Goodyear extends suspension until further notice
In light of the ongoing decline in market demand resulting from the rapid spread of COVID-19 in the Americas region, Goodyear says it is extending the temporary suspension of operations at all Americas manufacturing plants until further notice. The company says it is closely monitoring market demand signals, inventory and supply levels and warehouse and
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
Your go-to tractor, trailer suspension inspection and maintenance guide
Legally, you are required to inspect your tractor and trailer suspension systems annually, but running a safe and productive fleet demands more than a once-a-year suspension check.
Tractors and trailers: How does suspension maintenance differ?
Proper tractor and trailer suspension inspection is more a question of your team’s focus.
Watch: What to consider when spec’ing vocational truck suspensions
Vocational suspensions have different needs than over-the-road suspensions because they will probably be tackling different jobs, so there are a few application factors unique to vocational suspensions that fleet managers will need to keep in mind. Watch the video above to learn more, and click here for more episodes of On the Road.
International Truck touts new Hendrickson suspension
International Truck touted its vocational product lineup, including an International HV Series featuring the Hendrickson Haulmaax EX suspension, an upgraded suspension offering for the HV and HX Series lineup. The truck also features Hendrickson Composilite EXS lift axles, which are a new offering from International. The company says the Hendrickson Haulmaax EX suspension offers features
Reyco Granning adds new coating to suspensions
The company says the coating will improve corrosion resistance and resist chipping, scratching and gravel damage seen on truck and trailer underbodies.
Link releases new generation of 52K Air Link tandem drive suspension
Link Manufacturing., Ltd. has introduced its new 52K Air Link Gen 3 Tandem Drive Suspension. The company says the suspension has been specifically reconfigured to meet the needs of states, municipalities and road maintenance contractors using tire chains on heavy vocational equipment with 315 tires. The new suspension is 50 pounds lighter and carries an extended three-year warranty.
It’s time to think of suspensions as driver retention equipment
The suspension plays a major role in the truck’s ride quality. When your drivers are spending eight, 10 or 12 hours a day in your cabs, an improved ride can add up, reducing the pain and strain that are inherent parts of prolonged driving, and helping the drivers feel better when they exit the cab at the end of a long day.
What’s next for suspensions?
Future suspension technology, FE’s sources say, will make suspensions even more useful as a driver recruitment and retention tool.
