Diesel Engine Grant Program Nets Major Air, Public Health Benefits, According To EPA Report
The program has saved 450 million gallons of fuel and prevented 4.8 million tons of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions — equivalent to the annual CO2 emissions from more than 900,000 cars.
NASCAR Names Ford Motor Co. Winner Of ‘Driving Business Award’
Ford is the first three-time recipient of the annual award, which is bestowed upon the Official NASCAR Partner that demonstrates leadership and results through its participation in the NASCAR Fuel for Business Council.
Vertical Development Introduces Fleet Surveys To Help Streamline Parts Management
This new service combines VIN decoding technology with job information to make parts inventory recommendations and make ordering faster and more efficient for fleets.
Accuride Adds ROI Calculator To Mobile App, Updates Wheels Catalog
The new Lightweight ROI Calculator – available on Accuride’s website and mobile application – helps fleet operators determine their potential cost savings from making a switch to Accuride products from competing or legacy products.
MICHELIN Auto Inflate Addresses Problem Of Maintaining Optimal Tire Inflation Pressure On Commercial Trucks
MICHELIN Auto Inflate, powered by Halo in association with Aperia Technologies Inc., can save fleets an estimated $2,400 per tractor-trailer annually by reducing tire-related downtime events, extending tire life, improving fuel economy and increasing safety, the company says.
Haldex Introduces ModulT Air Disc Brake Product Line In North America
The first member of the ModulT family to be introduced in North America is the 22.5-inch optimized trailer brake, weighing 70 pounds including pads. It will soon be followed with 19.5-inch and 22.5-inch air disc brake sizes for trucks and buses.
SKF Expands Warranty Options Available For The Trailer OEM
Under the SKF Trouble-Free Operation program, trailer OEMs now have the flexibility to customize warranty periods based on the products in the package that are more in line with their customers’ demands.
Dana Announces Key Downspeeding Technologies For SmartAdvantage Powertrain
These configurations include the original small-step overdrive transmission and a new direct-drive option that delivers exceptional fuel economy in less-than-truckload and regional line haul commercial vehicles with target cruise speeds of 62 mph and below.
Accuride Reports Fourth-Quarter And Fiscal Year 2015 Results
Fourth-quarter 2015 net sales were $153.1 million, a decrease of 11.4 percent from the year ago period. Net sales for the fiscal year ended Dec. 31, 2015, were $685.6 million. This compares with $705.2 million in the prior year, or a decrease of 2.8 percent.
AMN Executive Interview With Bill Hanvey, President And CEO Of The Auto Care Association
In this AMN Executive Interview, we sit down with Bill Hanvey, who recently took over as president and CEO of the Auto Care Association in December, following the retirement of longtime leader Kathleen Schmatz. Hanvey lets us in on a few of his priorities for the association in 2016 and beyond.
