TravelCenters of America is expanding services to include maintenance of refrigerated trailers at TA facilities nationwide.
SKF/Chicago Rawhide recently participated in the 2004 Charlotte Muscle Team Event in the fight against Muscular Dystrophy. The yearly event benefits the Muscular Dystrophy Association through a silent auction and appearances by various sports personalities.
Michelin Americas Research & Development Corp. has won the 2003 Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) Excellence in Transportation Award in the Mobile Energy Emissions category for Michelin’s X One wide single truck tire. SAE cited the tire’s potential benefits to the environment, including energy savings and emissions reduction.
ArvinMeritor has signed a memorandum of understanding with Axle Alliance Co. (AAC), a subsidiary of DaimlerChrysler headquartered in Detroit. ArvinMeritor will be the turnkey supplier of heavy-duty, tandem rear drive axles to AAC for Freightliner Class 8 trucks.
ChevronTexaco Global Lubricants has reformulated its Chevron Delo 400 motor oil for increased soot dispersancy, anti-wear characteristics and extended drain intervals. The oil meets the upcoming API CI-4 Plus standard for low-emission engines.
Great Dane Trailers has opened a new, 35,000-square-foot branch facility in Mount Joy, Pa.
With two companies jumping into the North American low-cab-forward (LCF) market this year, and one jumping out, it can be hard to know what to expect in this segment. But Mitsubishi Fuso seems committed to doing what it’s always done – making its LCFs better – with tweaks to its FM Class 6 and 7 trucks, and a complete redesign of its FE Class 3-5 vehicles for 2005. The ’05 lineup also will include low-profile, crew-cab and 4WD models, along with an air-suspension option.
