Kenworth’s T680 now available in lightweight configuration June 3, 2014 KIRKLAND, Wash. — Kenworth has announced its T680 is now available with a 52-inch sleeper in a lightweight configuration. “We exhibited a lightweight spec’d Kenworth T680 52-inch sleeper at this…
Business Management May’s Class 8 truck orders best since 2006 June 3, 2014 Class 8 truck orders strengthened in May, marking the strongest month of May since 2006, according to preliminary figures from industry forecasters. ACT Research reported preliminary Class 8 orders of…
TMC releases new Recommended Practices manual June 3, 2014 ARLINGTON, Va. — The Technology & Maintenance Council has published its 2014-2015 Recommended Practices Manual, now available for purchase in print or electronic formats. The two-volume set features TMC’s Recommended…
Accuride’s new wheel treatment protects against rim flange wear June 2, 2014 EVANSVILLE, Ind. — Accuride has introduced a new aluminum wheel with a specially treated rim designed to reduce rim flange wear seen in heavy-haul, shifting load and frequent stop/start applications.
Equipment Don’t get parked for brake-related defects during Roadcheck June 2, 2014 ELYRIA, Ohio — The North America-wide Roadcheck enforcement blitz will be held this week and with that in mind, Bendix is offering tips on how to pass roadside inspections. It’s…
Equipment TSEI sheds light on use of supplementary trailer lighting June 2, 2014 The Transportation Safety Equipment Institute (TSEI) is working to bring clarity to the allowance of supplemental lighting on the rear of trailers. Trucking fleets and OEMs are increasingly interested in…