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Newsby StaffApril 15, 2024

Freightliner, Western Star Trucks Recalled for Possible Steer Wheel Problems

Daimler Truck North America is recalling nearly 30,000 trucks because of steer axle wheel flanges that may crack and damage the tires.

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Newsby StaffMarch 10, 2022

Alcoa Expands Into Aero Solutions

A steer wheel cover and a drive wheel cover plus wheel add aerodynamic and fuel-saving advantages to Alcoa wheels.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 13, 2021

Alcoa Unveils Dual Valve Wheel

Alcoa Wheel has introduced a forged aluminum dual valve wheel. With a second valve stem the TPMS sensor can operate on one valve while air pressure is serviced on the other.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 24, 2020

Alcoa Sheds Weight with New Truck Wheel; Launches Podcast

The new Ultra One 22.5 x 8.25-inch wheel weighs in at 39 pounds -- a full pound lighter than the model it will replace, according to Alcoa Wheels..

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ProductsJuly 25, 2019

Kenworth Now Offers Optional Alcoa Dura-Black Wheels

Kenworth is now offering Alcoa Dura-Black Wheels for its heavy- and medium-duty conventional truck models.

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NewsOctober 12, 2017

SpecFinder Narrows Down Search for Tractor Wheels

Arconic's SpecFinder online tool for Alcoa aluminum truck wheels is designed to streamline the lightweight, aluminum wheel-shopping process for fleets, OEMs, and owner-operators.

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ArticlesMay 17, 2017

Using Habits to Create a Culture of Safety

In order to effectively run a safe and profitable fleet, it is critical to create a culture of safety within your company. While this advice sounds simple, the implementation can be daunting and may sometimes seem nearly impossible.

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Newsby Jim ParkMay 2, 2017

Alcoa Looks to Detroit for Styling

Alcoa is looking at the potential of producing a black version of the Dura-Bright Evo wheel. The company brought a few prototypes to the Mid-America Trucking Show, trying to see if people noticed them and asked about them.

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NewsDecember 14, 2016

Arconic Signs $450 Million in Supply Deals for its Alcoa Wheels

Manufacturing company Arconic has signed more than $450 million in long-term agreements, including a major deal with Paccar, to supply its forged aluminum Alcoa wheels to makers of commercial vehicles serving global markets.

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Newsby David CullenNovember 2, 2016

Alcoa Becomes Arconic

The separation of Alcoa Inc. into two distinct standalone companies– Alcoa Corp. and Arconic Inc.—took effect on Nov.1.

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