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.
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Truck-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, 2016
Justin Olsen, maintenance director at TCW, breaks down the hidden impact of poor trailer management on operations, compliance and safety.Â
Rush Launches Truck-Service Technology Platform, Expands CNG Fuel Systems
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Truck dealership network Rush Enterprises has launched a technology platform that provides fleets with an online view of the service process for their vehicles.
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, 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.
February 29, 2016Halo Tire Inflator Growing in Adoption
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Aperia Technologies Inc. said its Halo brand of tire inflator, introduced two years ago, is in use on thousands of vehicles operated by more than 100 fleets and offered at more than 100 dealer locations.Â
February 29, 2016Shippers' Desire for Data Offers Fleets Opportunities
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Shippers remain more data-driven than ever, and that can present opportunities for carriers, a panel of experts said.
February 29, 2016Execs Weigh Pros and Cons of Cloud Computing
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Cloud computing can make it easier to deploy software and access data, but fleets must weigh the pros and cons of this approach as they decide which functions are a good fit for the cloud and which are better to keep on their in-house infrastructure.
February 29, 2016International Debuts Over-The-Air Reprogramming of ECMs
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — International Truck announced that over-the-air reprogramming of engine control modules for all International Truck models powered by its N9, N10 and N13 engines is available for no charge.
February 29, 2016Failing to Prepare Disaster Plan Can Be Biggest Disaster, Experts Say
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — To recover from a disaster and ensure your fleet or manufacturing facility remains resilient afterward takes planning, then testing the plan, revising the plan, and testing it again and again, experts said.
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