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Newsby StaffMay 8, 2019

Meritor to Acquire AxleTech

Meritor, Inc. has entered into an agreement with an affiliate of The Carlyle Group, under which Meritor will acquire AxleTech for approximately $175 million in cash.

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Newsby StaffMay 7, 2019

Platform Science Adds Vehicle Fault Data to Connected Platform

Platform Science has begun providing its fleet customers with detailed vehicle fault code information powered by Noregon via its connected vehicle platform, according to the company.

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Newsby Lauren FletcherMay 3, 2019

Future Trucker Wins Spot the Retreads Contest

The Tire Retread & Repair Information Bureau (TRIB) held it's "Spot the Retread" contest at the Mid-America Trucking Show. This year's winner is a future trucker, not even old enough for her commercial driver's license (CDL). 

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ProductsMay 1, 2019

IdlePro Extreme for Mining, Heavy-Duty Applications

Prestolite Electric has expanded the Leece-Nevillev IdlePro alternator series to include new 600-amp output at 6,000 RPM IdlePro Extreme alternators, ideal for mining and heavy-duty applications that require extreme performance and reliability in challenging environments.

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ArticlesApril 29, 2019

Why You Shouldn't Neglect Your Truck Scales

The goal of any vehicle scale service program should be to ensure that equipment stays in working order, with minimal downtime between service visits or the life of the product. The losses to revenue due to a scale failure can exceed the cost of maintenance.

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Newsby StaffApril 29, 2019

Continental Plant Initiates High School Apprentice Program

In cooperation with the U.S. Department of Labor, the State of Nebraska Office of Apprenticeship, and Norfolk Public Schools, the Continental has initiated an apprenticeship program for more than 1,200 local high school students.

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Newsby StaffApril 26, 2019

Stertil-Koni Awards 7 Distributor Companies

Heavy-duty bus and truck lift manufacturer, Stertil-Koni, announced that seven distributor companies in its North American network earned its coveted Aspire Program Award, based on their accelerated pace of sales growth.

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ProductsApril 25, 2019

Dana, Motiv Partner on F-550 e-Axle

Dana Incorporated and Motiv Power Systems announced a collaboration to integrate Dana’s Spicer Electrified eS9000r e-Axle on the Ford F-550 chassis for use in commercial fleet applications.

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Newsby StaffApril 12, 2019

Battery Refresher Standard on All Mack Trucks

To maximize uptime and significantly extend the life of electrical charging system components, Mack Trucks is making a battery refresher standard on all Mack models.

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Articlesby Lauren FletcherApril 11, 2019

Essential Fleet Tire FAQs: Load Ratings, Pressure, Sizes & DOT Standards

Work Truck readers have some excellent questions. We answer truck tire questions about load carrying capacity, DOT ratings, and whether it's okay to change truck tire sizes.

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