Wheel alignment is critical to tire life. Proper alignment decreases irregular tire wear and improves tire mileage by decreasing rolling resistance.
According to the Truck-frame & Axle Repair Association website, toe error can shorten tread life…
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Roadmaster RM180+(EM) available for heavier steer axles
Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. has added a new load range to its Roadmaster RM180+(EM) SmartWay verified steer tire line to accommodate increasingly heavier steer axles. The RM180+(EM) is now available in load range H for tire sizes 11R22.5 and 11R24.5.
Roadmaster RM180+(EM) available for heavier steer axles
Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. has added a new load range to its Roadmaster RM180+(EM) SmartWay verified steer tire line to accommodate increasingly heavier steer axles. The RM180+(EM) is now available in load range H for tire sizes 11R22.5 and 11R24.5.
XTRA Lease taps Telular for trailer telematics
Company plans to install the SkyBitz GXT5000 solar-powered devices on over 50,000 of its dry van and refrigerated trailers.
XTRA Lease and Internet of Things (IOT) firm Te…
XTRA Lease taps Telular for trailer telematics
Company plans to install the SkyBitz GXT5000 solar-powered devices on over 50,000 of its dry van and refrigerated trailers.
XTRA Lease and Internet of Things (IOT) firm Te…
Trailer association seeks faster review of GHG lawsuit
EPA’s request for 90-day delay could hamper industry, TTMA says.
The Truck Trailer Manufacturers Association (TTMA) is coming out in support of the Trump administration’s decision to review the Phase 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) final rules, but a request for a 90-day pause to address TTMA’s lawsuit could hurt manufacturers if the implementation date is not pushed back.
Trailer association seeks faster review of GHG lawsuit
EPA’s request for 90-day delay could hamper industry, TTMA says.
The Truck Trailer Manufacturers Association (TTMA) is coming out in support of the Trump administration’s decision to review the Phase 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) final rules, but a request for a 90-day pause to address TTMA’s lawsuit could hurt manufacturers if the implementation date is not pushed back.
Road to driverless trucks clogged with unanswered questions
Driver training, safety, and cybersecurity among the topics discussed during FMCSA listening session.
With nearly daily media reports detailing new breakthroughs of highly…
Road to driverless trucks clogged with unanswered questions
Driver training, safety, and cybersecurity among the topics discussed during FMCSA listening session.
With nearly daily media reports detailing new breakthroughs of highly…
Peterbilt to make collision mitigation standard on Model 579
Decision comes after five years of “positive feedback” from Peterbilt customers regarding the Bendix Wingman Advanced system.
Peterbilt Motor Co. plans to make the Bendix Wingman Advanced collision mitigation safety system a standard feature on its Model 579 highway tractor starting July 1.
A radar-based collision mitigation system aimed specifically at reducing rear-end collisions, Wingman Advanced also offers adaptive cruise control with braking as well as autonomous emergency braking (AEB), Bendix noted.