Michelin Launches New Wide-Base Trailer Tire
Michelin Americas Truck Tires has launched a new wide-base single-trailer tire for regional operations.
October 17, 2014Daily Briefings from Transport Topics
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NHTSA Investigating Michelin Steer Tire
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has opened a preliminary evaluation of a specific Michelin steer tire for use in autohauler rigs that led to six complaints from truck operators who said the tires were involved in seven accidents.
October 16, 2014Class 8 Orders Increase 32%
Orders for new Class 8 trucks jumped 32% in September from a year ago to 24,900, the highest September in eight years, ACT Research Co. reported.
October 13, 2014Cummins Westport Appoints New President
Cummins Westport Inc. said it has promoted Rob Neitzke to president from general manager of the construction segment of Cummins’ off-highway engine business.
October 7, 2014Accuride Signs 10-Year Lease Extension for Indiana Headquarters
Accuride Corp. signed a 10-year lease extension for its building in Evansville, Indiana.
September 30, 20142014 IAA Commercial Vehicles Show
TMW Moves to Smooth Out Operations in Response to Customers’ Feedback
Officials of trucking-management software vendor TMW Systems Inc. last week outlined steps the company is taking to smooth internal operations and user experiences, and several of its associated plug-in partners announced new integrations with TMW products.
September 29, 2014Wabco Debuts App to Control Truck Safety Systems
Wabco has developed an app for mobile devices to monitor and control several safety systems on a truck and trailer.
September 25, 2014August Truck Sales Rise 28.4%
Class 8 truck sales leaped 28.4% in August from a year ago to 19,627, the biggest percentage gain in two years, WardsAuto.com reported.
September 22, 2014Western Star Targets 5% Market Share; Seeks Efficiency Without ‘Jellybean’ Look
HENDERSON, Nev. — Executives at Western Star Trucks want to increase their market share to 5% of the U.S. and Canadian Class 8 market, and think there are enough haters of “jellybeans” among truck operators that they can pull it off.
September 22, 2014