Companies team for integrated TPMS, telematics solutions
Concirrus Ltd., a provider of telemetry and M2M solutions, and CMS SupaTrak, a provider of vehicle tracking and fleet management solutions, both will integrate PressurePro’s tire pressure information into their solutions.
Mohawk offers mobile column touch screen
Mohawk said its mobile lifts now offer a 7-in. customizable color touch screen control that shows total weight being raised by all columns, number of cycles per technician, and offers password protection for tracking lifting cycles per technician, among other features.
Michelin, Volvo recognize safest truck fleets
Michelin Americas Truck Tires has again partnered with Volvo Trucks for the 2012 Volvo Trucks Safety Award, which recently recognized two category award winners for highway safety in the trucking industry.
Inflated values, airing for returns
From retreading to maintenance and inspections, what must fleets do to improve profitability when it comes to tires?
Time running out for CARB compliance on trailer aerodynamics
Fleets and owner-operators who travel into California must have aerodynamic devices as of Jan. 1, 2013.
Selecting hubs & wheel ends
Choose the options that increase reliability and reduce downtime
The right specs pay resale dividends
When buying new equipment, the best strategy is to plan for resale
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Aviation fuel hauler Pinnacle Express is adopting new technology to ensure its fleet operates at the highest efficiency
Dana launches reduced weight driveshafts, TPM Concept
The new Spicer Formed Aluminum Tube Driveshaft, designed for SUVs, medium-sized pickups and light commercial vehicles up to Class 6, offers manufacturers a single-piece assembly that delivers reduced weight and increased assembly clearance when compared to a traditional two-piece steel driveshaft.
Goodyear debuts self-inflating truck tire technology
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. debuted the commercial application of its Air Maintenance Technology at the 2012 IAA Commercial Vehicle Show in Hanover, Germany. The mechanism allows tires to maintain constant, optimum pressure without the use of external pumps, electronics and driver intervention.