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Commercial Vehicle Suppliers Find Ways to Support Medical Personnel

Sears Seating, Dana Inc. and Cummins Inc. — three of the oldest companies in the nation that typically supply the trucking industry — separately announced they are repurposing their efforts to create products and provide material for medical personnel battling the novel coronavirus.

April 10, 2020

Fleets Weigh Benefits, Drawbacks of Wide-Base Tires Versus Duals

Motor carriers consider many factors — and come to different conclusions — as they evaluate wide-base tires versus standard duals for their tractors and trailers.

April 13, 2020

March Class 8 Sales Near Replacement Levels

U.S. Class 8 retail sales in March fell 27.8% compared with a year earlier, WardsAuto .com reported.

April 9, 2020

Bridgestone Set to Restart North American Tire Plant Operations

Bridgestone Americas announced plans to restart its North American commercial tire plants as well as its North American Firestone industrial products and Firestone building products manufacturing facilities April 13.

April 8, 2020

March Class 8 Orders Drop to Recessionary Levels

Orders for North American Class 8 vehicles in March fell below 8,000, ACT Research reported, as already weak freight demand collided with the spreading coronavirus.

April 7, 2020

Cummins Halts Production at Southern Indiana Plants

Cummins Inc. has temporarily closed until May 4 manufacturing facilities in southern Indiana as the company continues to adjust to the coronavirus pandemic.

April 6, 2020

Hendrickson Adds to Front Steer Axles

Hendrickson Truck Commercial Vehicle Systems announced the expansion of its Steertek NXT portfolio of fabricated front steer axles to include 10,000- and 12,000-pound capacities.

April 6, 2020

Options Expand for Trailer Aerodynamics

Many trucking companies add various aerodynamic systems to their trailers to boost fuel economy, but how much fuel can these products truly save in real-world operating conditions?

April 6, 2020

Cummins Cuts Pay, Hours in US to Offset COVID-19 Impact

Independent engine maker Cummins Inc. announced it slashed CEO pay by 50%, cut compensation for directors by 25% and lowered salaries for all other employees in the United States by 10% and 25% — and reduced working hours in response to the impact of COVID-19.

April 3, 2020