Volvo Trucks uses 3D printing technology at New River Valley plant
Volvo Trucks North America is using 3D printing technology to produce tools and fixtures used in the manufacturing process at its New River Valley (NRV) plant in Dublin, Virginia, where all of its trucks for the North American market are built.
NRS Brakes adds 57 SKUs to galvanized brake pad offering
NRS Brakes has added 57 new SKUs to its North American-made galvanized brake pad lineup, representing coverage for an additional 1,600 vehicles applications.
Truck-Lite integrates P.S.I. tire management solutions into Road Ready system
Truck-Lite Co., LLC has integrated Pressure Systems International (PSI) automatic tire inflation and tire pressure monitoring systems data into the Road Ready system via its SmartBridge Integrator.
Watch: Five tips to make your truck’s wheels last
There’s a lot to consider when spec’ing the wheels on your truck, but with the correct application and proper maintenance, these days it isn’t uncommon for wheels to last the life of the vehicle. Here are our top five tips to make sure your truck’s wheels last as long as the truck itself.
Lytx Driver Safety Program helps prevent drowsy driving, company says
Lytx has shared its data showing drowsy driving and falling asleep behind the wheel are dramatically declining among commercial drivers who use the Lytx Driver Safety Program.
Medium-duty trucks will see safety benefits from integrating winter tires on all axles
The winter season might be months away, but now is the time for medium-duty fleets to start thinking about their choice of tire for when the rain, sleet and snow starts to pelt the pavement.
Utility Trailer Manufacturing Co. emissions down in sustainability performance report
Utility Trailer Manufacturing Co. has announced results from a third-party sustainability performance report conducted by Ramboll, an engineering, design and consultancy company. The report highlights Utility’s environmental, health and safety performance.
Used truck prices fell 4% on flat sales in July
The average price of total used Class 8 trucks in July dipped 4% month-over-month, while rising against longer-term comparison, up 9% year-to-date, ACT Research reports.
Cummins expands X15 portfolio
Cummins Inc. is expanding its 2020 X15 portfolio with a new X15 Efficiency Series engine and the X15 Productivity Series.
Trimble debuts new Contract Maintenance software module
Trimble has announced a new TMT Fleet Maintenance software module for third-party heavy-duty maintenance providers. Trimble says its Contract Maintenance module is built to serve fleets, outsourced maintenance providers and leasing companies.
Five truck trend takeaways from August
We know it’s not easy to keep up with everything that happens in the world of trucking. So here are the biggest stories from August focused on the latest truck trends, all in one place.
Yokohama’s 712L long-haul drive tire meets severe service criteria
Yokohama Tire’s 712L long-haul drive tire meets the industry’s required performance criteria for severe snow service, the company announced.
