Jost International celebrates 500,000th fifth wheel
Jost International celebrates the January manufacture and shipment of its 500,000th fifth wheel. The fifth wheel was produced at the company’s Greeneville, Tenn. facility. Jost fifth wheels feature safe and simple locking mechanisms with only four moving parts, according to the company. Additional safety features include high coupling lugs decreasing the potential for improper coupling and an
Michelin releases X Line Energy Z line-haul steer tire
Michelin Americas Truck Tires launched the Michelin X Line Energy Z tire for line-haul steer applications. The new tire replaces the Michelin XZA3+ and is SmartWay verified. The Michelin X Line Energy Z features a patented dual-energy compound tread. The top layer controls tread stiffness and stress to reduce irregular wear. Decoupling grooves and directional miniature
Watch: TMC 2016—From upcoming engine oil categories to the Right to Repair
Inspired by Robert Altman’s classic film “Nashville,” Fleet Equipment is taking you inside the 2016 TMC Annual Meeting and Transportation Technology Exhibition to give you a snap shot of the latest and greatest equipment in the heavy-duty trucking industry. We bring you up to speed with the latest product news from the show, swing by the
Peterbilt debuts chassis routings for Models 579 and 567
Peterbilt Motors Co. has debuted its new chassis routings for Models 579 and 567, which the company says will improve serviceability while offering a more robust, streamlined design. The new chassis routings, which run the length of the truck, organize air, electrical and fuel lines into individual bundles to facilitate quick, efficient identification and servicing
Dana announces next-generation driveshaft optimized for downspeeding
Dana Holding Corp. announced a new driveshaft specifically engineered to further support engine downspeeding. Dana’s next-generation driveshaft weighs 30 lbs. less than existing products and is tailored to address the specific torque-management strategies of individual commercial-vehicle manufacturers, the company explained. Engineered with fewer components, this next-generation driveshaft offers a simplified installation process to reduce assembly
Kenworth enhances T680 Advantage with Aero Advantage fairing
The Kenworth Aero Advantage Fairing is now available for order with the T680 Advantage and the 76-in. high- and mid-roof sleepers. The new Kenworth Aero Advantage Fairing flares out to better direct airflow around the rear wheels and allows for better packaging, the company explained. The new design also provides for an optional under-sleeper fuel fill,
Wabash National unveils prototype composite refrigerated van
Wabash National Corp. has unveiled its prototype composite refrigerated van, which utilizes its new, proprietary molded structural composite technology. In refrigerated van trailer and truck body applications, the molded structural composite technology provides up to 25% improvement in thermal performance and is up to 20% lighter, compared to conventional designs, while significantly improving puncture and damage resistance,
Reyco Granning introduces LiftMaster axles
Reyco Granning has introduced a new auxiliary lift axle family called the LiftMaster. The axle family includes the ALAP-13 (PS) steerable and ALAP-13 (NS) non-steerable models. These new models are designed for the heavy duty class 7 and 8 market and are rated at 13,200 lb. capacity. The new models take the place of previous Reyco
Bridgestone launches Ecopia steer tire
Bridgestone Americas has introduced its latest tire option, the Bridgestone R283A Ecopia steer tire for long- and regional-haul service. The steer tire features new Bridgestone technologies, and the company says it can offer a superior combination of wear life and fuel efficiency. “Sophisticated fleets, today, measure tire performance based on the total life cycle,” said Matt
FTR reports year-over-year decline in January trailer orders
FTR reports U.S. Trailer net orders for January at 17,900 units, a 30% decline from December and 37% below a year ago. Despite this, orders met FTR expectations for a fall off in activity after four consecutive months of strong trailer orders. Much of the decline was due to a lack of dry van orders, which
Daimler makes FlowBelow tractor wheel covers available on the Freightliner Cascadia Evolution
Daimler Trucks North America has signed an agreement with FlowBelow Aero Inc. to offer FlowBelow’s Quick-release wheel covers as an option on the Freightliner Cascadia Evolution equipment package beginning in the first quarter of 2016. FlowBelow’s tractor wheel covers reduce aerodynamic turbulence and drag on the truck by streamlining airflow over the tractor’s drive wheels. When optioned,
Haldex brings ModulT air disc brakes to North America
Haldex has announced that it is bringing its ModulT air disc brake product line to North America. The ModulT air disc brake has been made in Europe and Asia since 2011, and has been road tested in Canada; this is its first time being released to the North American market.The company says the ModulT brakes are primarily
