2015 TMC Annual Meeting
Cooper Adds Roadmaster Tire, Eyes Fleet Market
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Cooper Tire introduced a new Roadmaster tire on the highway specifically engineered to withstand the demands of drop-deck trailers, and company officials said they plan to enter the fleet market later this year.
February 18, 2015Wabash, Strehl Release New Trailer Aerodynamic Products
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Wabash National Corp. unveiled two new trailer add-on products which it said, when used together, can boost fuel economy 9% or more by improving aerodynamics.
February 18, 2015Proposed Rule for Light V2V Program Expected in 2016
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Federal transportation officials plan to issue a proposed rule on requirements for a light connected-vehicle program in 2016, but they will decide on the direction of a heavy connected-vehicle testing program later this year, a Department of Transportation official said.
February 18, 2015Be Aware of Elements That Cause Corrosion, Experts Say
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Fifty years ago, the only type of corrosion the trucking industry worried about was from road salt on the truck chassis. But today, no part of a truck is safe from corrosion, said those who run, build, maintain and wash trucks.
February 18, 2015Task Force Stresses Skills Needed by Entry-Level Techs
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — With a fast-growing shortage of heavy-truck technicians weighing on their minds, members of a new Technology & Maintenance Council task force began a lively, wide-ranging debate on defining the necessary skills for entry-level technicians.
February 18, 2015Cummins Filtration Releases New Filter
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Cummins Filtration Inc. announced the release of a new oil filter for the Cummins ISX15 engine.
February 17, 2015Capacity Trucks Introduces Sabre Terminal Tractor at TMC
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Capacity Trucks showed a new terminal tractor for warehouse, port and intermodal operations while another terminal tractor maker, Kalmar Ottawa, said its T2 terminal tractor helped the company to its second-best year ever.
February 17, 2015ATA’s Osiecki Outlines Trucking’s Legislative, Regulatory Outlook
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The trucking industry is continuing to pursue policy goals in a long-term highway bill, including a permanent fix to the suspended hours-of-service restart provision, American Trucking Associations’ Dave Osiecki said.
February 17, 2015