Nominations open for Arrow’s Back On The Road 2012
Back On The Road, now in its fifth consecutive year, provides a deserving driver a truck and a job to get them back on the road, in addition to many more prizes designed to keep them on the road. This year’s presenting sponsor is Mack Trucks Inc.
Goodyear launches fleetHQ ‘Tire Answer Man’ blog
fleetHQ’s “Ask The Tire Answer Man” blog gives fleets and owner-operators an opportunity to interact with Tim Miller, Goodyear’s “Tire Answer Man.” The blog covers a wide range of truck and truck tire-related topics, such as wide-base tires, the importance of selecting the right on-highway service provider, the EPA’s SmartWay program, and more.
Meritor adds MTA25, MTA30 to trailer suspension series
The new MTA25 (25,000-lb. capacity) and MTA30 (30,000-lb. capacity) suspensions are durable and lightweight, and have a unique, patent-pending axle wrap design for a secure and durable axle connection. They also offer larger, more robust shock absorbers that are specifically tuned to the MTA suspension with three times the damping power of competitors, the company said.
Peterbilt Model 386 LNG is first SmartWay alternative fuel vehicle
Peterbilt has received accreditation for developing the industry’s first SmartWay designated alternative fuel vehicle. Its Model 386 liquefied natural gas (LNG) truck, equipped with a fuel efficient, aerodynamic package, is suited for a variety of applications, including line, bulk and tanker hauling.
Real-world tests produce fleet savings
Schneider National has a team of a half dozen engineers who work on process development, maintenance training, troubleshooting equipment and component testing.
Drivetrains: Spec’d for fuel economy
Automated manual and direct drive transmissions are among the emerging trends used by fleet managers trying to cope with high fuel prices.
Exploring wheel buying choices
Today’s fleets look at acquisition cost, lifecycle cost, weight considerations, operating environment and aesthetics when choosing wheels.
Affordable and Reliable
A&M Transport is fielding and servicing equipment to maintain the highest level of customer service.
Toyo M157 Free-Rolling axle tire is SmartWay-verified
Available in four sizes, Toyo Tires’ new M157 free-rolling axle tire for long haul, over the highway operations is U.S. EPA SmartWay-verified and is designed to deliver improved fuel economy while fighting irregular wear.
CMA Celebrates Dynatrac tire milestone
China Manufacturers Alliance and parent company Double Coin Holdings recently delivered the 2.5 millionth Dynatrac brand radial truck tire to American Tire Distributors. Since 1998, Double Coin has produced some 45 models and sizes of Dynatrac radials.