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On the Roadby Jim ParkOctober 24, 2019

Why Waste Time on Platooning When LCVs are More Efficient?

For all the time, money and effort spent on platooning over the past eight years, we probably could have had a nationwide north-south and east-west LCV network in place, contends HDT Equipment Editor Jim Park in his On the Road blog.

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Newsby StaffOctober 24, 2019

International Details Class 8 Model Upgrades for 2020 Model Year

International focused on enhancing fuel economy for its 2020 LT and RH Class 8 models with a host of new aerodynamic and powertrain features.

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Articlesby Jim ParkOctober 22, 2019

Q&A: NACFE's Rick Mihelic Talks About the Size, Weight and Cost of Batteries

Rick Mihelic, director of future technology studies for the North American Council of Freight Efficiency (NACFE), talks with Equipment Editor Jim Park on the economics of truck batteries.

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Newsby StaffOctober 10, 2019

Mesilla Valley Transportation to Equip Grille Guards on 1,300 Trucks After Testing

Mesilla Valley Transportation announced that based on testing completed by its subsidiary, MVT Solutions, it is now installing Ex-Guard LT series grille guards on more than 1,300 trucks.

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Newsby StaffOctober 7, 2019

Mesilla Valley Transportation Equips All New Trailers with FlowBelow AeroSlider

Mesilla Valley Transportation announced that it would be equipping all of its new trailers with the FlowBelow Trailer AeroSlider system, an aerodynamic device that reduces drag from a trailer's wheels and suspension.

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ProductsOctober 2, 2019

Michelin Launches Dual-Drive Linehaul Tire for Replacement Market

Michelin North America has announced a new ultra-low rolling resistance dual-drive linehaul tire called the Michelin X Line Energy D+.

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ProductsOctober 1, 2019

Cooper’s Roadmaster Steer Tire is SmartWay Verified

Cooper Tire is offering the Roadmaster RM832 EM steer tire, a SmartWay verified tire designed for fuel efficiency and durability.

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Newsby Jack RobertsSeptember 10, 2019

NACFE Announces Run on Less Regional Fleets and Drivers

The North American Council for Freight Efficiency has released the 10 fleets and drivers that will be participating in its Run on Less Regional Challenge in October, as well as a series of educational webinars focusing on emerging trucking technologies.

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ProductsSeptember 4, 2019

Bridgestone Trailer Tire Meets SmartWay and CARB Requirements

Bridgestone Americas has launched the Firestone FT492 trailer tire, offering fleets a fuel-efficient, SmartWay-verified and California Air Resources Board compliant option.

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ProductsAugust 29, 2019

Yokohama Adds Regional Drive Tire

The Yokohama 715R regional-haul tire is SmartWay-verified for low rolling resistance and available in 11R22.5, 295/75R22.5, 285/75R24.5 and 11R24.5 sizes.

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