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Goodyear launches FleetHQ app

AKRON, Ohio -- Goodyear has developed a new app for its FleetHQ program, which allows drivers in the field to more efficiently solicit roadside assistance.

Freightliner introduces new roof fairing, starts production of 122SD

DALLAS, Texas -- Freightliner today announced the availability of a new factory-installed roof fairing for the Cascadia and Cascadia Evolution, as well as the start of production of the 122SD vocational truck.

Double Coin tire gains SmartWay approval

MONROVIA, Calif. -- Double Coin has announced its RR680 tire has been approved by the US EPA SmartWay program.

Western Star launches new 4900XD water tanker

FORT MILL, S.C. -- Western Star has partnered with Klein Products to develop a 6,500-gallon water tank truck for the 4900XD.

PIT study validates fuel savings from 6×2 tractors

MONTREAL, Que. -- Performance Innovation Transport (PIT) has wrapped up testing on 6x2 tractors, which shows fuel savings of 2.6-3.5% compare to 6x4 configurations.

East Manufacturing introduces all-aluminum flatbed trailer

RANDOLPH, Ohio –East Manufacturing has introduced a new all-aluminum flatbed trailer with narrow-neck design. East has combined its new flatbed trailer with Sliding Systems, Inc. (SSI) all-aluminum Curtainside unit, resulting in one of...

Meritor now standard axle supplier for Capacity Trucks

TROY, Mich. Meritor has been named standard axle supplier for Capacity Trucks’ specialty and industrial truck fleets.

Cat now offering SAF-Holland fifth wheels

MUSKEGON, Mich. -- SAF-Holland has announced Caterpillar is now offering its fifth wheels as factory-installed options on its Class 8 trucks.

Navistar reaches ISX milestone; claims market share is improving

LISLE, Ill. -- Navistar announced today it has now received more than 10,000 orders for International trucks with the Cummins ISX15 engine with selective catalytic reduction (SCR).

Goodyear introduces wide-base tire retreads

AKRON, Ohio -- Goodyear has come out with two new retreads for wide-base tires, which it says will extend the service life of the tires.

International TranStar now available with 13L SCR engine

LISLE, Ill. -- Navistar has announced it has re-launched the International TranStar regional haul tractor with the MaxxForce 13 engine with SCR.

Aluminum fifth wheel now available from all Class 8 OEMs

MUSKEGON, Mich. -- SAF-Holland has announced its FWAL aluminum fifth wheel is now available for factory installation with all Class 8 OEMs.

Eaton manual transmissions available with ISX12 G engine

GALESBURG, Mich. -- Eaton has announced its manual transmissions can now be ordered in Freightliner Cascadia trucks with Cummins Westport natural gas engines.

Freightliner makes LED headlights standard

NAPA, Calif. -- Freightliner has announced LED headlamps are now standard on its Cascadia and Cascadia Evolution models.

Some financial facts about Canadian LNG truck ownership

BOUCHERVILLE, Que. -- As questions arise and numbers swirl about the costs associated with owning and operating liquefied natural gas-powered (LNG) trucks, we are learning more from early adopters in Quebec about what to expect.