Balancing compound offers better ride quality, extended tread life
International Marketing Inc. (IMI) introduced Equal Tire Performance over 20 years ago as the world’s first internal balancing compound. Since then, Equal has become the most popular alternative to spin balancing for a smooth ride and preventing uneven tire wear, the maker added.
Aeolus trailer tire meets SmartWay Partnership criteria
The Aeolus HN808 premium line haul trailer tire has been verified by the U.S. EPA to meet its SmartWay Transport Partnership criteria. The tire is available in sizes 11R22.5, 11R24.5, 285/75R24.5 and 295/75R22.5.
GT Radial introduces SmartWay-verified trailer tire
The new GT Radial GT979 FS trailer tire joins the tire maker’s GSL213 FS steer tire and GT669+ FS drive tire as being U.S. EPA SmartWay-verified, meaning each of the products reduce emissions and provide an estimated fuel savings of 3% or greater against market leading on-highway commercial truck tires.
Trailer aerodynamics: facts, not factoids
The acceptance of trailer fuel-saving drag reduction technology continues to be suppressed by disruptive claims and poor understanding of aerodynamics. Here are a few aerodynamic facts to bridge the knowledge gap.
TPMS: take time to know the options
In a government-sponsored field study involving two major fleets operating their normal routes and loads over approximately one and a half years, both fleets experienced a fuel economy improvement of 1.4% for TPMS-fitted trucks.
Top Green Fleet Award
Fleet Equipment, in conjunction with Citgo Lubricants, has broadened the expanse of its annual contest and recently kicked off the 2012 Top Green Fleet Award.
Plugged in
Ashland City, Tenn.-based R. E. West Transportation, founded 50 years ago, strives to be on the forefront of the industry’s technological curve.
NTEA and MATS roundup
Two of the industry’s largest truck shows took place recently, the National Truck Equipment Association’s Work Truck Show and the Mid-America Trucking Show. We take a look at all of the new equipment on display at each show.
Michelin introduces regional drive tire, X One retread
The SmartWay-verified new Michelin X Multi Energy D drive tire for regional and emerging super regional applications delivers enhanced fuel efficiency, optimized traction and long tread life to provide significant value and performance, according to the maker.
Bandag Fueltech retreads help reduce operating costs
The new Bridgestone Ecopia truck tires and Bandag FuelTech retreads are designed to work together to promote an eco-friendly solution that continues optimal low rolling resistance from new Ecopia tire to FuelTech retread while extending casing life.