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Retread Tire Myths Debunked
Today, up to 90 percent of truck fleets numbering 100 or more use retread tires. This is because trucking companies have tested these tires for quality and know they are a low-cost alternative. In short, they can help the bottom line! Unfortunately, a few myths are circulating about these tires. Check out three debunked tire [...]
The State of Commercial Truck Tire Market in 2022
There’s no doubt that tires are vital in the trucking industry, both for performance and safety. As Covid-19 and supply chain issues continue to strain the trucking industry, proper tire management in a fluid environment has become a hot topic among fleet managers and drivers. To help you prepare for 2022 and beyond, below are [...]
FCCC Launches Electric MT50e Walk-in Van
Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp. has launched the MT50e, its all-electric, medium-duty Class 5 walk-in van focused on meeting the demands of last-mile delivery. It's the latest addition to Daimler Trucks North America's overall electric vehicle portfolio, which includes the Freightliner battery-electric eCascadia and eM2, as well as Thomas Built Buses’ Jouley school bus. To [...]
Top 12 Tips for Bumper-To-Bumper Winter Prep
A winter prep routine can keep truck fleets on the road despite the ice, snow and dropping temperatures. Discover 12 winter prep tips focusing on three specific aspects of a truck’s operation. Wheel-Ends Lubricate Wheel-End Parts. Protect against wheel-end corrosion by lubricating cam tubes, clevis pin connections, automatic slack adjusters, etc. Examine Air Brakes. Check [...]
New York State: New Trucks to Emit Zero Emissions by 2045
New York Governor Kathy Hochul (D) recently signed bellwether legislation to slash greenhouse gas emissions from new trucks and cars. The new bill, A.4302/S.2758, will require OEMs to sell only zero-emission commercial vehicles in New York by 2045, with the ramp up starting with the 2025 model year. To read the full article, click below. READ [...]
H2: Zero-Emissions Holy Grail?
California port trucking company Total Transportation Services was ahead of its time when it announced plans a decade ago to invest in hydrogen fuel-cell-electric trucks. As part of its commitment to reduce emissions, TTSI in 2011 announced plans to buy up to 100 Tyrano hydrogen fuel cell-electric Class 8 trucks from Vision Motors. But by [...]
Q&A: WiTricity CMO Amy Barzdukas on Wireless Charging for MD Trucks
Even in these early days of battery electric vehicles, charging cables are already proving to be potential problems. They can be heavy and unwieldly, they are trip hazards, and if it hasn’t already happened, drivers are bound to drive off without first unplugging, or just leaving the cable laying on the ground. To read the [...]
