Dana adds new axle ratios
To meet customers’ increasing need for better fuel economy, Dana Corp.’s Commercial Vehicle Systems group released three new ratios for its Spicer drive axle lineup.
Holland introduces fifth wheel slider system
The Holland Group Inc. announced the release of its Integrated Low-Weight Slider (ILS) system, designed to reduce the weight of traditional fifth wheel/slider combos by up to 27 percent (151 pounds).
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.
Workhorse enters new category with 16,000-pound chassis
Workhorse Custom Chassis has entered a new market with the introduction of a 16,000-pound GVWR version of its new W42 chassis.
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.
ArvinMeritor announces lower axle ratio on Meritor RS-23-160 series
ArvinMeritor announced the availability of a 2.50 ratio for its RS-23-160 single axle series.
Dana expands limited-slip differential line
Dana Corp.’s Commercial Vehicle Systems group expanded its line of limited-slip differentials for its Spicer medium-duty single and tandem axles.
Volvo shows off two new mid-roof trucks
Volvo Trucks North America has introduced two new trucks, the Volvo VT 830 and the Volvo VN 730 mid-roof tractors.
PM Optimization
Optimizing preventive maintenance (PM) schedules is a fine art. No one wants to jeopardize equipment by extending oil drains or servicing other systems prematurely, but then neither does anyone want to do servicing before it is necessary.