Flanagan returns to SAF-Holland in VP role

SAF-Holland has named Randy Flanagan its vice-president – sales (Americas), relacing Carl Mesker who is retiring as vice-president – sales and aftermarket (Americas). Flanagan is a familiar face for the…

SAF-Holland suspension lineup ready for Canada’s specialty demands

SAF-Holland has unveiled its new CBXA AeroBeam fixed frame air suspensions, with offerings that support Canada’s specialty trailers and Ontario’s SPIF configurations. The lightweight top-mount trailer air suspensions will eventually…

Covid-19 is bringing lasting change to the truck shop

The empty shelves admittedly left me with an uneasy feeling in the early days of Covid-19. Grocery store aisles were stripped bare of staples. Shoppers had hoarded toilet paper of…

Top truck technology nominated for annual award

TORONTO, Ont. – A committee of North American writers who cover the trucking industry has unveiled its Top 5 finalists for the 2020 Jim Winsor Technical Achievement Award. The honor…

SAF-Holland adds e-commerce tools with POD-Plus

“It just gives you the information right away. It’s seamless,” says Carl Mesker of SAF-Holland (right). DALLAS, Texas – SAF-Holland has been built on a legacy of bending steel, creating…

SAF-Holland optimizes tire inflation pressures on the fly

ATLANTA, Ga. – SAF-Holland has announced an update to its tire management system, which brings dynamic inflation adjustments based on axle load. The SMAR-te Tire Pilot was showcased at the…

SAF-Holland names new president – Americas

MUSKEGON, Mich. – SAF-Holland has named Kent Jones its new president – Americas. He replaces Steffen Schewerda, who has stepped down from the same role. Jones was previously vice-president of…

Landing gear get added protection

SAF-Holland has unveiled a new layer of protection for landing gear in the form of the purpose-made True Lube grease. Operating temperatures range from -40 to 65 Celsius…

Pintle hook design delivers the strength

When it comes to a pintle hook, much of the strength comes through the choice of materials. SAF-Holland’s new PH-405 pintle hook features an austenitic manganese steel body that supports…

SAF-Holland buys PressureGuard

MUSKEGON, Mich. – SAF-Holland has acquired a majority stake in trailer tire pressure management specialist, PressureGuard. The company says the acquisition adds a key element to its line, in advanced…

SAF-Holland unveils tire pressure system

ATLANTA, Ga. – SAF-Holland has unveiled the Tire Pilot Plus tire pressure management system for its CBX and ULX suspensions – topping up or even releasing air to ensure…

SAF-Holland introduces new suspension, shunt truck fifth wheel

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – SAF-Holland has come out with a new lightweight fixed frame air suspension and a new terminal tractor fifth wheel. Both products were introduced at the spring meeting…

SAF-Holland unveils lighter-weight CBX40 trailer suspension

Company also builds in extra toughness, extends warranty

SAF-Holland’s new coupling assistant aims to eliminate dropped trailers

ST. LOUIS, Mo. – SAF-Holland is looking to put an end to the costly problem of dropped trailers. The company introduced today for its Holland FW35-series fifth wheels a new…

SAF-Holland introduces lower-cost air disc brake for trailers

Plans to bring affordability to the masses to jumpstart disc brake adoption in North America