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Business
Changing Gear: News from PressureGuard, Road Choice, Silver Eagle
It’s no fun having a flat tire, but one company is making it easier to find ways to avoid them. PressureGuard Tire Inflation Systems recently launched its revamped website at www.pressureguard.com with user-friendly navigation designed to provide quicker and more intuitive access. The company says the website now is optimized for smartphones to help build […]
February 25, 2015
Business
Diesel inches upward again in third consecutive weekly increase
The national average price, however, is still down $1.117 from the same week last year, and the DOE still projects the U.S. diesel price to average $2.83 in 2015.
February 24, 2015
Business
TMC news roundup: Cummins and Eaton further partnership, Michelin introduces tire monitoring program and more
The 2015 Technology and Maintenance Council was held last week in Nashville, Tenn., where industry manufacturers like Cummins, Michelin, Meritor, Dana and others made announcements about new products or services.
February 23, 2015
Business
DumpTruckLoads.com board launches
A new construction industry start-up from Pennsylvania has launched a dump-truck-specific load board as an online service, accessible from both desktop and mobile browsers, that enables members to find trucks or loads. Dump truck owners can receive real-time load notifications via e-mail and text message from DumpTruckLoads.com, allowing them to work with contractors outside of their network […]
February 20, 2015
Business
Diesel still projected to average less than $3 in 2015
In the January issue of its STEO report, the DOE forecasts the price of diesel will average $2.83 a gallon in 2015 — 2 cents lower than its projection in the January report and 3.5 cents lower than the average in the most recent week.
February 19, 2015
Business
Changing Gear: Updates from Truck-Lite, Peterbilt, Ryder
Things are starting to look even brighter at Falconer, N.Y.-based truck lighting supplier Truck-Lite Co., which recently acquired another LED lighting manufacturer, Rigid Industries, a Phoenix-based company that targets the offroad, powersport, agricultural, marine, industrial and mining markets. The acquisition positions both of the lighting providers for future growth, according to executives for both companies. […]
February 18, 2015
Business
Diesel price rises for second straight week
The U.S. average diesel price rose for the second consecutive week for the first time since June 2014.
February 17, 2015
Gear
Cooper’s drop-deck trailer tire
Cooper’s Roadmaster RM272 tire for drop-deck trailers features a tread and compounding designed to provide improved treadwear and protection against cutting and chipping. With a 16/32-inch tread depth, the tire is available in size 255/70R22.5 in load ran
February 17, 2015
Electronic Logging Devices
E-log, speed limiter mandates delayed, DOT says in latest regulatory report
The DOT has pushed back projected publication dates for several major trucking regulations expected this year, according to its monthly rulemakings report. Here are the dates the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration expects to publish each.
February 16, 2015
Voices
POLL: What mpg is your fuel surcharge based on?
With some carriers shifting upward the mpg their fuel-surcharge contracts are based on, what’s behind your own calculations of surcharges, such as they exist?
February 13, 2015
Equipment
Q&A: Mobil Delvac’s Hurtado talks fuel economy benefits of next-gen ‘thin’ oil
Prior to this year’s Technology and Maintenance Council’s annual meeting, CCJ sister site CCJ had the chance to talk to ExxonMobile’s Lilo Hurtado, the company’s senior applications engineer, about upcoming regulatory changes and changing technology in the trucking industry
February 13, 2015
Gear
MeritorWabco’s trailer lift axle control system
MeritorWabco has added an automatic trailer lift axle control system to its SmartTrac portfolio of stability control systems to monitor suspension load and manage lift axles on trailers for fleets that reduce load frequently during multiple deliveries. Th
February 12, 2015
Gear
Galbreath’s roll-off trailer
Galbreath’s lightweight M6-250 Series Roll-off Trailer is designed to handle roll-offs with heavy loads such as scrap and construction materials. The trailer weighs 15,650 pounds, has a shorter overall length for added maneuverability and has a gross vehi
February 11, 2015
Gear
Toyo’s regional super single tire
Toyo’s M149 all-position super single tire for regional and urban applications is designed to deliver added wear performance in tough operations ranging from urban front axles to long-haul trailers. Optimized construction and tread design are engineered f
February 11, 2015
Business
CARB offering class this month on complying with emissions regulations
The California Air Resources Board announced will hold a half-day seminar Tuesday, Feb. 24, to help truck owners better understand and comply with the state’s stringent truck emissions regulations.
February 11, 2015
Business
Rule to require stability control systems on trucks reaches OMB
The rule, which came from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, is designed to help mitigate rollover and loss-of-control crashes, according to the synopses from NHTSA.
February 11, 2015
Business
New Iowa80.com catalog available
Trucking accessories provider Iowa80.com has released its redesigned and larger catalog. The new 92-page catalog features more than 275 new items, including new lights, chrome and stainless exterior accessories, interior accessories, safety and compliance items and more. The new catalogs have been mailed to existing customers and are available for pickup at all Iowa 80 […]
February 11, 2015
Business
Changing Gear: Cab and interior rewind
Since most of you are busy enough trying to manage your own business, it’s likely you occasionally might have missed a few announcements for new products that we frequently relay to you at OverdriveOnline.com. This week, Overdrive’s “Changing Gear” series takes a look back at some cab and interior-related products to help you keep your […]
February 11, 2015
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