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Many fleets are using technology that monitors tire pressure or automatically adds air as a way to improve fuel efficiency, extend tire life and prevent expensive roadside service calls, but these systems also could play an important role in the industry’s efforts to curb emissions in the years ahead.

ATLANTA — The upcoming federal mandate of electronic logging devices will spur a dramatic increase in technology adoption next year, but implementation could be messy as many carriers continue to wait as long as possible before installing the devices, analysts and technology vendors said.

Trailer dealership River-Roads Sales & Leasing announced it added new dry van and refrigerated trailers from Wabash National Corp. to its product line.

Diesel engine manufacturer Cummins Inc. denied claims it intentionally programmed engines used in Dodge Ram heavy-duty pickup trucks to increase emissions levels beyond the regulated amount, as alleged in a lawsuit filed Nov. 14.

Tire inflation systems provider Aperia Technologies announced the company has raised $16 million to fund expansion.

Commercial wheel and wheel-end supplier Accuride Corp. reported that its shareholders approved the proposed merger with Crestview Partners, a New York-based private equity firm.

Commercial motor vehicle officers reported 13.2% of inspections resulted in out-of-service orders for brake violations during a weeklong brake enforcement operation, compared with 12.3% last year and 16.2% in 2014.

Net preliminary Class 8 truck orders in October fell below 14,000, but cancellations of previous orders that were removed from the books last month complicated the picture, analysts said.

Doonan Specialized Trailer announced it has gutted a 25,000-square-foot manufacturing plant, previously used to stall-build custom trailer products, and created a high-efficiency flatbed trailer plant.