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Axle integrates with Tai Transportation Management Software

Axle, a payments automation and financing platform for freight and logistics, announced a new integration with Tai TMS, a transportation management system for full truckload (FTL) and less-than-truckload (LTL) shipments. This integration allows freight brokers to get paid for their shipments and pay their carriers within 48 hours of delivery without any additional data entry. 

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A tale of two axles: Dana launches a new Spicer tandem axle, single drive axle

Dana Inc. announced the launch of two new Spicer axles: The D172 series heavy-duty tandem axle for construction, heavy-haul, and severe-service applications; and the Spicer S172 series single drive axle for Class 7 and 8 vehicles. Both announcements were made at the 2018 Technology and Maintenance Council (TMC) Annual Meeting & Transportation Technology Exhibition. Click

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Proper wheel end inspection and maintenance tips

It is important to periodically inspect a vehicle’s wheel ends to ensure safety and maximize over-the-road performance. Inspection will help determine if a wheel end repair is necessary. SKF recommends performing a detailed inspection of all wheel ends every 100,000 miles, or every 12 months, whichever comes first. Before performing an inspection, always follow the

Meritor adds two new axle ratios aimed at improving fuel efficiency

Meritor Inc. is adding optimized axle ratios to its proven 14X rear-drive axle portfolio. Meritor’s 14X tandem drive axles with a 2.79 ratio will be available for production in June and a 2.85 ratio will be ready later this summer. When used in combination with the Cummins and Eaton SmartAdvantage Powertrain, the new axle ratios will

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