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SAF-HOLLAND Introduces SAF INTEGRAL Air Disc Brake Axle System with P89 Wheel End Package

SAF-HOLLAND, a leading global manufacturer of suspensions, fifth wheels, and landing gear, announces the introduction of its SAF INTEGRAL Air Disc Brake Axle System with P89 Wheel End Package, ideal for SAF air suspension systems. Designed with the fleet in mind, the P89 is a durable, long-life system that is easily maintained.The P89 accommodates up […]

April 16, 2014

Technician shortage: Fleets, dealers, shops face growing gap for qualified mechanics

Just like the driver shortage plaguing trucking fleets and projected to worsen in the next decade, so too does the industry face a growing need for truck mechanics.

April 16, 2014

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Bridgestone Commercial unveils new Tire Advisor Mobile App

Bridgestone Commercial Solutions (BCS) today introduced a mobile app designed to help fleets and dealers quickly access and compare information about the Bridgestone family of commercial tire brands. Called Tire Advisor, the app is a one-stop resource connecting users to a comprehensive catalog offering multiple search capabilities with the ability to create a library for […]

April 15, 2014

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British Columbia Kenworth dealer moves to larger facility

Inland Kenworth has relocated its Campbell River dealership to a new full-service facility with twice the space of its previous location and a building design with improved lighting and state-of-the-art equipment to speed parts and service support. The new 20,000 square-foot facility is located at 2900 North Island Highway about 1 kilometer north of its […]

April 15, 2014

Collective Data releases new version of fleet maintenance system

Collective Data, Inc., a provider of fleet and asset management software systems, has released collectiveFleet 6. The company says this latest version of its software is engineered to adapt to virtually any particular fleet without custom programming.

March 27, 2014

Breakdown blues: Proprietary data still a roadblock to timely repairs

Remote repairs for break downs can be a tough situation for fleets, especially when OEMs don’t share proprietary data with local shops and dealers have a long waiting list. It’s a high stakes ordeal for fleets, OEMs and service providers alike.

March 20, 2014

Pressure Systems International touts 2013 as record year

Pressure Systems International (P.S.I.) says it completed 2013 with record sales of its automatic tire inflation system for commercial vehicles. Annual sales for the company world-wide exceeded forecast by 14% and resulted in a 21% year over year increase.Throughout 2013 P.S.I celebrated their 20th anniversary supplying automatic tire inflation systems. The company says it was […]

March 17, 2014

Tire Pressure Blues

There was a lot of talk about tires at the TMC Spring Meeting in Nashville this week. It seems that every fleet attending does something different in terms of pressure and maintenance — and that none of them are actually confident they have a good tire plan in place. In fact, noted tire expert Al […]

March 13, 2014

Yokohama rolls out ultrawide-base drive tires

Yokohama’s 902L long-haul/regional ultrawide-base drive tire, available in size 445/50R22.5, is designed for added traction and high mileage, with a 27/32-inch tread depth built for extreme driving conditions such as snow and ice. The tire features an advanced rubber compound that helps lower rolling resistance and reduce heat buildup, and seven circumferential grooves engineered to […]

March 13, 2014

Yokohama 902L longhaul regional ultrawide-base drive tire

New Bridgestone tire designed for severe vocational applications

Bridgestone Commercial Solutions has introduced its newest rib-type all-position tire, the Bridgestone M854, ideal for severe on/off highway applications. The wide base radial, specially fabricated for the construction and refuse markets, meets the tough environment demands of dump trucks, cement mixers, bulk carrier equipment and logging applications. “Construction, logging and refuse fleets travel on loose […]

March 6, 2014

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Goodyear unveils two new commercial truck tires at the Work Truck Show

Goodyear unveiled two new commercial truck tires at the Work Truck Show in Indianapolis, Ind. this week aimed at the construction segment. The new Goodyear G731 MSA and G751 MSA mixed-service tires are expected to be available in May and include DuraSeal Technology, a gel-like rubber built into the tire’s casing that seals nail-hole punctures […]

March 6, 2014

Q&A: Mobil Delvac talks natural gas, next-gen oil

Prior to the Technology Maintenance Council’s annual Meeting, CCJ talked to Lilo Hurtado, applications engineer, ExxonMobil Fuels and Lubricants, about natural gas engine oil and the upcoming introduction of the low viscosity oil category.

