November 12 2014 - Products
Husky Corporation is offering dispensing hoses for diesel exhaust fluid adding to the company’s line of DEF products including nozzles, spouts, swivels, adapters, Safe-T-Breaks and Benecor DEF systems.
Tags: DEF, EPA, DEF Dispenser, Husky Corporation
November 12 2014 - Products
Dana Holding Corporation announced that it has broadened the Extended Protection Plan for drive axles in on-highway linehaul applications. The changes to the warranty are available to customers in both the U.S. and Canada.
Tags: Linehaul Heavy Duty, Dana Holding Corp., Axles, Dana Spicer, Tandem axle
November 7 2014 - Product News
Talbert Manufacturing acquired Ferree Trailers adding the company’s specialty trailer lines that weren't previously in Talbert’s own lineup, along with gaining Ferree’s manufacturing facility.
Tags: Trailers, Heavy Haul, Mergers & Acquisitions, Talbert Trailers
November 7 2014 - Industry News
AT&T has introduced an iOS version of its DriveMode mobile app to limit a driver's ability to use a smart phones while driving. The app silences incoming text message alerts when the driver is going faster than 15 mph.
Tags: Driver Safety, AT&T, Mobile Apps
November 6 2014 - Industry News
J.B. Hunt Transport Inc. has rolled out a new self-service freight transportation management tool for customers using either desktop or mobile devices.
Tags: Information Technology, J.B. Hunt
November 5 2014 - Product News
The state of Nevada approved the use of AutoSock’s textile traction devices as alternatives to metal chains in snowy conditions. Nevada had required the use of chains in certain operating conditions.
Tags: Nevada, Snow Chain, Snow, AutoSock, Winter Driving
October 31 2014 - Products
Winegard is partnering with DAS Distributing to sell its portable satellite and broadcast TV antennas at Travel Centers of America locations and other independent stores aimed at professional truck drivers.
Tags: Technology, Truckstops, Sleepers
October 30 2014 - Industry News
Cummins reported its third quarter revenue was $4.9 billion, a 15% increase from the third quarter of last year. Stronger demand for on-highway markets and distributor acquisitions in North America was a significant factor in revenue growth.
Tags: Cummins, Quarterly Earnings, Equity Markets, Engines
October 30 2014 - Products
Toyo Tire U.S.A. released the Toyo M650, a commercial drive tire that is SmartWay verified. The tire is designed for regional haul service and higher-torque operating conditions.
Tags: SmartWay, Toyo Tires, Tires, Low Rolling Resistance Tires
October 29 2014 - Products
Meritor's 17X EVO axle for linehaul applications, originally designed for 4x2 applications in Europe, will be introduced in North America for the 6x2 segment.
Tags: Fuel Economy, Meritor, Axles, Global, 6x2
October 23 2014 - Products
The Forklift Inflator is an air pump made by Shippers Products that attaches to a forklift and provides a portable way to inflate dunnage airbags when loading a trailer with cargo.
Tags: ATA, Trailers, Air Bags, Shippers