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Bendix announces “Tech Talk” educational seminar schedule at MATS

Through its Tech Talk Series, Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC will offer Mid-America Trucking Show attendees an opportunity to sharpen their expertise in topics ranging from brake maintenance and air dryer performance to optimizing safety systems. New this year is a driver’s introduction and driving tips for the next generation of commercial vehicle safety technologies […]

March 18, 2015

“Refreshed” Dayton commercial tire line set to launch at MATS

Bridgestone Commercial, a division of Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, will officially launch its newly refreshed Dayton™ commercial truck tires brand at the Mid America Trucking Show (MATS) in Louisville, KY next week. The brand refresh coincides with a new marketing campaign entitled Tires for Truckers™. A new website and the introduction of eight new Dayton […]

March 18, 2015

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Yokohama Tire’s North American vice president sums up state of commercial tire market today

Thanks to a surging economy, the commercial tire market is on a roll. With a new commercial tire plant opening in Mississippi in October, Yokohama Tire Corporation (YTC) is poised to increase market share. Rick Phillips, vice president of sales, explains current market developments and how they will affect the industry. Question: The commercial tire […]

March 16, 2015

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Bendix publishes maintenance guidelines for stability and collision mitigation systems

The commercial vehicle industry is adopting full-stability and collision mitigation technologies in ever-increasing numbers as it strives to enhance driver and highway safety. Full stability may soon be a mandated technology, as the final rule on the systems for Class 7 and Class 8 tractors is expected from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) […]

March 16, 2015

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The Internet of Things, explained

When we think of the Internet of Things in trucking today, we tend to focus on the rapidly evolving world of vehicle telematics and prognostication. But, in all likelihood, the reality of this trend will extend much deeper into our lives.

March 13, 2015

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Ryder opens new California maintenance facility

Ryder System announced the grand opening of a new maintenance facility in California. The facility, located in Santa Fe Springs, Calif., is positioned inside one of the Gateway Cities of southeast Los Angeles County and provides commercial natural gas and diesel vehicle maintenance for Ryder full service lease and rental customers, mobile maintenance, and a 20-minute […]

March 12, 2015

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Goodyear unveils roadside service smartphone app, new fuel-efficient steer tire

The Fuel Max LHS complements the Fuel Max LHD G505D, Goodyear’s fuel-efficient long-haul drive tire, introduced in October. The new Smart Tech app is designed to add efficiency to its roadside service programs and to provide the driver, the fleet and dealer personnel immediate access to the progress of a service call.

March 4, 2015

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Roadmaster introduces new tire, finalizes National Fleet Account Program plans

Roadmaster, a division of Cooper Tire, released its new RM272 tire at TMC’s Annual Meeting in Nashville. drop-deck trailers. The new tire features a new tread design and compounding that provides improved treadwear and protection against cutting and chipping.

February 18, 2015

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Meritor previews tractor-specific tire pressure monitoring system

Meritor is previewing breakthrough technology at the TMC Annual Meeting in Nashville that it says will give fleets greater peace of mind and contribute significant tire cost savings to their bottom lines: A new, tractor-optimized, tire pressure monitoring system.

February 17, 2015

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Michelin Tire Care added to Michelin Service Network

Michelin has introduced a new fully digital nationwide tire monitoring program called Michelin Tire Care.

February 15, 2015

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Optronics launches SuperLamp technology at TMC

SuperLamp’s coating is designed to be highly resistant to petroleum distillates such as ethylene and propylene engine coolants, diesel fuel, battery acids, brake fluids as well as transmission fluid, organic solvents, methanol, detergents and urea.

February 15, 2015

Kenworth announces 2015 Service Council

Kenworth Truck Company has named its 2015 Kenworth Service Council. The council, which consists of leading Kenworth service managers in the United States and Canada, helps promote service and product improvements that enhance Kenworth’s World’s Best customer support program. Members of the 2015 Kenworth Service Council members are: Chairman – Kyle Platt, Fort Wayne Truck […]

February 12, 2015

Smarter rolling: SmartWay tells fleets which tires can save them dough

Truck tires have undergone tremendous changes in the past decade, and the driving force behind many of their new features and capabilities is the EPA’s SmartWay Tire Program. If it’s on the list, it means it helps fuel economy, potentially by as much as 3 percent.

February 11, 2015

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Volvo to highlight connected vehicle technology at TMC Annual Meeting

Advanced connected vehicle technologies and fuel-efficient solutions will be featured in the Volvo Trucks booth at the Technology & Maintenance Council’s (TMC) 2015 Annual Meeting & Transportation Technology Exhibition Feb. 16-19 at the Music City Center in Nashville, Tennessee. Volvo will showcase a Volvo VNM 200 model powered by compressed natural gas (CNG) and a […]

February 11, 2015

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Bridgestone Commercial Tire names new marketing director

Bridgestone Commercial, a division of Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations (BATO), today announced a new head of marketing for the commercial tire division. As Vice President, Commercial Tire Division, BATO, Marshall Hyzdu takes the reigns leading marketing initiatives for OTR and commercial truck and bus tire products, including Bridgestone, Firestone, Bandag and Dayton brands. “We are […]

February 2, 2015

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TMC prepares for 2015 Nashville Meeting and Exhibition

Fuel economy standards, alternative fuels, asset utilization and tire deployment will be among the key topics of discussion at American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Council’s 2015 Annual Meeting, to be held February 16-19 at the Music City Center in Nashville, Tenn. “Important information on the latest in technology, regulatory news, industry best practices and […]

February 2, 2015

Registration opens for 2015 Bendix Brake Training School

Bendix has released the 2015 schedule and opened registration for its in-person Bendix Brake Training School. Offered by Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems and Bendix Spicer Foundation Brake, this year’s training school opens Tuesday, March 24, in Owosso, Michigan. Classes are scheduled into November, with a total of 19 sessions in 13 U.S. states and Ontario. […]

January 27, 2015

Bendix On-Line Brake School hits record enrollment

As the Bendix On-Line Brake School nears completion of its second year, the on-line technical training site continues to expand its offerings to a growing number of participants. Since March 2013, when Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC established brake-school.com, the training portal has delivered more than 750,000 courses to registered users. Total registration has reached […]

January 22, 2015

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M&a

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