Equipment News
Dana expands ring and pinion gearing options
Dana’s expanded ring and pinion gearing options are designed for a range of axles. Expanded Spicer ring and pinion gear options now are available for Dana 44 (226 mm) and Dana 60 (248mm) rear axles ...
GM and Ford announce joint advanced transmission project
Ford Motor Co. and General Motors Co. have signed an agreement under which both companies will jointly develop an all-new generation of advanced technology 9- and 10-speed automatic transmissions for cars, crossovers, SUVs and trucks.
The ...
Watson & Chalin offers lift, trailer axles
Watson & Chalin’s SL-2065 Tru-Track 20K self-steering axle and lift suspension system weighs 1,327 pounds and provides added maneuverability with a 25-degree wheel cut.
The lift axle, compatible with 445/65R22.5 tires and air-disc brakes, has a ...
SCR-equipped MaxxForce 13 receives EPA Certification
Navistar announced today it has received certification from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for its proprietary 13-liter heavy-duty big bore engines with selective catalytic reduction (SCR) emissions technology. The engine is certified by EPA ...
Double Coin to open new distribution center
Double Coin Tires and CMA are pleased to announce the company’s newest distribution center groundbreaking ceremony to take place on April 25, 2013.
The ceremony will mark the beginning of construction for the company’s new warehouse ...
Compliance, Safety, Accountability – Where do we go from here?
This panel held at the Great West Fleet Executive Conference in Las Vegas, May 29-30, will cover the current state of CSA and possible future improvements. Panelists include: Mark Savage, 2013 president, Commercial Vehicle Safety,
Bryan Price, senior transportation specialist, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and a carrier representative who will be announced later.
Register by April 26th and take advantage of our early bird rate of $245. Registration includes all sessions, meals and networking opportunities.
Volvo teams with Department of Energy in facilities initiative
The Volvo Group in North America says it has furthered its commitment to energy efficiency by partnering with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Better Buildings, Better Plants Program. As part of the program, Volvo ...
Stemco compiles wheel end packages
Stemco’s Tire Inflation and/or Light Weight Performance wheel end offerings add new components to the company’s Platinum Performance System Plus offering.
The Tire Inflation package is designed to extend the life of the Aeris Automatic Tire ...
Roush finalizes production schedule for propane F-650
Roush CleanTech says it is now taking orders for the new multipurpose Ford F-650 propane autogas fuel system, with production beginning in October.
“Fleet managers operating cylinder delivery trucks, dump trucks, boom cranes, box trucks, snow ...
East Manufacturing celebrates manufacturing milestone
East Manufacturing is celebrating its 50,000th Trailer built in its manufacturing plant in Randolph, Ohio.
The 50,000 trailer is the East Genesis smooth-side dump body style. East says the trailer is designed with the ideal ...
PACCAR adds Bendix eTrac option for 6×2 suspensions
Bendix's eTrac automated air pressure transfer system for Bendix ABS-6 braking systems with automatic traction control is now commercially available as an option on 6x2 Class 8 tractors and trucks from both Kenworth Truck Company ...
CSA'S Data Trail
Sponsored by PeopleNet
CSA’s crash flaw: Enforcement, accident rates do not mesh
FMCSA’s massive safety program shows gaps in correlation between enforcement and accident rates by carrier size.
Risk & Reward, Part 1: How CSA’s data shows discrimination toward small carriers
Crackdown: FMCSA’s putting extra muscle into shutting down truck fleets
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