Wabash Displays Composite Refrigerated Trailer Ahead of Initial In-Service Testing
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Wabash National Corp. displayed a prototype refrigerated trailer made with molded composite structural foam and carbon elements that is significantly lighter and more thermally efficient — compared with the standard industry versions — plus has a stronger floor that expands the kinds of loads that can be hauled.
February 27, 2017Phillips Launches Technology Division
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Phillips Industries has started Phillips Connect Technologies division to consolidate its offerings of connected technologies for trailers.
February 27, 2017Wabco Introduces Tails That Automatically Deploy, Retract
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Wabco introduced what it calls a breakthrough in the industry — the first aerodynamic trailer tail in the U.S. that features automatic deployment and retraction, and which can deliver greater than 4% in fuel savings.
February 27, 2017Brakes Just as Vital to Company Success as Axles, Meritor Says
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Brakes are “absolutely key” to Meritor’s growth and performance going forward, according to an executive with the company.
February 27, 2017Meritor Prepares for Growing Off-Highway Market
NASHVILLE, Tenn.— Meritor Inc. said it has a range of products in its development pipeline destined for various areas of the globe and that these products are mostly aimed at the off-highway or specialty segments.
February 27, 2017Velociti, Meritor Team on Tire Inflation for Trailers
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Technology design and deployment firm Velociti Inc. has reached an agreement with manufacturer Meritor Inc. to offer installation of Meritor’s Tire Inflation System for trailers by PSI.
February 26, 2017FlowBelow Adds New Products, Cooperates With Aperia
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — FlowBelow Aero rolled out new products for tractors and trailers and announced cooperation with Aperia Technologies for mix-and-match hardware.
February 26, 2017Meritor Launches New Tandem Drive Axle
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — In a downtown bar here on Broadway, Meritor Inc. dropped a curtain and literally unveiled its new 14X HE tandem drive axle for linehaul applications.
February 26, 2017NACFE Report Addresses Engine-Driven Accessories
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The North American Council for Freight Efficiency released a confidence report on variable engine-driven accessories, some of which have yet to be developed. It was the group’s second report on emerging technologies and 15th overall.
February 26, 2017Mitchell 1 Software Tackles Shop Management
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Mitchell 1 released new shop management software to assist independent repair shops with improving key aspects of their business, according to the company.
February 26, 2017