Bridgestone releases M713 Ecopia drive tire for long-haul, regional service
Bridgestone says the M713 Ecopia tire offers fleets enhanced performance through an 8% improvement in rolling resistance and a 15% longer tread life.
Yokohama to launch three commercial tires at TMC
On display will be the all-position 504C and 115R, and the urban pick-up/delivery 714R.
Thermo King expands transport refrigeration maintenance program
The company says Performance Advantage provides customers with a set of maintenance programs designed to extend the efficient operational life of their transport refrigeration equipment, increase uptime and reduce costs.
HD Repair Forum’s third annual conference is March 24-25
The HD Repair Forum has released the educational program and agenda for this year’s installment of the heavy-duty collision repair market event. The two-day event takes place March 24 and 25. Some of the topics shared by the event include: Frame, cab and trailer repair Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), scanning and diagnostics Business strategy
Watch: Don’t ignore the small things when spec’ing your advanced safety system
Even the most incredible technology can be undermined by ignoring the little things.
International Truck touts new Hendrickson suspension
International Truck touted its vocational product lineup, including an International HV Series featuring the Hendrickson Haulmaax EX suspension, an upgraded suspension offering for the HV and HX Series lineup. The truck also features Hendrickson Composilite EXS lift axles, which are a new offering from International. The company says the Hendrickson Haulmaax EX suspension offers features
Goodyear launches new regional, urban truck tire sizes
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. is launching three new sizes for the Goodyear Fuel Max RTD (Regional Traction Drive) tire line. In the second quarter of 2020, all six Fuel Max RTD sizes will be available at original equipment (OE) and at Goodyear authorized dealers, the company says. Designed to improve the operational efficiency
Sioux Falls Kenworth adds new parts, service dealership in Nebraska
The facility features an 8,600 square-foot service department with eight service bays.
Eaton, Jabil partner to manufacture electronics for EV market
Eaton‘s eMobility business has chosen Jabil, a U.S.-based global manufacturing services company, as its partner to produce electromechanical and printed circuit board assemblies. Eaton says its decision to use Jabil is predicated on several factors, including adding the surface-mount technology production capacity needed for the expected increase in global electronic circuit demand. “Jabil is a
Peterbilt names Meritor primary supplier of electric powertrains for 579EV, 520EV
Peterbilt Motors Co. has entered into an agreement with Meritor to be the non-exclusive supplier of electric powertrains for their heavy-duty models 579EV and 520EV battery electric vehicles. “This agreement with Meritor is just another example of our commitment to battery electric vehicles. With this announcement, we have locked in suppliers for all of our
Agility lands exclusive distribution agreement with XStream Trucking
Agility Fuel Solutions and XStream Trucking haven entered an agreement whereby Agility will be the exclusive distributor of XStream’s TruckWings aerodynamic systems for compressed natural gas (CNG) trucks in North America. Agility will also distribute TruckWings on a non-exclusive basis to the diesel truck market. The company says the patented TruckWings design incorporates folding panels
Stertil-Koni unveils new product catalog
Stertil-Kon has released a new, full-color catalog showcasing the company’s portfolio of heavy-duty vehicle lifts, accessories and shop equipment. Available in both print and digital formats, the company touts the new catalog as a one-stop, go-to resource for Stertil-Koni products. These include multiple models of Stertil-Koni Mobile column lifts, two-post and four-post lifts, inground telescopic
