Let’s talk tire retreading. As you probably know, tires are the second-highest cost for fleets, behind fuel. And with a typical on-highway Class 8 truck running 18 wheel positions, keeping those assets in the best possible shape can be very valuable.
Clearly, it’s important to have a program in place to manage the tires for the entirety of their life cycle.
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The Knight, a 48-ft.-long detachable gooseneck lowboy with an overall capacity of 80,000 lbs., is now available form XL dealers.
XL Specialized Trailers recently launched a new trailer model, the XL Knight 80 MFG. XL says the Knight, a 48-foot-long detachable gooseneck lowboy, has an overall capacity of 80,000 lbs. and a concentrated capacity of 70,000 lbs. in 16 ft. The company adds that the trailer offers 29 ft. of main deck loading space and a loaded deck height of 18 in.
From fleet cards to EVs and data, all work together to help save on costs.
Production will start later this summer, and Volvo expects customer deliveries to begin later this year.
Alternative fuels, connectivity, efficiency—there’s been plenty to report on from trucking trade shows, but which topics stuck out most?
Kenworth selected executives representing 480 dealerships for its Dealer Council, and named eight members for its Parts Council.
The 16″ all-steel ST Radials expand on the RT500 model, which fill a need that are Double Coin says customers have been requesting.
The tires are designed to allow maximum endurance in the airport ground support environment.
Saving diesel can reduce CO2 emissions, but is it enough to make a difference? Volvo thinks so, and made these changes to boost efficiency.
Effective tire maintenance with the right equipment ensures fleet operations remain productive and profitable.
