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Michelin updates XDA Energy tire with new compounds, new sidewall protections
The XDA Energy+ replaces XDA Energy, featuring the same tread design but with an improved tread compound. The XDA Energy + features wide circumferential grooves for efficient water evacuation and grooved, angled walls to help resist stone retention that can lead to stone drilling that potentially damages the casing.
September 28, 2017
Equipment
Goodyear debuts new Endurance long-haul tire
The Goodyear Endurance LHD contains several improvements over the G572A drive tire the company will phase out next year.
September 28, 2017
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Business
Bendix system aims to prevent truck rollaways
The Intellipark system is an electronic parking brake that automatically engages truck and trailer air brakes if a driver forgets to and exits the vehicle, leaving the truck vulnerable to rollaways. Bendix says 60 percent of fleets surveyed in a Frost & Sullivan survey said they had experienced a rollaway incident within the previous two years.
September 27, 2017
Business
Allison to bring 9-speed transmission to market by 2020
Allison Transmission announced it will release a nine-speed fully automatic transmission for medium- and heavy-duty vehicle markets around the globe by 2020, ahead of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Phase 2 greenhouse gas and fuel efficiency standards.
September 27, 2017
Business
Electric truck, integrated powertrain on deck for Navistar-Volkswagen partnership
Top executives at Navistar and Volkswagen announced Tuesday joint initiatives planned for the coming years, including a proprietary integrated powertrain for the North American market. The companies also said they plan to introduce an electric truck by the end of 2019. Navistar also plans to develop a big-bore 15-liter engine in conjunction Volkswagen for use in International Trucks.
September 26, 2017
Equipment
Mack makes Bendix Wingman Fusion collision mitigation system standard on new Anthem tractor
Fusion provides collision mitigation, adaptive cruise control and lane departure warning.
September 26, 2017
Gear
Powerful flashlight can recharge your devices, too
So now there’s the problem of carrying too much gear, which MecArmy are keen to fix. With the MOT10, they solve two carry problems with one flashlight that’s got the right features for EDC. The MOT10 first and foremost aims to be a great light. Powered by 1 x 18650 battery, it uses a Cree […]
September 26, 2017
Gear
ASA Electronics’ object detection sensor system
ASA’s Voyager CVFPS16 Front Sensor System is designed to help make maneuvering large vehicles less stressful. The system comes with four sensors and a waterproof camera engineered to produce visual and audible alerts that become more frequent when detecti
September 25, 2017
Business
Potential steer axle problem prompts recall of more than 1,000 Volvo, Mack, Autocar trucks
A potential problem in Dana D-Series and E-Series steer axles that could result in a complete loss of steering prompted Mack, Volvo and Autocar to recall more than 1,000 potentially affected trucks.
September 25, 2017
Gear
ConMet’s wheel end monitor
ConMet’s SmartHub is designed with prognostic capabilities that allow drivers and fleet managers to monitor the health of a wheel end through access to real-time data on the hub’s functions and be alerted to any variations outside of acceptable operationa
September 25, 2017
Business
Eaton, Cummins launch new transmission pairing for X15 engine
Endurant –the first product to launch under the Eaton-Cummins joint powertrain venture – will be matched with the Cummins X15 Efficiency Series engines rated up to 510 hp beginning next month for Peterbilt 579 and Kenworth T680.
September 25, 2017
Business
Freightliner adds mid-roof sleeper options for Cascadia
Freightliner is adding a mid-roof cab configuration for its Cascadia the company announced Monday at the North American Commercial Vehicle Show in Atlanta, including 48-, 60- and 72-inch mid-roof XT sleeper cabs in both 116- and 126-inch BBC platforms.
September 25, 2017
Business
Fleets top 10 mpg average in NACFE’s cross-country test
Seven participating trucks drove a combined 50,107 miles during the 17 day event – which kicked off Sept. 7 and ended in Atlanta – and used commercially available technologies, including 6×2 axles, trailer and tractor aerodynamics, engine accessories, tire pressure systems, automated transmissions and low viscosity oils.
September 25, 2017
Gear
Grote’s trailer light monitor
Grote’s Guardian Smart Trailer System light monitoring technology is designed to maximize safety and uptime while minimizing maintenance costs and Compliance Safety Accountability exposure. The system is engineered to attach to any type of LED or incandes
September 22, 2017
Business
Shell Rotella’s Starship concept rig could see cross-country efficiency run in early 2018
The rig, which is being built by AirFlow Truck Company, aims to combine already-existing technologies to create the most efficient truck in the world, as measured by freight-ton efficiency, says Shell and Bob Sliwa, head of AirFlow and the project’s chief designer.
September 21, 2017
Gear
Purkeys’ integrated wireless alert system
Purkeys’ Aware integrated wireless alert system is designed to make receiving audio updates in truck cabs easier and more effective. Aware connects with the speaker system in a truck’s cab to route messages received from the telematics alert system throug
September 21, 2017
Business
Time to buy: How to properly inspect a used truck
A thorough pretrip inspection can uncover obvious problems, such as oil and water leaks, faulty lights and loose belts. The tips here, which include some pretrip basics, give further pointers on assessing a truck’s condition.
September 20, 2017
Business
Shell Rotella: Modern oils extend drain intervals, now recommended by all engine makers
All major North American engine makers are now recommending use of new-generation lubricants, dubbed CK-4 and FA-4 oils, for their new equipment, says Dan Arcy, OEM Technical Manager for Shell Rotella. The oils have also prompted all North American engine makers to extend recommended drain intervals.
September 20, 2017
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