Real-time order management available on Dana’s aftermarket website
Dana Inc. has developed a dynamic order management and information exchange for its aftermarket customers at DanaAftermarket.com, the company says. The e-commerce platform and e-catalog provides Dana customers with real-time ordering, processing and product attribute data, Dana says. Visitors to DanaAftermarket.com can check inventory status, attain technical information, view product videos and see three-dimensional views
PacLease celebrates 40th anniversary
PacLease is celebrating its 40th anniversary in full-service truck rental and leasing, having provided nearly 40,000 trucks being utilized in 570 locations throughout five countries. Starting in 1980, at the time of deregulation in the trucking industry, PacLease began with 17 locations. Through the years, the company has continued to add locations throughout the United
Watch: We investigate the facts surrounding SmartWay-verified truck tires
SmartWay verification on your tires can be a great benchmark to aim for if you’re one of those fleets striving to squeeze every cent out of your fuel efficiency. In many cases, SmartWay tires can even offset lost miles to removal compared to deeper tread depths found on non-SmartWay verified tires. However, there are those
BFGoodrich launches two new regional truck tires
BFGoodrich commercial truck tires is launching two new regional tires — the Route Control S and Route Control D. The company says the new BFGoodrich Route Control tire line is designed with features that include: Advanced compounding enabling superior performance in the demanding, high-scrub regional environment; Enhanced sidewall that resists curb impact and withstands shocks;
How engineers figure out the right tread patterns for your truck tires
What if I told you your tire tread defines more than just the traction and rolling resistance of your tires? Tread patterns affect all kinds of performance criteria for your trucks, like traction and braking, tire removal mileage, fuel efficiency, maneuverability, noise, driver comfort, tire durability and resistance to stone retention and stone drilling. This
Cooper releases new Roadmaster tires for vans, delivery trucks
Cooper Tire’s Roadmaster brand has added two new tires for the final mile, pick-up and delivery and emergency vehicle segments. The Roadmaster RM257 drive and Roadmaster RM170+ steer, both 19.5-in. tires, will soon be available for order through Roadmaster dealers. The Roadmaster RM257 tire, with 18/32nds of tread depth on the 225 size, and 19/32nds
Watch: Implementing trailer tracking systems to streamline trucking operations
Real-time visibility into the location and status of assets has a direct impact on improving productivity and efficiency, and in lowering costs. But if you feel like you have too many dashboards already, it’s understandable you’d be hesitant to want to involve yourself with yet another one. So, we’ve put together four tips for implementing
Airman Products new device for raising, lowering trailer landing gear
Airman Products has released its Automated Landing Gear Deployment and Retraction Technology. Airman says its device eliminates the manual cranking required to raise and lower a trailer’s landing gear. The 15-lb., electrically-driven unit can be OE-installed or retrofitted in less than 15 minutes, the company says, and is compatible with all existing landing gear makes
Five truck trend takeaways from May
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 May focused on the latest truck trends, all in one place. 5. The right engine oil can impact your DPF maintenance costs While diesel particulate filters, and aftertreatment systems as a
Doleco USA releases DoRa Ratcheting Load Binder
Doleco USA has released the DoRa Ratcheting Load Binder. The company says the DoRa, which is three-quarters as long as a standard load binder, fits into tighter spaces but expands to enable users to reach further. According to the company, the product is designed to help make the re-tensioning process easier. “With double the tensioning
Yokohama’s Virginia tire plant set to reopen
Yokohama Corp. of North America’s (YCNA) consumer tire plant in Salem, Virginia is set to reopen on June 1. Yokohama Tire Manufacturing Virginia (YTMV) was closed as a precautionary measure to stop the spread of the COVID-19 virus. As the factory reopens, YTMV says it has implemented several new safety procedures and protocols. All are
Wrench mobile vehicle maintenance service to offer full contactless service
Wrench is now offering its full contactless services to fleets. Wrench will provide a disinfecting service, which involves a technician who will wipe down high-touch areas, including door handles, consoles, steering wheels, and more with a CDC-approved disinfectant. In addition, the company says it will provide an automated on-site diagnostics service within 24 hours of
