Michelin Americas Truck Tires has launched a new wide-base single-trailer tire for regional operations.
October 17, 2014Business, Equipment
Goodyear to Begin Fleet Testing of Air Maintenance Technology
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. said it will begin testing its air maintenance technology for commercial vehicles on trucking fleets in the next few months.Â
October 24, 2014Business, Equipment
Michelin Launches New Wide-Base Trailer Tire
Government, Business, Equipment
NHTSA Investigating Michelin Steer Tire
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has opened a preliminary evaluation of a specific Michelin steer tire for use in autohauler rigs that led to six complaints from truck operators who said the tires were involved in seven accidents.
October 16, 2014Business, Safety, Equipment, Autonomous
Class 8 Orders Increase 32%
Orders for new Class 8 trucks jumped 32% in September from a year ago to 24,900, the highest September in eight years, ACT Research Co. reported.
October 13, 2014Business, Equipment
Cummins Westport Appoints New President
Cummins Westport Inc. said it has promoted Rob Neitzke to president from general manager of the construction segment of Cummins’ off-highway engine business.
October 7, 2014Business, Equipment
Accuride Signs 10-Year Lease Extension for Indiana Headquarters
Accuride Corp. signed a 10-year lease extension for its building in Evansville, Indiana.
September 30, 2014Technology, Equipment
2014 IAA Commercial Vehicles Show
September 30, 2014
Business, Government, Safety, Technology, Equipment, Autonomous
TMW Moves to Smooth Out Operations in Response to Customers’ Feedback
Officials of trucking-management software vendor TMW Systems Inc. last week outlined steps the company is taking to smooth internal operations and user experiences, and several of its associated plug-in partners announced new integrations with TMW products.
September 29, 2014Business, Equipment
Wabco Debuts App to Control Truck Safety Systems
Wabco has developed an app for mobile devices to monitor and control several safety systems on a truck and trailer.
September 25, 2014Business, Government, Safety, Equipment, Autonomous
August Truck Sales Rise 28.4%
Class 8 truck sales leaped 28.4% in August from a year ago to 19,627, the biggest percentage gain in two years, WardsAuto.com reported.
September 22, 2014