Michelin expands latest X One tire, retread offering
Michelin Americas Truck Tires, a division of Michelin North America, Inc., is launching the 455/55R22.5 Michelin X One MultiEnergy T, a new wide-base single trailer tire for regional operations that is U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SmartWay-verified. The new set of tires is meant to deliver a significant reduction in irregular wear and improvement on fuel economy, according to
Recommendations for complete brake maintenance
In conducting a complete brake job, disassembly can impact the assembly portion of the brake job process, all of which affects overall performance of your brakes. Be sure as you disassemble the brake to carefully inspect every part, checking for unusual wear. Part wear patterns can tell you a lot about the brake and the
Volvo VHD model to help evaluate U.S. roads
Beginning this month, researchers at the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute (VTTI) will use a Volvo VHD 430 vocational model outfitted with highly specialized instrumentation to help evaluate the safety of highway surfaces in several U.S states. The project, funded by the Federal Highway Administration, will analyze continuous stretches of pavement to determine whether improving highway
TruckPro acquires Power Train Corp.
TruckPro LLC, a distributor of heavy-duty truck and trailer products, has completed the purchase of Power Train Corp. Power Train is a provider of heavy-duty after-market truck parts, fleet maintenance and mobile repair services in the Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky markets. The acquisition provides several growth drivers for the combined business including an expanded retail store
Webb to offer complete line of automatic slack adjusters
Webb Wheel Products is introducing a new addition to its product line: a complete line of clearance sensing automatic brake adjusters. This new product line will be offered by a new business unit, Webb Brake Adjusters. Webb Brake Adjusters will offer automatic slack adjusters in 5.5 in. to 7 in. arm lengths in 10, 28 and 37 spline models. Webb utilizes
Stemco starts production of Goodyear air springs products
Stemco has begun production on Goodyear Air Springs for the first time since buying out the manufacturer. The company has announced the continuation of the Super Cushion and Spring Ride product lines under the Stemco name. Stemco recently acquired the manufacturer of Goodyear Air Springs from ContiTech, taking over the Super Cushion and Spring Ride lines of
Tremec announces new 10-speed manual transmission for Class 8 trucks
Tremec, a manufacturer of auto transmissions, has announced the launch of a new 10-speed manual transmission for Class 8 trucks. Tremec’s new 10-speed is built to eschew the industry trend for automation via AMTs, providing instead increased fuel efficiency, reduced emissions, lower weight and smaller size, ease of service, and broad torque capacity. With this announcement, Tremec now manufacturers
Kenworth TruckTech+ now in production
Kenworth TruckTech+ has begun production on new Kenworth Class 8 trucks that include with the new Paccar MX-13 engine. Kenworth TruckTech+ enhances vehicle diagnostics by providing information on Paccar MX-13 engine health to fleet managers and dealers to help optimize truck uptime and productivity. The system diagnoses the problem and provides the recommended solution to the driver and fleet manager. Kenworth TruckTech+
SAF-Holland launches original parts bumper-to-bumper program
SAF-Holland, noted manufacturer of trailer and truck suspensions, fifth wheels, landing gear and coupling products, has launched its new SAF-Holland Original Parts Bumper-to-Bumper program. The new programincludes quality replacement parts for servicing SAF-Holland’s core product brands: SAF, Holland and Neway in addition to its Binkley and Simplex legacy brands. All told,the new Bumper-to-Bumper program will host more than 11,000
FE On the Road: Kenworth’s Icon 900 aims to keep drivers in the fleet’s seats
With the driver shortage putting pressure on fleets to employ drivers and keep them in their seats, OEs are offering premium reward trucks as an equipment-based solution to entice drivers to their business. Kenworth’s limited edition Icon 900 is definitely an eye-catching, head-turning, chromed-out killer of a trucker’s truck, but what does it offer a
Peterbilt’s new 58-in. sleeper now available for order
Peterbilt Motors Co. has announced a new 58-in. sleeper model, which will be released later this year and is now available for order. The new sleeper is available for Peterbilt’s Model 579 and Model 567 trucks. It is built to reduce truck weight by as much as 100 lbs. compared to an 80-in. sleeper, and is
Kenworth introduces new mid-roof sleeper
Kenworth has introduced the 76-in. mid-roof sleeper, which is now available to be ordered with the company’s Kenworth T680 and T880 models. The new sleeper is built to be optimized for liquid bulk tankers, flatbed haulers, or any drivers that prefer a lighter-weight truck that still maintains the comfort of its high-roof counterpart. Compared to Kenworth’s 76-in. high-roof sleeper, the
