Schuster equips full fleet with E-SMART to improve safety
Deployment was achieved in three months.

Model year 2024 diesel engines: What you need to know
What to expect when you’re expecting new diesel engines

The biggest truck component stories of 2022
Buckle up and let’s get rolling with the biggest component stories of 2022.

Talbert Manufacturing celebrates the 75th anniversary of removable gooseneck trailer
Talbert Manufacturing celebrates the 75th anniversary of the release of its non-ground bearing removable gooseneck trailer. First introduced in 1947, the removable gooseneck technology revolutionized safety in the heavy haul trailer industry. Since its inception, Talbert has designed two different removable gooseneck trailers: the hydraulic detachable gooseneck trailers and the mechanical detachable gooseneck trailers. The

Three reasons why brake pad selection is important in EVs
Thinking that EV regenerative braking means you don’t have to focus on proper brake pad selection and maintenance would be a critical flaw in EV maintenance. While regenerative braking–an EV motor-driven speed reduction system–can save some wear and tear on the braking system, the threat to brake pads still remains. Here are the three reasons

Autocar integrates Hexagon Agility’s Blue iQ into Always Up display
Hexagon Agility, a provider of compressed natural gas (RNG/CNG) systems for commercial vehicles and gas transportation solutions, announced that Autocar has integrated Hexagon Agility’s Blue iQ smart gauge into its Always Up display. Hexagon Agility’s Blue iQ smart gauge allows RNG/CNG trucks to have real-time information about the truck’s fuel management system displayed, which calculates

BendPak releases AP Series two-post car lift for EVs
BendPak introduces its AP Series – the next generation of two-post lifts with patent-pending features designed to make lifting internal combustion and electric cars, trucks and vans safer, easier and more efficient, the company says. The AP Series features a revolutionary swing arm design that offers both greater under-vehicle clearance and better extension and retraction to enable

System 1 expands oil filter offering
System 1 Filtration Products has expanded its lineup of cleanable oil filters to include an extra-tall model that’s 7-3/4 in. in length, 3-3/4 in. in diameter, and ideally suited for robust automotive and light-duty truck use. It’s equipped with a 35-micron stainless steel element that provides excellent filtration of lubricants up to 20W-50 while maintaining
Sensata Technologies releases tire mounted sensor
Sensata Technologies has developed a new tire mounted sensor for vehicle and tire OEMs to deliver enhanced safety, performance, and data insights. Sensata’s tire mounted sensor is the next step in the evolution of tire sensing, leveraging tires as the single point of contact with the road to deliver new insights, beyond just pressure and temperature. Sensata’s

The future of fleet vehicle lighting: Multi-function LED headlights
Designers and engineers of multiple vehicle types are always pushing the boundaries of what’s possible to develop new innovations that improve the driving experience. All-wheel drive and anti-lock brakes are a few examples that may have come to mind from past innovations. But what about vehicle lighting? For more than 130 years, vehicle lighting has

A balancing act with tires
More years ago than I might care to admit – 44 years to tell the truth – I became aware of the independent repair shop near my home. As a sophomore in high school, the need for a future career lurked in my subconscious but being a mechanic was not in the embryonic plan. Nevertheless,

Old World Industries launches Final Charge Pro-Series with heavy-duty coolant technology
Old World Industries, the manufacturer of Final Charge Heavy Duty Antifreeze/Coolant, has announced the launch of new Final Charge Pro-Series with an advanced and proprietary technology engineered to deliver the highest level of performance for today’s heavy-duty engines. Its stabilized Phosphate enhanced Organic Acid Technology (POAT) corrosion inhibitors provide fast-acting, long-lasting protection to all cooling
