Yokohama debuts 709ZL drive tire
Available in sizes 295/75R22.5 and 11R22.5, the 709ZL employs Yokohama’s Zenvironment technology, which combines the latest breakthroughs in casing design, rubber compounding and tread design, the tire maker said.
Michelin introduces regional drive tire, X One retread
The new Michelin X Multi Energy D drive tire for regional and emerging super regional applications is SmartWay-verified and delivers enhanced fuel efficiency, optimized traction and long tread life to provide significant value and performance, according to the tire maker.
Meritor FUELite tandem axle saves weight, boosts fuel efficiency
The FUELite tandem axle, the first member of Meritor’s SoloDrive Series axles, is designed for line-haul applications to maximize weight savings and increase fuel efficiency. It delivers nearly 400 lbs. in weight savings and approximately a 2% increase in fuel efficiency when compared to a traditional 6×4 configuration.
DTNA adds Detroit axles to integrated powertrain portfolio
Daimler Trucks North America’s Detroit axles are now available to order for Freightliner Trucks, Western Star, Thomas Built Bus and Freightliner Custom Chassis vehicles. The line include a wide range of configuration options and compatibility with all braking systems offered by Daimler Trucks.
Casing management & calculating fleet tire costs
The idea is to maximize tire removal mileage but have a plan in place to remove the tires with enough tread, protecting the casing from punctures, cuts and stone drilling so that they can make it successfully to the retread stage.
Truck component makers add training for fleets
Hendrickson, Bendix and Timken recently announced training updates that offer helpful information to fleet equipment asset managers.
GHG, EPA and U
At the Technology & Maintenance Council annual meeting, a group of industry OEMs and an EPA spokesperson provided insights on how the greenhouse gas initiative would affect trucking fleets.
Spec’ing trucks to run lean
Good drivers will deliver good fuel economy, but good drivers in well spec’d tractors will deliver the best.
Combating fuel costs
While keeping its trailers full, First Choice Transport is making effective choices for equipment and business solutions.
Doran, SafetyTrax product reduces tire repair, maintenance costs
Doran has an integrated software application with SafetyTrax AVL that provides fleets with a dynamic, web-based software application that offers real-time updates for GPS and vehicle tracking indicators, along with tire pressures and temperatures for every vehicle in a fleet.