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NewsMarch 14, 2016

Meritor Aims to Grow With Aggressive New Product Schedule

Seven out of 10 Class 8 trucks in North America now run with Meritor axles, and the company has plans to grow, including an ambitious schedule of new product announcements.

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Newsby Tom BergMarch 11, 2016

Hybrid Electric-Drive Trailer Tandem Being Developed

The system captures energy as a tractor-trailer brakes and runs downhill, and reapplies energy through a drive axle to help the truck launch and run uphill. Operation on the trailer is completely autonomous.

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NewsMarch 10, 2016

Last Year’s Trailer Registrations 3rd Highest in 15 Years

New registrations of commercial trailers in the U.S. hit 254,700 units in 2015, representing the third highest volume of new trailer registrations since 2000.

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Newsby Deborah LockridgeMarch 10, 2016

Nitrogen Cooling System Offers Alternative to Traditional Reefer Trailers

After extensive testing with a grocery fleet in California, a nitrogen trailer cooling system is available that offers an alternative to traditional diesel-powered refrigeration systems.

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NewsMarch 9, 2016

Hendrickson Parent Company Head John Boler, Dead at 81

John M. Boler, chairman of the board and founder of Hendrickson parent company, The Boler Company, passed away peacefully on March 4, 2016 at the age of 81.

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Articlesby Jim ParkMarch 9, 2016

How to Reduce the Burden of Tire Maintenance

Tire maintenance needn’t be a mind-numbing inconvenience. These tools can reduce the workload and improve efficiency.

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Articlesby Mike AntichMarch 8, 2016

6 Steps to Better Work Truck Body Upfits

Upfitting a truck chassis to perform a specific task requires planning and coordination among suppliers, fleet managers and end users.

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ProductsMarch 8, 2016

AutoSet Clutch Compensates For Wear

Illinois Auto Truck’s AutoSet Clutch is a self-adjusting heavy-duty clutch that compensates for wear over time by auto-adjusting to maintain the clutch pedal free play.

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Newsby Evan LockridgeMarch 8, 2016

Earnings Watch: Navistar Losses Decline, Hit $33 Million

Truck and engine manufacturer Navistar International Corp. on Tuesday surprised many analysts with its announcement that it narrowed its losses more than expected during its most recent fiscal quarter.

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NewsMarch 7, 2016

TranSource Acquires North And South Carolina Dealers

Commercial truck dealer group TranSource has entered into an agreement with Advantage Truck Centers to purchase certain assets from the Rocky Mount and St. Pauls, N.C. locations.

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