2018 TMC

Business, Technology, Equipment

NACFE Expands Focus to Include Future Technologies

ATLANTA — The North American Council for Freight Efficiency announced an expanded organizational strategy, including an updated brand identity and website, as it seeks to guide the development and eventual implementation of future technologies.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
March 5, 2018
Business, Equipment

FlowBelow Systems an Option for Strick Trailers, International Trucks

ATLANTA ­— FlowBelow Aero Inc.’s quick-release wheel covers and Trailer AeroSlider system will be a factory-installed option on Strick Trailers, the company announced at the Technology & Maintenance Council Annual Meeting March 4.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
March 5, 2018
Business, Equipment, Safety, Fuel

Michelin Unveils Trailer Aero Package, Wide-Base Tire

ATLANTA — Michelin North America has unveiled a trailer aerodynamics package for dry van and refrigerated trailers, a five-piece kit that incorporates side skirts, trailer-end fairings, aerodynamic mud flaps and a wake reducer to deliver what the company said is up to 7.4% improvement in fuel efficiency.

Joe Howard | Executive Editor
March 4, 2018
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

NACFE Expands Strategy to Include New Technologies

ATLANTA — The North American Council for Freight Efficiency announced an expanded organizational strategy, including an updated brand identity and website, as it seeks to guide the development and eventual implementation of future technologies.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
March 4, 2018

TMC, FleetNet Launch Benchmarking Service

ATLANTA — A benchmarking service built around fleet-supplied data on unscheduled repairs is being launched by FleetNet America and the Technology & Maintenance Council of American Trucking Associations, the groups announced here.

Joe Howard | Executive Editor
March 4, 2018
Business, Equipment

Stemco, Webb Introduce Trifecta Pre-Adjusted Hub Assembly

ATLANTA — Truck component supplier Stemco introduced its Trifecta pre-adjusted hub assembly, developed in partnership with Webb Wheel Products.

Seth Clevenger | Managing Editor, Features and Multimedia
March 4, 2018
Business, Technology

TMW Integrates TMT Software With Navistar’s OnCommand Connection

ATLANTA — TMW Systems has released an integration that connects its TMT fleet-maintenance software with truck maker Navistar Inc.’s OnCommand Connection remote diagnostics and parts information system.

Seth Clevenger | Managing Editor, Features and Multimedia
March 4, 2018
Business, Equipment

‘Discovery’ Foam Mattress Debuts at TMC

ATLANTA — The latest model in a new line of mattresses for commercial vehicles designed to enhance comfort and ensure restful sleep was featured at the Technology & Maintenance Council annual meeting March 4.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
March 4, 2018