2018 TMC

Business, Technology, Equipment

Phillips to Launch TrailerNet Hub to Integrate Trailer Sensors

ATLANTA — Phillips Connect Technologies, a division of Phillips Industries, is preparing to launch a technology platform that integrates the growing number of sensors and smart components available for trailers.

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

SAF Holland Debuts Automatic Tire Inflation System

ATLANTA — SAF Holland has introduced an automatic tire inflation system designed to maintain consistent air pressure across multiple tires by addressing both under- and over-inflation, and by warning the driver when a tire requires immediate attention.

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

Eaton Sees Future of AMTs, Electrification

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
March 4, 2018
Business, Equipment, Safety

Dana Introduces Tire Management, Axle Innovations

ATLANTA — Dana Inc. introduced the next generation of its Rhombus TireAnalytics platform. It also introduced its new Spicer S172 series single-drive axle for Class 7 and 8 vehicles and its Spicer D172 series heavy-duty tandem axle for construction, heavy haul and severe-service applications.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
March 4, 2018
Business, Equipment, Safety

Cooper Debuts Commercial Tire Lineup

ATLANTA — Cooper Tire Co. is launching a lineup of branded truck tires designed for longhaul, vocational and severe-service applications, and which are targeted to the fleet and original-equipment sectors, the company announced.

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

Seeva Introduces Washer-Fluid Heating System for Windshields, Onboard Sensors

ATLANTA — Startup firm Seeva has introduced a washer-fluid heating system designed to keep windshields and onboard sensors clear of dirt, snow, ice, mud, bugs and other obstructions.

Seth Clevenger | Managing Editor, Features and Multimedia
March 4, 2018
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel, Logistics, Autonomous

Technology of Tomorrow to Be Key Topic at TMC Annual Meeting

Future advancements in the trucking industry will be at the forefront of the Technology & Maintenance Council’s 2018 Annual Meeting and Transportation Technology Exhibition set for early next month.

Fran Matso Lysiak | Features Editor
February 9, 2018
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

Equipment Cybersecurity Awareness

Trucking's at increasing risk of cybersecurity threats, and the risk is only going to grow as automated and other advanced technologies become commonplace in the industry.

Robert Braswell | Executive Director, Technology & Maintenance Council
January 19, 2018