Meritor Builds 10 Millionth Trailer Axle in N.A.
Meritor recently celebrated its 10 millionth trailer axle made in North America at its Frankfort, Ky. manufacturing facility. The milestone axle will be installed on a trailer manufactured by Wabash National and will ultimately become part of the Werner Enterprises fleet.
Webb Wheel adds apps
Webb Wheel Aftermarket now offers Android and Blackberry Playbook apps that offer product and service bulletins, part number interchanges and specifications, installation and maintenance manuals, and a library of technician training tools.
Gabriel adds to shock coverage for 2013
Gabriel said its truck, trailer and bus shocks product line now covers more than 3,000 OEM part numbers and more than 2,000 competitors’ aftermarket part numbers – exceeding the nearest competitor’s listed offerings by more than 50%.
Polar unifies trailer-component brands
Polar Corp.’s Quality Trailer Products and Century Wheel & Rim operations are officially doing business as Rockwell American, a change that culminates a year-long initiative to unify the company’s brands under a single identity.
Eight truckstops join nationwide electric plug-in network
Shorepower Technologies announced that eight more truckstops have added electric plug-in power pedestals. Connections providing 480-volt power for hybrid refrigerated trailers also are being installed at four of the eight facilities.
Putting the brakes on CSA violations
Fleet managers who have incorporated real-time visibility into their equipment operations can better utilize assets in order to minimize downtime and enhance operational efficiency overall.
Intelligent solutions reduce fuel consumption
Refrigerated fleet operators can take advantage of new technologies and practices to reduce their fleets’ fuel consumption and mitigate the impact of rising per-gallon prices.
Maximize fuel economy with fleet tires
Maximizing vehicle fuel economy continues to be the hot button issue for just about every line-haul and regional fleet when it comes to deciding which tires to run on steer, drive and trailer positions.
Vehicle aerodynamics and the future
While truck and engine manufacturers are working to boost fuel economy and reduce emissions in the face of looming regulations, it’s a timely opportunity to recap aerodynamic devices and the benefits they offer fleets.
Access to new trucks and technology
A new year brings a new round of trucking trade shows; three of the industry’s top venues are scheduled for this March.