axle News Updates

GovernmentBusinessEquipmentSafety

Senators Push Fix for Dry Bulk Trucking Penalties

Federal lawmakers introduced a bipartisan bill June 18 that would give dry bulk haulers a 10% axle weight variance, aiming to ease penalties tied to load shifting during transport.

June 24, 2025
BusinessTechnologyEquipment

Single Drive Axles Could Reduce Your Fuel Bill

Even with the best basic specs, additional fuel savings will come from substituting a single drive axle for the standard tandem axle drive system.

October 8, 2021
BusinessTechnologyEquipment

Rear Axle Ratios Are Still Moving Downward

Downspeeding saves fuel, and with aerodynamics and tires continuing to improve, truck manufacturers are experimenting with still lower rear axle ratios.

January 24, 2020
Business

Want to Get Your Drivers Back on the Road Faster?

In today’s post ELD Mandate world, every minute can make a difference in productivity and profitability. Learn how a simple app can save time, boost driver retention and get added back end office benefits, including real time weigh data.

July 3, 2019
BusinessEquipment

Fleets Consider Benefits, Costs of 6x2 Axle Configurations

Are 6x2 axle configurations a good way to boost the efficiency of heavy-duty trucks, or do the complications outweigh the benefits? The answer varies from one fleet to another.

June 3, 2019
BusinessEquipment

Dana Reports Rise in 1Q Net Income, Revenue

Dana Inc. reported April 30 first-quarter net income of $108 million, or 73 cents per share, on revenue of $2.1 billion, a 26% rise from $1.7 billion in the first quarter of 2017.

May 1, 2018
BusinessEquipment

Marmon-Herrington Unveils New Heavy-Duty Axles

Marmon-Herrington released new Sisu brand axles, including a 90,000-pound tandem axle set and 136,000-pound tridem axle set.

June 23, 2017
GovernmentBusinessEquipment

Ontario Will Reissue Moratoriums on Axle Weight Penalties

Ontario, Canada’s most populous province announced on Sept. 24 that it will reissue moratoriums on axle weight penalties and only enforce gross vehicle weight violations while a final agreement on those in the excavation/aggregate hauling sector is being negotiated.

September 26, 2016
GovernmentBusinessEquipment

Heavier Six-Axle Trucks Pushed for Use on Interstates

A group of nearly 200 manufacturers, shippers, carriers and allied associations has urged members of Congress to pass vehicle weight reform legislation to allow heavier six-axle trucks on U.S. interstates.

July 7, 2015
BusinessEquipment

Fleets Slow to Adopt 6x2 Axles

Are the 6x2 axle configuration’s fuel savings and reduced weight worth its traction issues, greater tire wear and the difficulties that are always involved with change — especially with diesel prices declining?

February 9, 2015