International focused on enhancing fuel economy for its 2020 LT and RH Class 8 models with a host of new aerodynamic and powertrain features.
The North American Council for Freight Efficiency has released its latest Confidence Reports, including one that delves into the intentional pairing of tractors and trailers for optimal fuel economy benefits and another that updates findings on idling practices.
A local commercial for a personal injury lawyer has many truck-related plot holes and inconsistencies. Commercials like this rile Senior Contributing Editor Tom Berg.
Hankook Tire presented three new offerings in its truck and bus radial tire lineup at the Mid-America Trucking Show.
International Trucks announced a host of new fuel economy enhancements for its LT Series tractor
The new Vector 8611MT enables a trailer to be divided lengthwise into two refrigerated compartments.
Deflecktor introduced a locking wheel cover feature and trailer mounting system for its Hardspot Aerodynamic Wheel Cover at this year’s ATA Annual Meeting.
FlowBelow Aero announced that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has verified its new Trailer AeroSlider Stage 2 system for the EPA SmartWay program.
Checking and maintaining tie pressure is a pain for drivers, and human nature takes its toll on trailer tires, reports Senior Contributing Editor Tom Berg.
These recommendations stem from a 2013 NTSB safety study on straight-trucks and other research, which identified issues that apply to tractor-trailers as well.