NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Wabash National Corp. unveiled two new trailer add-on products which it said, when used together, can boost fuel economy 9% or more by improving aerodynamics.
February 18, 2015Special Coverage, Business
Cooper Adds Roadmaster Tire, Eyes Fleet Market
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Cooper Tire introduced a new Roadmaster tire on the highway specifically engineered to withstand the demands of drop-deck trailers, and company officials said they plan to enter the fleet market later this year.
February 18, 2015Special Coverage, Business, Equipment
Wabash, Strehl Release New Trailer Aerodynamic Products
Special Coverage
Proposed Rule for Light V2V Program Expected in 2016
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Federal transportation officials plan to issue a proposed rule on requirements for a light connected-vehicle program in 2016, but they will decide on the direction of a heavy connected-vehicle testing program later this year, a Department of Transportation official said.
February 18, 2015Special Coverage, Business
Be Aware of Elements That Cause Corrosion, Experts Say
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Fifty years ago, the only type of corrosion the trucking industry worried about was from road salt on the truck chassis. But today, no part of a truck is safe from corrosion, said those who run, build, maintain and wash trucks.
February 18, 2015Special Coverage
Task Force Stresses Skills Needed by Entry-Level Techs
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — With a fast-growing shortage of heavy-truck technicians weighing on their minds, members of a new Technology & Maintenance Council task force began a lively, wide-ranging debate on defining the necessary skills for entry-level technicians.
February 18, 2015Special Coverage, Business, Equipment
Cummins Filtration Releases New Filter
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Cummins Filtration Inc. announced the release of a new oil filter for the Cummins ISX15 engine.
February 17, 2015Special Coverage, Business, Autonomous
Capacity Trucks Introduces Sabre Terminal Tractor at TMC
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Capacity Trucks showed a new terminal tractor for warehouse, port and intermodal operations while another terminal tractor maker, Kalmar Ottawa, said its T2 terminal tractor helped the company to its second-best year ever.
February 17, 2015Special Coverage, Government, Business, Safety, Autonomous
ATA’s Osiecki Outlines Trucking’s Legislative, Regulatory Outlook
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The trucking industry is continuing to pursue policy goals in a long-term highway bill, including a permanent fix to the suspended hours-of-service restart provision, American Trucking Associations’ Dave Osiecki said.
February 17, 2015Special Coverage, Business
QuikQ Announces Q-Gate to Prevent Unauthorized Vehicle Use
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — QuikQ, provider of cardless direct fuel-sale systems, introduced Q-Gate technology that detects and validates vehicle-mounted RFID tags and engages gate opening systems.
February 17, 2015Special Coverage, Business, Technology
Optronics Unveils Anti-Theft Lighting System, LED SuperLamp Technology
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Optronics International, an offshore vehicle lighting manufacturer, rolled out a LampLock anti-theft lighting system and also re-engineered electrical components for its LED SuperLamp.
February 17, 2015