New technology tire inflation systems debut at IAA

HANOVER, Germany -- A pair of groundbreaking new tire inflation technologies were unveiled at the IAA Commercial Vehicle Show here last week.

Daimler unveils ‘Aerodynamics Truck and Trailer’ in Europe

HANOVER, Germany -- Daimler’s European business has strayed outside its normal comfort zone, designing a trailer optimized for maximum efficiency with the company’s own Actros tractor.

Daimler focuses on total cost of ownership with latest product introductions

HANOVER, Germany -- Andreas Renschler, member of the Daimler AG board overseeing truck and bus operations, says he remains “cautiously optimistic” about the industry’s prospects, even in light of lingering economic concerns in...

Second Quebec carrier buys LNG tractors

ST-ROMUALD, Que. -- By about the end of this September, St-Romuald, Que.-based Transport YN.-Gonthier will become the second carrier in the province to use liquefied natural gas (LNG)-fuelled transport trucks. It has ordered two Peterbilt 386...

Spec’ing tactics evolving with rising equipment costs: US fleet exec

DALLAS, Texas -- As shippers continue to commoditize trucking, it behooves carriers to do everything they can to squeeze more productivity out of their equipment.

Eaton UltraShift Plus now available with Westport’s 15L LNG engine

GALESBURG, Mich. -- Eaton has announced its UltraShift Plus automated transmission is now available in trucks spec’d with the Westport HD 15-litre liquefied natural gas (LNG) engine.

Chevron introduces new fuel-saving synthetic engine oil

DALLAS, Texas -- Chevron has introduced a new Delo 400 LE synthetic 5W-30 engine oil it says can improve fuel mileage by up to 2% in Class 8 long-haul vehicles and 4.5% in medium-duty trucks.

Future is bright for natural gas, but early adopters face “bumps in the road”

DALLAS, Texas -- C.R. England is struggling to achieve a payback on a fleet of five day cab tractors running liquefied natural gas on a dedicated run between Southern California and Las Vegas, according to Dan England, chairman of the...

Meritor Wabco introduces ECAS for 6×2 configurations

ROCHESTER, Mich. -- Meritor Wabco has announced a new electronically controlled air suspension (ECAS) for 6x2 configurations.

Want to maximize your tire investment? Take care of the basics

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The considerable amount of science going into every tire to improve its durability and fuel performance can unfortunately be quickly undone by shoddy maintenance practices.

Bridgestone shows the science behind the latest tire designs

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Tires could very well be the Rodney Dangerfields of the trucking world; they simply don’t get the respect they deserve. They may seem simple and utilitarian but the science that goes into their construction is...

Bridgestone provides deep dive into its operations

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- In the words of its own president, Kurt Danielson, Bridgestone Commercial Solutions (BCS) has a tendency to focus on “doing” and not spending enough time talking about its accomplishments.

Freightliner maintains optimism despite slowing truck demand

NAPA VALLEY, Cali. -- Freightliner officials speaking at a recent press event to herald the arrival of the new Detroit DT12 transmission, admitted Class 8 order activity has slowed beyond expectations, but insisted they maintain an optimistic...

AMTA meets with transport minister to discuss natural gas, wide-base tires

EDMONTON, Alta. -- The Alberta Motor Transport Association (AMTA) recently met with provincial Transport Minister Ric McIver, to discuss key issues including the use of wide-base single tires and natural gas-powered tractors.

Navistar to lean on Cummins as it adds SCR; will offer ISX15

LISLE, Ill. -- Navistar International has announced it will adopt Cummins’ selective catalytic reduction (SCR) technology to help it fast track implementation of its In Cylinder Technology Plus (ICT+) emissions plan.