Accuride adds Accu-Armor aluminum wheel surface treatment
The company’s Accu-Armor treatment makes aluminum wheels highly resistant to scratching and scuffing, filiform corrosion, high- and low-pH chemicals commonly used in truck washes, and common chemicals used in de-icing road surfaces.
Bridgestone rolls out on/off-highway radial
The new all-position radial M853 features a tread pattern designed with interlocking multi-edge blocks for more solid traction at work sites and on highways, and tie bars that link tread blocks together to combat heel-and-toe wear. The M853 replaces the M850 and is currently available in 11R22.5 and 11R24.5 sizes, both in an “H” load rating.
Pressure Systems International in the news
A recent TV news special highlighting the resurgence of the manufacturing base in San Antonio, Texas, featured Pressure Systems International, manufacturer of an automatic tire inflation system for commercial vehicles marketed in North America as the Meritor Tire Inflation System by PSI.
Ken-Tool packages tire tools for convenience
Ken-Tool’s new Blue Cobra Truck Tire Service Set includes the company’s Blue Cobra Truck Tire Demount Tool and six other components needed to service most 22.5- and 24.5-in. truck tires, all in one convenient package.
Spec’ing truck components
From fuel efficiency to driver satisfaction to profitability, there is much for fleets to consider when spec’ing components on new vehicles.
Advantages of fleet maintenance software
Improving CSA scores, controlling parts inventory and lowering operating cost are just a few of the benefits of fleet maintenance software.
Succeeding on all fronts
M&M Transport Services relies on effective communication with suppliers to get the job done.
Kenworth T680 earns EPA SmartWay designation
The new Kenworth T680 model has received the U.S. EPA’s SmartWay designation. It features an aerodynamically sculpted full-height roof, optimized bumper and hood, full-height side extenders, cab/sleeper fairings, closeout panels, chassis fairing extenders, and flush-mounted lighting.
Cooper Tire gains OE fitment on Wabash models
Wabash National has selected Cooper’s Roadmaster RM871 as an OE option on all of its dry freight and refrigerated van models, as well as on its Transcraft and Benson brand platform trailers.
Yokohama raises off-road tire prices
Effective July 1, Yokohama Tire Corp. will implement a price increase of up to 5% on all of its off-the-road (OTR) tires in the U.S. In-line adjustments will be announced at a later date.