March 5, 2014

Respect, don’t neglect: Belts, hoses deserve as much TLC as any complex component

Today’s sophisticated vehicle systems receive the lion’s share of attention, and while some of those high-maintenance items can be aggravating when they fail, the vehicle still might remain operable to some degree.

March 4, 2014

Due to an electrochemical reaction, coolant hoses tend to deteriorate from the inside out, shedding material into the liquid. To inspect a coolant hose, use a finger and thumb to feel for sponginess or weak spots.

TireStamp boosts intelligent TPMS alert capabilities

TireStamp has added a unique and higher level of intelligence to each of its TireVigil TPMS products. This new concept, branded as INTELLAlerting, provides superior visibility of tire problems when they are occurring as well as when they are being corrected. It sends tire alerts only to personnel who can actually take action based on […]

February 26, 2014

Doran Manufacturing celebrates 60 years

Doran Manufacturing, LLC announce the completion of 60 years in business. Doran has been in business since 1953 and provided transportation safety products since the early 1970s. In addition to providing tire pressure monitoring systems for truck fleets, mining/off-road vehicles, RVs, bus fleets and motorcycles, Doran produces LED/incandescent Exterior Light Monitors and Sleeping Child Check […]

February 14, 2014

Continental launches trailer tire for trailing axle

Continental Truck Tires designed its Conti EcoPlus HT3 trailer tire for the trailing axle to help provide greater fuel efficiency, long service life and retreadability. A fuel-efficient tread design features four longitudinal grooves and a reduced void area. The pyramid-shaped triangular bars in the base of the tread grooves help stabilize the tire against flexing […]

February 7, 2014

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Double Coin Tire opens West Coast distribution center

Double Coin Tires and CMA announced the grand opening of their new west coast distribution center in Rancho Cucamonga, California. The new distribution center recently completed its final phase of construction located at the intersection of 8th Street and Vineyard Avenue in the city of Rancho Cucamonga. The center will support the dealer and end user […]

February 5, 2014

Hino donates truck to tornado-ravaged tech center

Hino Trucks recently donated a cab-over truck to Canadian Valley Technology Center, a vocational school located outside of Oklahoma City. As a result of the May 31, 2013 El Reno tornado, CV Tech lost several vehicles that were used as teaching tools in various repairrelated programs. Three large diesel trucks were destroyed within the Diesel […]

January 29, 2014

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Abilene will continue operating through Tuesday, January 27, the company said, maintaining its commitment to safe, reliable, and professional service as resources transition to Swift.

Abilene Motor Express folding into Swift Transportation

Abilene Motor Express was acquired by Knight-Swift in 2018.

Partnerships with MC Tank Lines and Leahy Transport brings the Quantix network to more than 70 locations.

Quantix partnering with liquid bulk haulers MC Tank Lines, Leahy Transport

Koch said their Strategic acquisition of SOS to accelerates growth, expands reach, and bolsters geographic and industry-specific offerings for Koch Logistics & Warehousing.

Koch doubles its nationwide square footage with SOS acquisition

USA Truck was acquired by DB Schenker in June 2022 for approximately $435 million, and DB Schenker was subsequently acquired by DSV in April 2025. Prior to its own acquisition, DB Schenker had been shopping USA Truck, and DSV decided to divest the asset almost immediately.

'Welcome home': USA Truck acquired by former, current leadership team

Dart will retain use of its name and says that the transaction will not affect day-to-day operations.

Dart Transit acquired by private equity firm

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