2017 TMC
Navistar Debuts International A26 at TMC, 12.4-Liter Engine for Highway Tractors
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Navistar Inc. moved to re-establish its standing in the engine business by unveiling a new 12.4-liter power plant, the International A26, designed for usage in the company’s two newest over-the-road trucks, LT and RH.
February 27, 2017Michelin Expands Tire Maintenance Program
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Upgrades to its tire maintenance program and adding RFID, or Radio Frequency Identification Technology, to its truck tires and retreads represent a continued expansion of Michelin Americas Truck Tires’ products and services and are intended to put its emergency road service “out of business,” an executive with the company said.
February 27, 2017Cummins Offers New Drain Intervals, More Mobile Information
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Engine maker Cummins Inc. introduced a handful of new diagnostic and service-related options for customers, including extended drain intervals through a free oil-sampling program, a real-time engine-monitoring service, remote software updates and a mobile app that provides access to information on fault codes.
February 27, 2017Wabash 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, 2017