Webb offers ‘Right For You’ brake drum selection program
A new brake drum selection program, “Right for You,” from Webb Wheel Products offers end users the best value proposition for their fleet when purchasing replacement drums.
Michelin offers SmartWay-verified retreads
Three Michelin North America retreads have been added to the EPA SmartWay verified technologies list, while four others are being evaluated by the program. Added were: XT-1 AT Pre-Mold for trailer applications and XDA2 19 AT Pre-Mold and XDA2 23 AT Pre-Mold for drive axle applications.
Companies team for integrated TPMS, telematics solutions
Concirrus Ltd., a provider of telemetry and M2M solutions, and CMS SupaTrak, a provider of vehicle tracking and fleet management solutions, both will integrate PressurePro’s tire pressure information into their solutions.
Michelin, Volvo recognize safest truck fleets
Michelin Americas Truck Tires has again partnered with Volvo Trucks for the 2012 Volvo Trucks Safety Award, which recently recognized two category award winners for highway safety in the trucking industry.
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Goodyear debuts self-inflating truck tire technology
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. debuted the commercial application of its Air Maintenance Technology at the 2012 IAA Commercial Vehicle Show in Hanover, Germany. The mechanism allows tires to maintain constant, optimum pressure without the use of external pumps, electronics and driver intervention.
Webb Wheel introduces Vortex brake drum
Webb Wheel said its new Vortex Unlimited, a cast brake drum now available for the most popular steer, drive and trailer axle applications, offers significant advantages over standard brake drums.
DayLube Nano-Ceramic Grease for continuous lubrication
Dayton Progress’ new DayLube high performance grease uses nano-ceramic particles that act as sub-microscopic ball bearings to provide continuous lubrication to steel surfaces found on trucks and trailers. It maintains its viscosity across the full temperature range and does not soften or run out.
Yokohama updates online fuel savings calculator for fleets
Yokohama Tire Corp. has updated its Fuel Savings Calculator for truck fleets and owner-operators, adding more data points on Yokohama and competitor tires to allow users expanded comparisons of the tire maker’s fuel-efficient tires against others. A print functionality, among other features, also has been added.
Concirrus, PressurePro, Mobile Devices announce integrated TPMS
PressurePro has announced a collaboration with Concirrus Ltd., a provider of telemetry solutions, and Mobile Devices to market the company’s tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) technology to the Mobile Devices Telematics Market Place.
New Bridgestone on/off-highway radial offers durability
The new Bridgestone M853 on/off-highway all-position radial for regional hauls combines wear resistance with extra load capacity for longer service. The tire is available now in sizes 11R22.5 and 11R24.5; size 12R22.5 will be available the fourth quarter of 2012.
Kenworth medium-duty cabovers add tire, wheelbase options
Kenworth is offering a 22.5-in. tire and wheel package and expanded wheelbase choices for its K270 Class 6 and K370 Class 7 medium-duty cabovers, allowing the trucks to match up to standard dock heights at pickup and delivery locations in several applications.