Mack Trucks announced it is making a battery refresher standard on all Mack models to maximize uptime and significantly extend the life of electrical charging-system components.
April 12, 2019BusinessTechnologyEquipment
Stanadyne Buys Pure Power Technologies
Stanadyne has acquired Pure Power Technologies Inc., a manufacturer of diesel fuel injectors and turbochargers headquartered in Columbia, S.C.
April 12, 2019BusinessTechnologyEquipment
Bridgestone Adds Ecopia Steer Tire
Bridgestone Americas Inc. announced the launch of its Bridgestone R284 Ecopia steer tire, which is designed for improved fuel economy, enhanced treadwear and is SmartWay-certified for low rolling resistance.
April 12, 2019GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafetyEditorial
Editorial: Keeping Up With the 鈥楬ands鈥 of Time
The notion of being a 鈥渉ands-on鈥 worker still carries weight in professional circles. Increasingly, though, some of the things that once were decidedly 鈥渉ands-on鈥 are becoming much more 鈥渉ands-off鈥 thanks to the march of technological innovation.
April 11, 2019BusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafetyLogisticsTop 100
Prognostics Takes Shape as the Future of Truck Repair
Condition-based maintenance is coming to commercial vehicles, and bringing with it transformative possibilities to expand real-time operational insights, foster an improved warranty process and, perhaps, accelerate sales of replacement parts, experts said.
April 11, 2019BusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafety
Digital Dashboard Cameras Gaining Truckers' Acceptance
As digital technology in trucking grows, so, too, do the ways it can be combined.
April 10, 2019GovernmentBusinessEquipmentSafety
CVSA Petitions FMCSA to Drop Rear Underride Guard Label Requirement
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance has petitioned federal regulators to eliminate a requirement that manufacturer certification stickers be on truck and trailer rear underride guards.
April 9, 2019BusinessTechnologyEquipment
Trailers of the Future Will Be Smarter, Lighter, More Aerodynamic
Dry van and refrigerated trailers will evolve over the next 10 years to become more connected, lighter, more durable and more aerodynamic than today鈥檚 equipment, executives at major trailer manufacturers said.
April 8, 2019GovernmentBusinessEquipmentSafety
Steering, Suspension Systems Focus of 2019 CVSA Roadcheck
Steering and suspension systems will be the focus of the annual Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance International Roadcheck event June 4-6.
April 5, 2019BusinessEquipment
Dana Expands Aftermarket Portfolio
Dana Inc. announced the addition of premium aftermarket differential carrier bearing kits to its Spicer Select all-makes drivetrain portfolio.
April 5, 2019