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The sun splashes a glare across my laptop screen as the 600-MPH soaring cattle cannon crosses the country. The Kinks’ This Time Tomorrow drowns out the drumming of the engines and fuels dreams of the Fleet Equipment staff’s next adventure. The trucking industry is a market in motion. It’s true, the FE crew travels a
Watch: Accuride’s manufacturing makeover: Walk the foundry and factory floor with On the Road
Transitioning from an aged manual manufacturing process to a world-class facility doesn’t happen overnight. It takes hard work, the right leadership and a majority capital investment, but that’s exactly what Accuride has spent the past five years doing. Come along as I take you inside Accuride’s Rockford, Ill., foundry and manufacturing facility to detail one
Accuride launches EverSteel steel wheels
Accuride Corp. has announced the launch of its proprietary EverSteel steel wheel technology. The new technology is the first of its kind in the commercial vehicle industry, according to the company, and comes with a five-year warranty against corrosion. “Accuride’s proprietary new EverSteel technology demonstrates our commitment to offer customers advanced steel wheels that provide lasting
Accuride introduces new lightweight aluminum wheels
Accuride Corp. has announced that it has added two new lightweight aluminum wheels to its product offering. Re-engineered to reduce weight by 5-7%, the new aluminum wheels are both standard type 22.5 x 9.0 wheels produced at the company’s aluminum wheel production facility in Erie, Pa., according to Accuride. The new wheels will be available starting in March. Specifications
Accuride acquires majority stake in Gianetti Ruote SRL
Accuride Corp., a supplier of commercial vehicle components, and CLN Group, a supplier of steel and metal-formed components and assemblies, have announced that Accuride has acquired a majority stake in steel wheel manufacturer Gianetti Ruote SRL from the MW Italia wheels division of CLN S.p.A. CLN, through MW Italia, who will retain a minority interest in the
Accuride to supply brake drums to Daimler aftermarket group
Accuride Corp. recently signed a multi-year agreement with Daimler Trucks North America to supply its American-cast-and-machined Gunite brake drums to Daimler’s aftermarket parts group. The agreement calls for Accuride to provide a portfolio of standard-duty brake drums for over-the-road tractor drive axle and trailer axle applications that offers OEM first-fit quality and Reduced Stopping Distance
The unsung heroes of wheel end maintenance
What is more important to proper maintenance of tire/wheel and wheel end assemblies? A calibrated torque wrench, or an oil can and a wire brush? Sure, lots of factors affect component performance at the wheel end. Is the mounting surface clean and free of rust? Is the wheel free of corrosion brought on by harsh
Accuride extends Gunite automatic slack adjuster warranty
Accuride Corp. has extended the standard warranty coverage for its Gunite standard and Gunite 2000 range of automatic slack adjusters. The commercial vehicle components supplier extended its mileage and warranty length on the two models due to the “exacting, world-class quality standards” of its automated slack adjuster assembly operation in Rockford, Ill., the company said.
Accuride reaches new collective bargaining agreement
Accuride Corp. announced that it has successfully reached a new four-year collective bargaining agreement (CBA) with the International Union, United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America (UAW), Local 718, which represents 291 hourly associates at Accuride’s facility in Rockford, Ill. The plant produces Gunite-brand brake drums, hubs and other wheel-end components for the
Accuride wheel manufacturing facility receives award
The Association for Manufacturing Excellence (AME) bestowed upon Accuride’s Henderson Operations steel wheel manufacturing facility in Henderson, Ky., a 2014 Manufacturing Excellence Award. An AME representative will visit the Accuride plant on Sept. 18 to present the award. The company will also be honored during the 2014 AME International Excellence Inside Conference, Nov. 10-14 in
Accuride reports second quarter results
Accuride Corp. reported strong financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2014, as its ‘Fix & Grow’ strategy supports delivery of continued margin and profitability improvement. Second quarter 2014 results Second quarter 2014 net sales from continuing operations were $181.6 million, compared with $179.9 million in the same period in 2013, an increase
What are the lighter-weight wheel options?
For fleets that want to roll efficiently, there’s no shortage of lighter-weight wheel options. For a fleet that has hundreds of pieces of equipment moving along many routes, increased load capacity can add up quickly. Aluminum wheels are typically a lighter option than steel; one of the lightest weight options was launched in March at