The latest trucks to be recalled due to ball studs from a third-party supplier that were improperly heat-treated: More than 3,400 Freightliner and Western Star trucks.
Thirty years ago, Pressure Systems International invented what it calls the industry’s first tire inflation system for trailers. Recently the company announced it had surpassed the milestone of more than 2 million systems sold.
ATA President Chris Spear addressed the challenges of government timelines for reducing emissions and praised the industry for what it has accomplished in reducing diesel emissions over the last four decades, in a speech during a Pressure Systems International fleet technology event.
Cummins-Meritor relaunched its Core Management System to simplify remanufacturing and reconditioning of OEM parts.
Cummins-Meritor finalized its acquisition last August, and company officials say the move allows accelerated electric powertrain development and will enhance other offerings.
The Siemens Commercial Vehicles business develops electric drive systems Meritor expects to be critical elements in the next generation of electric powertrains.
Cummins is buying Meritor in a deal that will give the company a broad reach in traditional powertrains and components as well as accelerating its development of battery-electric and fuel-cell-electric propulsion systems.
Meritor Blue Horizon’s new 14Xe all-electric powertrain is now under production and available for sales for medium- and heavy-duty commercial vehicles.
Back at Meritor after more than eight years, Joe Mejaly sits down with HDT to discuss his return to the company, his career, and the state of the aftermarket.
Dropping diesel powertrains for battery-electric means there will be fewer parts to worry about, but procedures will change and new maintenance intervals will be needed.
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