NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Michelin Americas Truck Tires, a division of Michelin North America Inc., said it launched a new premium linehaul steer tire, the X Line Energy Z, that the company guarantees will deliver 20% more mileage than leading competitor linehaul steer tires and 5% better rolling resistance than the XZA3+ tire it replaces.
February 29, 2016Special Coverage, Business
Great Dane Expands AdvantEdge Program, Shows Latest Trailer Enhancements
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Great Dane Trailers has expanded its AdvantEdge national accounts parts and service program by partnering with Love’s Travel Stops.
February 29, 2016Special Coverage, Business
EBE Offers New Vehicle-Maintenance Software
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — EBE Technologies announced the launch of SHIPS vehicle maintenance solution (VMS), which allows carriers to optimize their internal or outsourced maintenance operations.
February 29, 2016Special Coverage, Business, Equipment
Michelin Launches Higher Mileage Linehaul Steer Tire
Special Coverage, Business, Equipment
Alcoa Expands Portfolio of Lightweight Truck Wheels
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Alcoa Inc. expanded what it said was the industry’s lightest heavy-duty truck wheel, Ultra ONE Wheel with MagnaForce alloy, by launching wheel sizes 24.5 inches x 8.25 inches, 22.5 x 14 and 22.5 x 9.
February 29, 2016Special Coverage, Business, Equipment
Halo Tire Inflator Growing in Adoption
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Aperia Technologies Inc. said its Halo brand of tire inflator, introduced two years ago, is in use on thousands of vehicles operated by more than 100 fleets and offered at more than 100 dealer locations.Â
February 29, 2016Special Coverage, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety
TrackPoint, Stemco Partner on Trailer Monitoring
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — TrackPoint Systems and Stemco have partnered to provide tire pressure and mileage monitoring for untethered trailers.
February 29, 2016Special Coverage, Business
Truck-Lite Introduces Light-Out Detection System
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Truck-Lite Co. has introduced its Light-Out Detection System, which alerts drivers when there is a problem with the trailer’s LED safety lighting.
February 29, 2016Special Coverage, Business, Logistics
Shippers' Desire for Data Offers Fleets Opportunities
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Shippers remain more data-driven than ever, and that can present opportunities for carriers, a panel of experts said.
February 29, 2016Special Coverage
Rush Launches Truck-Service Technology Platform, Expands CNG Fuel Systems
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Truck dealership network Rush Enterprises has launched a technology platform that provides fleets with an online view of the service process for their vehicles.
February 29, 2016Special Coverage, Business
TMW Introduces Products to Streamline Maintenance
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — TMW Systems showcased several new software products designed to improve fleet maintenance operations during the annual Technology & Maintenance Council meeting here, including automated management of driver vehicle inspection reports, a mobile app for technicians and new business intelligence tools.
February 29, 2016