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Maintenanceby StaffFebruary 26, 2020

TMC Honors 2020 Silver Spark Plug Winners

The American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Council opened its 2020 Annual Meeting and Transportation Technology Exhibition by honoring four professionals with its highest honor — the Silver Spark Plug award.

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Equipmentby Jim ParkFebruary 26, 2020

Jacobs Says Cylinder Deactivation Saves Fuel, Reduces NOx

Better fuel economy and lower emissions, already proven in extensive tests by Jacobs, have now been independently measured.

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Equipmentby Jim ParkFebruary 26, 2020

Bridgestone Explores Air-free Option with Commercial Concept Tire

The advanced air-free commercial truck tire concept was one of several Bridgestone mobility solutions on display during the Annual Meeting of the ATA's Technology & Maintenance Council, all aimed at improved safety, uptime and efficiency.

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Maintenanceby John G. SmithFebruary 26, 2020

Understanding Disc-Brake Maintenance

One of the most important factors to consider about air disc brakes is that they require ongoing maintenance, like any other brake.

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Maintenanceby StaffFebruary 26, 2020

Navistar International Expands Parts Business

Navistar International’s parts business announced a product expansion and solutions to further improve parts availability at the TMC Annual Meeting in Atlanta.

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Maintenanceby StaffFebruary 26, 2020

Navistar Simplifies Fleet Management with New Programs

During February's Technology & Maintenance Council Annual Meeting in Atlanta, Navistar International announced new service and connectivity initiatives meant to simplify vehicle maintenance, improve uptime, and reduce total cost of ownership.

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Fleet Managementby StaffFebruary 26, 2020

Trailer-Share App Provider Entering U.S. Market

A Canada-based company called vHub that provides an app it developed to help fleets share and reposition trailers is entering the U.S. market. The vHub app will go live in the U.S. on Feb. 26.

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Maintenanceby StaffFebruary 26, 2020

Nexiq Updates Warranty-Repair Platform

Nexiq introduced its updated eTechnician 2.0 platform at February’s annual meeting of the Technology & Maintenance Council in Atlanta. The platform boasts new features aimed at fleets that conduct, or plan to conduct, OEM warranty repairs.

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Equipmentby StaffFebruary 25, 2020

Cooper Debuts Two New 19.5-Tires for Class 4-6 Trucks

Cooper Tire has added two offerings to its Work Series lineup, with 19.5-inch sizes for Class 4-6 trucks and vans.

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Equipmentby StaffFebruary 25, 2020

Cooper Rolls Out All-Weather Drive Tire for Regional Fleets

Cooper Tire’s Work Series now includes a new regional all-weather drive tire, offered in sizes 295/75R22.5 LR G, 11R22.5 LR H, and 11R24.5 LR H sizes.

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