Dialed in
Effective specifications are helping Gordon Trucking Inc. continue a tradition of more than 60 years of growth and success.
CMA launches tires, government price program
CMA has added a number of new Double Coin tires to its product portfolio, and has launched a new government fleet net pricing program, the company announced.
Fuel Efficiency: Aluminum wheels, wide base singles
In the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s SmartWay Transport Partnership’s specifications for Class 8 combination vehicles, lighter-weight tractor and trailer components are recommended as potential fuel saving options.
IMI offers new alternative to lead weights
International Marketing Inc. (IMI) offers a variety of alternatives to lead weights that deliver superior performance while eliminating the use of harmful materials, the company said. Since 1989, IMI has offered EQUAL, an internal balancing compound and a vibration reduction alternative to lead weights for heavy-duty trucks. In instances when an internal balancing compound cannot be deployed, IMI’s newly introduced XACTBalance-180s deliver a better ride and fuel economy benefit, the company said.
Hankook offers new AL07+ long-haul steer tire
The new AL07+ long-haul steer tire from Hankook Tire utilizes innovative technology to increase both durability and fuel efficiency, its maker said. “Hankook’s AL07+ is truly a great innovation for truckers everywhere,” said Brian Sheehey, commercial tires director, Hankook Tire America Corp.
Firestone adds six new sizes to its FS560 PLUS urban steer lineup
Bridgestone Bandag Tire Solutions (BBTS) is introducing six new sizes to its lineup of Firestone FS560 PLUS tough-wearing steers. These premium tires are specially designed to deliver long wear and low cost per mile for the demanding work of P&D and local hauling applications, the company said.
Haldex Trailer Roll Stability adds diagnostics and communication tools
The Haldex Trailer Roll Stability (TRS) System helps control speed at the trailer by constantly monitoring the trailer’s movements, its maker said. FleetPlus is a PC-based program used as an operations management tool that the company said allows the fleet to compile and evaluate braking information that can be used to reduce maintenance cost and promote safety with drivers.
Driving Force
Meeting requirements for higher horsepower engines is just one way that Allstate Leasing is working to address customer needs
Driving force
Meeting requirements for higher horsepower engines is just one way that Allstate Leasing is working to address customer needs
Partnership pay-offs
Con-way Inc. recently completed its acquisition of Missouri-based Contract Freighters Inc., and the company got far more than CFI’s 2600 tractors and 7,000 trailers for which it negotiated.