Why Canadian truckers owe a debt of gratitude to this U.S. agency

If your fleet is taking advantage of some of the most recent engine advancements to improve fuel economy, you should thank the U.S. Department of Energy. The DoE, through its…

International offering data-based maintenance recommendations

International is now tracking and prioritizing truck maintenance through an Advanced Preventive Maintenance platform. Intelligent Fleet Care uses data collected from Navistar’s OnCommand Connection to calculate fuel economy and recommend…

Donaldson’s Filter Minder Connect wins technical achievement award

A committee of trucking trade press journalists selected Donaldson’s Filter Minder Connect as the greatest technical achievement of 2021. The Jim Winsor Technical Achievement Award was presented to Donaldson at…

Clarience Technologies partners with Wabash, Meritor

Clarience Technologies announced at the Technology & Maintenance Council’s spring meetings, new alliances between its Road Ready trailer telematics platform with both Wabash and Meritor. The Wabash deal covers dealer…

Yokohama showcases two new tires at TMC

Yokohama debuted two new tires at the Technology & Maintenance Council’s spring meetings, a 720R 19.5” for last-mile delivery applications, and a 121T design for trailers. The 720R is a…

Prepare for tomorrow’s technologies today: DTNA’s O’Leary

Connectivity, autonomy, and electrification are all monumental challenges in their own right, but today’s truck manufacturers are pursuing all three simultaneously. That was the message John O’Leary, president and CEO…

Alcoa introduces lighter wheels, wheel covers

Alcoa has taken more weight out of its aluminum wheels. The new Alcoa 22.5”x8.25” ULT36x and 22.5”x14” 84U61x and 84U64x are each 3 lb. lighter than previous designs. The ULT36x…

NACFE says terminal tractors a great place to begin electrification journey

Terminal tractors are an excellent place for fleets to begin their electrification journey, the North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE) has concluded. It has issued a special report on…

Repair shops struggling with parts, labor shortages

Nearly all shops surveyed for the second annual State of Heavy-Duty Repair report compiled by Fullbay with the Technology & Maintenance Council were affected by parts shortages in 2021. The…

SAF-Holland’s European e-axle being prepped for North American market

SAF-Holland is planning to bring to North America its TRAKr electric axle, currently being used in Europe. But first it must undergo rigorous testing and adaptation to ensure it’s fit…

Repair costs climbing, but so is mileage between repairs

Parts, labor and overall repair costs are soaring for truck fleets, but an increased emphasis on preventive maintenance is stretching out mileage between breakdowns. Those were some key findings from…

ConMet’s eHub to power Carrier Transicold’s Vector reefer

ConMet’s eMobility unit has partnered with Carrier Transicold to provide electric power to its trailer refrigeration units (TRUs) through its electric hub. ConMet’s PreSet hub assembly contains an electric motor…

Goodyear names Highway Hero

An Illinois trucker was recognized as the 37th Goodyear Highway Hero, an award that recognizes truck drivers who act selflessly for the good of others on North American highways. Gerald…

Spec’ing trucks is an ever-evolving process

Getting your truck spec’s right depends on your application, first and foremost, according to fleet professionals presenting on Truck Spec’s 2022 at the Technology and Maintenance Council Fall Meeting in…

TMC report examines adoption of smart trailer technologies

New technologies have transformed truck efficiency over the past decades, and now it’s the trailer’s turn to catch up. “Trailers are poised to advance in the next 20 years the…