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Newsby StaffOctober 20, 2023

Transtex Adds Edge Fin to Boost CARB Drag Reduction Rating

Transtex said it now has the only commercially available California Air Resources Board pre-approved Bin V aerodynamic solution for heavy-duty trailers.

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Newsby Wayne ParhamOctober 19, 2023

Clarience Technologies Expands Light-Out Detection, Working on Fus1on 2.0

Clarience introduced a new in-line configuration option of its Road Ready Light Out Detection System, expanding coverage to now include every trailer type.

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ProductsOctober 17, 2023

Continental Tire Debuts Medium-Duty Tire Line

Continental Tire introduced new General Tire 19.5" Class 4 and Class 5 drive and steer tires designed for durability and improved mileage.

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Newsby Jack RobertsOctober 16, 2023

Yokohama Tire Looks to the Future with Confidence

As the tire industry faces unprecedented technological changes and challenges, Yokohama Tire's Jeff Barna and Stan Changdie feel the company is perfectly positioned to serve the needs of its fleets customers now and in the future.

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Newsby Jim ParkOctober 13, 2023

Volvo’s SuperTruck 2 Goes Long on Aero, Lightweighting; Ups Freight Efficiency 134%

Volvo Trucks busted the SuperTruck 2 100% freight efficiency improvement target using an entirely reshaped cab, a 4x2 drive train, very advanced trailer aerodynamics, and a 48-volt micro-hybrid energy recovery system.

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Newsby Jack RobertsOctober 12, 2023

Yokohama, Mississippi Truck Tire Plant 'on an Upswing'

Yokohama’s truck tire plant in West Point, Mississippi, celebrates a milestone while looking toward the future.

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Articlesby Jim ParkOctober 10, 2023

5 Strategies to Complement Your Powertrain Spec

When you're spec'ing a powertrain for a new truck, the process isn’t finished even after all the calculations are done and the appropriate ratios sorted out. You’re leaving money on the table if you walk away without considering the impact the rest of your spec has on fuel efficiency.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseOctober 9, 2023

UAW Rejects Mack Offer: Strike Begins

The United Auto Workers rejected an agreement with Mack Trucks, setting the stage for a strike by 3,900 employees in three states.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseOctober 6, 2023

Thermo King To Provide Tracking Telematics as Standard

Starting in 2024, TracKing telematics hardware and subscription will be standard on new Thermo King APU, trailer, and large truck offerings.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseOctober 4, 2023

Class 8 Orders Nearly Double as 2024 Build Slots Fully Open

Both ACT Research and FTR are reporting significant increases in September Class 8 truck orders over August as the 2024 order boards open.

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