2019 TMC
Wabash Commercial Trailer Segment Uses Technology and Dealers to Remain Vital
ATLANTA — Wabash National Corp. is diversifying from the dry van business, a recent Investors Day presentation made clear. But at the same time, the company’s commercial trailer products segment is gaining dealers and pushing ahead with new designs.
Lion Sets Class 8 Electric Truck Production for Fall
ATLANTA — The Lion Electric Co. wants to demystify electric commercial vehicles for its customers.
Yokohama Introduces Two Low-Rolling-Resistance Tires
ATLANTA — Yokohama Tire debuted two new SmartWay-verified, low-rolling-resistance tires at American Trucking Associations’ 2019 Technology & Maintenance Council annual meeting here March 19.
Truck-Lite Debuts Updated Trailer Tracking
ATLANTA — Truck-Lite introduced the second generation of its Road Ready trailer-tracking service, which features a new, smaller master control unit that offers either solar or hard-wired power options, the company said.
Ancra Cargo Presents Automated Decking System
ATLANTA — Ancra Cargo, a manufacturer of cargo securement equipment, introduced an automated decking system at American Trucking Associations’ 2019 Technology & Maintenance Council annual meeting March 19.
Gorilla Safety Launches Fleet Management App
ATLANTA — Gorilla Safety introduced an app designed to improve fleet management at American Trucking Associations’ 2019 Technology & Maintenance Council annual meeting March 19.
Bridgestone Campaign to Educate Fleets on Retreading Tires
ATLANTA — Bridgestone Americas is launching a campaign to help educate fleets about and dispel common myths regarding retreading tires, the company announced.
ATA’s Chris Spear Rouses Crowd at TMC Kickoff Breakfast
ATLANTA — Technical and maintenance professionals play an important role in shaping the trucking industry’s image, according to American Trucking Associations President Chris Spear.