Michelin introduces all-weather retread
Michelin Retread Technologies has introduced the XDN2 Pre-Mold, an all-weather drive retread designed for improved traction and mileage...
BFGoodrich rolls out two new truck tires
BFGoodrich Commercial Truck Tires introduced the ST244 steer tire and TR144 trailer tire here at the Mid-America Trucking Show...
Vikner says goodbye
After 38 years in the trucking industry, Paul Vikner made his last public appearance to host the legendary truck company’s press conference...
New Top Dog at Louisville
Mack Trucks introduced the Titan and its exclusive 16L powerplant to the on-highway market here at the Mid-America Trucking Show...
Half empty, half full
By Sean Kilcarr, senior editor
Manufacturers and suppliers here at the Mid-America Trucking Show say they are starting to see some positive economic signs...
Webasto frog LEaPs into action
Webasto’s LEaP (Lowering Emissions and Particulates) Idle Reduction Information web site has a green frog as a mascot, chosen because frogs are “eco-indicators”...
IES Aware safety alert released
Innovative Computing Corp. has released IES Aware, a safety alert system for use with the operations module of its Innovative Enterprise Software (IES)...
Toyo releases radial tire
Toyo Tire U.S.A. introduced the M137 steer radial tire, aimed at long-haul, OTR applications...
New trailer “I-Box” from Phillips
By Sean Kilcarr, senior editor
The new “I-Box” unveiled by Phillips Industries looks to vastly simplify trailer wiring and connector schematics...
Peterbilt focused on the future
By Sean Kilcarr, senior editor
Peterbilt Motors Co. is working to bring a wide range of improved efficiencies and technologies to its products in the near future...
LED lines expanding
Grote Industries officials announced new additions to a number of its LED lamp models at the Mid-America Trucking Show...
Daimler seeks to clear the air on SCR
By David Cullen, executive editor
Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) sought this morning to dispel what it regards as misinformation about SCR...
Lower cost on-board scale
On-board scale manufacturer Air-Weigh has expanded its product line with a new entry-level model...
Brenntag to provide urea for 2010
By Wendy Leavitt
Brenntag North America announced it is preparing to provide “appropriate availability” of the automotive grade urea...
Putting a tail on it
By David Cullen, executive editor
ATDynamics announced here yesterday the commercial launch of its aerodynamic TrailerTail...
Biodiesel fuel card introduced
The National Biodiesel Foundation, the national trade association of the biodiesel industry, introduced the BioTrucker Fuel Card...
Kenworth’s five roads to green
By David Cullen, executive editor
Bob Christensen, Kenworth gm & Paccar vp, detailed the OEM’s multifaceted environmental program at a media briefing here today ahead of the Mid-America Trucking Show...
Aero updates rolling tarp system
Aero Industries showcased the new features of its Conestoga 2 rolling tarp system here at the Mid-America Trucking Show...
Bendix making safety push
By Sean Kilcarr, senior editor
Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC is ramping up its efforts to push commercial truck safety to a whole new level...
Cummins reports on progress
By Sean Kilcarr, senior editor
Cummins Inc. said it recorded one of the best years in its history in terms of revenues and profits...
Michelin giving away four tires at MATS
Michelin Americas Truck Tires will give away four Michelin X One XDA wide single commercial tires at the 2008 Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS)...
TZA offers free consults
TZA Consulting is providing free transportation assessments to help companies better understand their current transportation operations...
2010: The big picture
By Justin Carretta, online news editor
Frost & Sullivan’s “Strategic Analysis of Emission and Idling Reduction Technologies for EPA 2010 and Idling Regulations Compliance” predicts growth...
Fan drives for 2010 engines
Horton, Inc. has introduced its Stratis viscous fan drives, which are designed to cool higher-horsepower, hotter-running engines...
Nexiq releases handheld scanning tool
Nexiq has released a new handheld scanning tool, the Pro-Link iQ, designed to guide technicians through vehicle tests using simple menus and message screens...
Profits fall for FedEx
High fuel prices and a slumping U.S. economy are the main culprits behind FedEx Corp.’s 6% decline in net income...
Con-way Freight scores safety award
Con-way Freight was honored for Outstanding Achievement in Highway Safety at the Michigan Trucking Assn.’s (MTA) Annual Safety Awards Banquet...
DuraSeal adapted for trailer tire
By Justin Carretta, online news editor
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. is bringing its DuraSeal self-sealing tire technology to the long-haul truck market...
Greatec is SmartWay certified
Bridgestone Firestone North American Tire, LLC’s (BFNT) Greatec trailer radials have been added to the list of EPA SmartWay-certified commercial tires...
