CLEVELAND — American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Council on Sept. 12 announced plans for upcoming research projects to evaluate the effects of total combination vehicle alignment on fuel economy and develop criteria to conduct performance demonstrations of at least two prototype electro-mechanical braking systems.
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ConMet Readying Zero-Emission Trailer
CLEVELAND — ConMet eMobility debuted a trailer refrigeration system powered by electric wheel hubs to create what the company calls a “zero-emission trailer.â€
September 12, 2021American Truck Historical Society Announces First Hall of Fame Inductees
The American Truck Historical Society on Sept. 2 announced its first inductees into the American Trucking and Industry Leader Hall of Fame, which is meant to showcase individuals as well as company and association award programs.
September 10, 2021Fleetrite Expands Dealer Footprint
Navistar Inc. announced that Fleetrite truck parts, its aftermarket brand of components for various makes and models of trucks and buses, opened locations in Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Texas.
September 10, 2021Utility Tri-State Relocates in Oklahoma From Arkansas
Utility Trailer Manufacturing Co. announced Utility Tri-State relocated its Siloam Springs, Ark., dealership to West Siloam Springs, Okla.
September 10, 2021Hendrickson Achieves Milestone With Front Steer Axle
Hendrickson Truck Commercial Vehicle Systems announced it produced its 500,000th Steertek fabricated front steer axle.
September 10, 2021Fleets Find Many Ways to Harness Trailer Tracking Data
As more trucking companies invest in trailer tracking systems, they are utilizing this technology in numerous ways.
September 10, 2021iTECH: New Look With a Familiar Feel
When Transport Topics published the inaugural issue of iTECH in April 2001, the trucking industry was only just beginning to realize the enormous potential for information technology to revolutionize business management. A lot has changed since then, and now, so has iTECH.
September 10, 2021Xos Introduces Mobile Charging Station
Xos Inc., a manufacturer of Classes 5-8 electric commercial vehicles, announced the Xos Hu mobile charging station. It is intended as a custom-built alternative to installed charging infrastructure.
September 10, 2021Diesel Exhaust Fluid Sensor Failures Sideline Thousands of Trucks
Ongoing shortages of replacement parts for failed diesel exhaust fluid quality sensors are believed to be causing thousands of trucks nationwide to be disabled and parked.
September 9, 2021