Eagle Hook fall protection system set to take off March 17, 2014 TORONTO, Ont. -- A failure to provide fall protection equipment and training has netted a supervisor of an Ontario garbage removal company 45 days in jail, while the company itself has been slapped with a $75,000 fine.
Pneumatic landing gear demonstrated at TMC March 15, 2014 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Prime Transport Solutions (PTS) demonstrated at the Technology & Maintenance Council meetings, a pneumatic landing gear system that reduces the risk of driver injury and streamlines the coupling/uncoupling process.
Michelin launches Truck Care service network preview image Michelin launches Truck Care service network March 14, 2014 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Michelin introduced at the Technology & Maintenance Council meetings a new program that provides scheduled maintenance and repair services to truck fleets across an integrated service network.
Cooper Tire brings Roadmaster brand back to market preview image Cooper Tire brings Roadmaster brand back to market March 14, 2014 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Cooper Tire has brought its Roadmaster commercial truck tire line back to the market, after a labour stoppage in China last year disrupted production and forced a temporary absence.
Check Call: Predicting the future March 12, 2014 Two issues ago, in The View With Lou column, Fleet Executive publisher and editorial director Lou Smyrlis wrote that a new editor would be taking over the day-to-day operations of this magazine. That’s me. Hello.
Alcoa removes more weight from aluminum wheels preview image Alcoa removes more weight from aluminum wheels March 11, 2014 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Alcoa unveiled at the Technology & Maintenance Council what it claims to be the industry’s lightest-weight 14- and 9-inch aluminum wheels.
Dana introduces new lightweight medium-duty drive axles preview image Dana introduces new lightweight medium-duty drive axles March 10, 2014 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Dana has introduced two new lightweight Spicer S140 Series axles for medium-duty applications.
Eaton, Cummins broaden powertrain collaboration preview image Eaton, Cummins broaden powertrain collaboration March 10, 2014 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Eaton and Cummins have expanded their SmartAdvantage integrated powertrain offerings.
Accuride introduces lighter-weight aluminum wheel, eyes global expansion March 9, 2014 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Accuride has introduced a new aluminum wheel it claims to be the lightest in the market.
Idle Smart adds Battery Protect March 9, 2014 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Idle Smart, maker of an automatic engine start/stop system it says can reduce overnight idling by 70%, has added a Battery Protect feature.
Fuel Defend brings full suite of security products to market March 9, 2014 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Fuel Defend is bringing to market a full line of products that will defend against more than just fuel theft.
ATDynamics to provide trailer tail/side skirt packages March 6, 2014 HAYWARD, Calif. – ATDynamics says it will be packaging its trailer tails with trailer side skirts, to provide complete packages capable of improving fuel economy by 9.6-11.2%.
Espar introduces natural gas-powered cab heater March 6, 2014 INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Espar has introduced a new Airtronic NG Commercial air heater that’s powered by compressed natural gas (CNG), designed for natural gas-powered vehicles.
Navistar adding SCR to MaxxForce 9 and 10 engines March 6, 2014 LISLE, Ill. – Navistar announced it will be adding selective catalytic reduction (SCR) aftertreatment to its MaxxForce 9 and 10 engines, completing its mid-range engine transition to SCR.
Allison claims new transmission programming delivers 20% fuel savings preview image Allison claims new transmission programming delivers 20% fuel savings March 5, 2014 INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Allison Transmission says it has developed a new fuel-efficiency package that can improve fuel mileage by 20%.
