New Roadranger Guide simplifies product specifications
Roadranger Marketing announced the availability of the 2007-2008 Roadranger Drivetrain Specification Guide, a tool for customers to use when specifying products from Dana, Eaton, and other partners in a wide variety of drivetrain applications for the commercial vehicle market.
Fuel economy: Onboard tire monitoring and inflation systems
Onboard tire monitoring and inflation systems
Safety – Braking Systems
NHTSA calls for a 20 percent to 30 percent reduction in the required stopping distance for large trucks.
Fuel economy: Tires
As record-high fuel prices continue to impact the bottom lines of all types of trucking operations, fleet managers are taking a much closer look at all of the factors that contribute to fuel efficiency.
Steer axle family designed for fire, rescue market
Dana Corp.’s Commercial Vehicle Systems group introduced a new steer axle family designed to better meet the needs of fire and rescue vehicle manufacturers.
Spring Time Spec suspension for trouble-free performance
Sure, today’s heavy-duty suspension systems are fairly trouble free. But, any suspension system, whether on a truck, tractor, dolly or trailer, is going to give you trouble if you try using it outside its design parameters or simply ignore routine maintenance.
Trailer undercarriage options
The underside of trailers — the components that make up the suspension system — are continuing to evolve. In the last few years the industry has seen the addition of unitized hubs and more widespread specifying of air ride suspensions for a broader range of applications.
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.
Fuel Economy & Weight Savings
For bulk haulers, the premise is simple: Weight savings transfers to payload and every pound that can be spec’ed out of a vehicle’s overall weight without sacrificing durability, reliability or safety is an extra pound of revenue generating freight.