Trucking Moves America Forward fundraising effort underway
A fundraising effort for an industry-wide movement, centered on creating a positive image with policymakers and the general public, has been launched by the Allied Committee for Transportation (ACT 1). The campaign, called Trucking Moves America, initially includes creative materials, messaging, and social media links focused on how trucking technology has a positive impact on
Daimler Trucks North America Honors 44 Masters of Quality
Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) has recognized 44 North American manufacturers from the United States, Canada, and Mexico as recipients of its 2012 Masters of Quality Supplier Award.
Michelin offers SmartWay-verified retreads
Three Michelin North America retreads have been added to the EPA SmartWay verified technologies list, while four others are being evaluated by the program. Added were: XT-1 AT Pre-Mold for trailer applications and XDA2 19 AT Pre-Mold and XDA2 23 AT Pre-Mold for drive axle applications.
Michelin creates national fleet service network
The new program will offer truck fleets a comprehensive service package including road service, online operating manuals and online fleet reporting. Network dealers will provide new tires and retreads, 24/7/365 service, and highly trained service technicians. After-hours road service will be coordinated through a centralized dispatch system with no dispatch fee for national account fleets.
Michelin adds new Antisplash truck tire
With the patented Antisplash deflector on both of the tire’s sidewalls, the new Michelin XZA3 Antisplash tire helps make highways safer by lowering the trajectory of water spraying from the tires, the company said. Lower splash trajectory means less water on windshields, significantly improving overall visibility in heavy rain for oncoming and overtaking motorists, as well as truck drivers.
Michelin introduces X One XDN2 tire
Michelin Americas Truck Tires has unveiled the latest tire in its X One wide single tire line — the Michelin X One XDN2 tire. It is the first X One tire in North America to utilize multiple Michelin Durable Technologies (MDT). The maker said the tire will be available to end-users in November 2008.
Michelin introduces XZE2 regional truck tire
Michelin Americas Truck Tires has unveiled a new version of its popular regional tire, the all-position Michelin XZE tire, to leaders at the Technology and Maintenance Council (TMC) show. The new tire carries the designation Michelin XZE2.
Michelin XDA5 tire’s tread technology delivers increased life
Michelin said its revolutionary new commercial truck drive tire, the Michelin XDA5, has been engineered using Michelin Durable Technologies to dramatically increase the tire’s service life by 30 percent or more, while maintaining performance.
Michelin’s newest innovation: Tires that regenerate themselves
The Michelin announced the introduction of the XDA5 tire, which the company says delivers 30 percent more tread life. Recently, Michelin unveiled the latest innovation from its Michelin Durable Technologies research – the new XDA5 drive tire for Class 8 trucks.
All inclusive
Founded 60 years ago to transport fuel oil in the Midwest, Transport Service Co. (TSC) has grown and diversified into one of the largest tank truck carriers in the United States. Today, the Oak Brook, Ill.-based motor carrier conducts business through a Chemical Division that provides tank truck services to chemical manufacturers, and a Food Grade Division focused on serving manufacturers of bulk liquid food products.