NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Peterbilt Motors Co. introduced new chassis routings for Models 579 and 567, which run the length of the truck and organize air, electrical and fuel lines into individual bundles to allow quick identification and servicing of the systems.
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Seth Clevenger and Mike Senatore dive into the Transport Topics Top 100 list of the largest logistics companies. They address trade challenges, mergers, sector trends and more.
Wabash Turns to Structural Composites for Next-Gen Trailer, Truck Bodies
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Wabash National Corp. has begun to roll out its newest designs based on molded structural composites, starting with final-mile and refrigerated truck bodies that are available now.Â
March 1, 2016Bridgestone Shows New Steer Tire at TMC
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Bridgestone Americas displayed its R283A Ecopia steer tire here at the Technology & Maintance Council annual meeting.
March 1, 2016Training, Outreach Key to Solving Technician Shortage, Maintenance Execs Say
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The key to solving the technician shortage lies in developing the workers of tomorrow rather than recruiting from the shrinking pool of experienced technicians, maintenance executives and business leaders said.
March 3, 2016New Oils for Engines Set to Arrive in December
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Work on improving engine oils to assist in fuel efficiency is complete, and the two new oils, CK-4 and FA-4, will be available in December, said Dan Arcy, global OEM technical manager of Shell Global Solutions.
March 1, 2016TrackPoint, 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, 2016Truck-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, 2016TMW 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, 2016Michelin Launches Higher Mileage Linehaul Steer Tire
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, 2016Alcoa 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.
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