Continental releases EcoPlus HS3+ long haul steer tire
Continental has released the Conti EcoPlus HS3+, a steer/all-position tire intended for long haul or line haul applications, where vehicles travel 100,000 miles or more per year primarily on the highway. In field tests, it delivers 27% better mileage than its predecessor, the Conti EcoPlus HS3, the company shares. According to the company, features of
Vnomics receives new U.S. patent for True Fuel
Vnomics Corp. has received a new patent for its True Fuel solution. The newly awarded Patent No. 10,632,941 issued by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office is for “Systems And Methods For Measuring And Reducing Vehicle Fuel Waste.” With this patent, Vnomics says True Fuel is distinguished from other fuel efficiency technologies for its method
Toyo Tires releases NanoEnergy M171 all-position tire
Toyo Tire U.S.A. Corp. has released the Toyo NanoEnergy M171 super-regional all-position tire. Toyo says the newest edition to the Toyo Tires M-Line of commercial tires provides fuel efficiency, excellent wear life and increased stability with improved tread compounds developed through Nano Balance Technology. The M171 super-regional all-position tire complements the M671 super-regional drive tire,
Daimler Trucks launches enhanced Express WriteUp app
Daimler Trucks North America LLC has announced the launch of its second-generation Express WriteUp mobile application. In addition to enhancements to speed the repair order process, Express WriteUp2 helps service advisors and customers adhere to social distancing guidelines established by the CDC, DTNA says. Since its 2017 introduction, DTNA says Express WriteUp has enabled Freightliner
Parts inventory tips for your shop
Here are a few tips for getting the most out of your fleet shop’s parts inventory system.
Toyo Tires releases NanoEnergy M671 drive tire
Toyo Tires has released its new Toyo NanoEnergy M671 super regional drive tire. The company says the newest addition to Toyo Tire’s commercial tire line provides superior traction, exceptional fuel efficiency and excellent wear life. It is also SmartWay verified. Improved tread compounds developed through the company’s Nano Balance Technology contribute to these features, Toyo
What’s the right truck, trailer suspension ride height?
The quick answer is: Specifically what your suspension manufacturer says it is in its specs. The reason? “An air spring’s performance is measured in what is known as its ‘spring rate,’ said Chuck Boden, technical support specialist, Link Mfg. “The spring rate is indicative of how the spring reacts under load at a specific ride
Tractors and trailers: How does suspension maintenance differ?
Proper tractor and trailer suspension inspection is more a question of your team’s focus.
Avoid the trucking service communication breakdown
How you can help your service provider be more productive—and boost your bottom line in the process.
Mohawk Lifts releases two new lift models
Mohawk Lifts has released two new lift models: the ML-220, a 20,000-lb.-capacity two-post lift; and a vertical rise lift ranging in capacity from 33,000-99,000 lbs. The model ML-220 is designed with three-stage arms, can lift medium-duty work trucks and retract to service short wheelbase vehicles. With direct-drive, all-hydraulic lifting system and no overhead cable covers,
