commercial tire called the BluEarth 709L ultra wide base (UWB) drive tire. The new tire is SmartWay-verified and designed…
PACCAR’s proprietary 40,000-pound tandem October 3, 2016 PACCAR has unveiled a new proprietary tandem axle rated at 40,000 pounds and supporting Gross Combination Weights of up to 80,000 pounds.
Utility reveals new dry van trailer option preview image Utility reveals new dry van trailer option October 2, 2016 CITY OF INDUSTRY, Calif. – Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company has revealed recently its new dry van trailer option – the 4000D-X Composite Tall Bottom Rail (TBR). “Our 4000D-X Composite TBR…
Lytx enhances, expands video views October 2, 2016 Lytx is enhancing its existing DriveCam video telematics platform and even introducing a new system that captures ongoing images from multiple cameras.