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Photo Galleriesby StaffNovember 29, 2023

A Look Inside Pressure Systems International (Photos)

During the recent Cummins-Meritor PSI Fleet Technology Event, HDT joined the tour of the PSI production facility in San Antonio, Texas, to see how automatic tire inflation systems are made.

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Newsby Deborah LockridgeNovember 29, 2023

Fontaine Makes the Fifth Wheel Smart

Fifth wheels are a safety-critical feature that often doesn't get the attention it should. Fontaine Fifth Wheel's SmartConnect aims to change that, with driver alerts and predictive maintenance for fleet managers.

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Newsby Wayne ParhamNovember 27, 2023

PSI Celebrates 30th Year with 2 Million Systems Sold

Thirty years ago, Pressure Systems International invented what it calls the industry’s first tire inflation system for trailers. Recently the company announced it had surpassed the milestone of more than 2 million systems sold.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseNovember 27, 2023

Volvo FH Electric Named International Truck of the Year

The Volvo FH Electric became the first-ever electric truck to be named the International Truck of the Year – Europe’s top honor for heavy-duty commercial vehicles.

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Articlesby Jack RobertsNovember 27, 2023

Great American Trucks: Marmon

In a time when driver comfort and ergonomics were virtually nonexistent, one OEM set out to hand-build premium highway cruisers exactly the way their owners wanted them.

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Articlesby Jack RobertsNovember 22, 2023

Hot Laps in Texas with the Peterbilt Model 579EV

Peterbilt’s careful, considered development of electric vehicles has led to the quick, nimble and capable Model 579EV, as Jack Roberts discovered recently behind the wheel of this battery-electric truck.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseNovember 22, 2023

Mesilla Valley Says Range Energy Trailers Deliver 36% Fuel Economy Boost

Range Energy said preliminary third-party testing conducted by Mesilla Valley Transportation Solutions showed its electric-powered trailers can boost tractor-trailer fuel economy by more than 3 mpg.

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ArticlesNovember 22, 2023

Hydraulic vs. Mechanical Goosenecks for Lowboy Trailers

What type of removable gooseneck is the best for your lowboy trailer? While most contractors choose hydraulic goosenecks for ease of use, there may be some situations where a mechanical gooseneck is preferred.

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Articlesby Deborah LockridgeNovember 21, 2023

A Closer Look at Volvo’s Super-Efficient SuperTruck 2

More details about how Volvo Trucks North America blasted the Department of Energy's freight efficiency goals out of the water in its SuperTruck 2.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseNovember 17, 2023

Noegon Adds Safety and Compliance Check to JPro Diagnostic Tool

A new, embedded, feature for the JPro diagnostic and repair tool tells technicians a vehicle's safety and compliance status before it leaves the shop.

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