Bitimec reveals new battery-powered Wash Bot at NACV show
ATLANTA, Ga. — Bitimec revealed its all-new battery-powered Wash Bot at the North American Commercial Vehicle (NACV) show this week. The new Wash Bot relies solely on battery power and operates like a portable car wash, but for your truck…
Congressional low-hanging fruit for the Babin ELD delay bill, and a real shortage in Puerto Rico
Recall the House Freedom Caucus, which called for review/repeal of a myriad of regs (ELD mandate included) as Trump came into office? These caucus members voted against the recent delay amendment. And: An actual shortage of haulers in Puerto Rico in Hu…
Eberspaecher shows off emissions control systems
ATLANTA, Ga. – Eberspaecher, best known for its climate control systems, brought its line of exhaust aftertreatment systems to the North American Commercial Vehicle show. Jack Riddle, director, advanced product engineering, said Eberspaecher supplies emissions control systems to OEMs including…
SAF-Holland reveals new lift axle, fifth wheel safety retrofit kit
ATLANTA, Ga. – SAF-Holland has introduced a new steerable lift axle, and a retrofit kit for its Elite electronic lock indicator for fifth wheels. Both products were announced at the North American Commercial Vehicle show. Jason Heath, product manager, unveiled…
Spot Truckload Freight Rates Continue Moving Higher Following Hurricanes
The number of available loads on the spot truckload freight market rose as freight rates moved higher again for the week ending Sept. 23, according to new figures from DAT Solutions and its network of load boards.
Updated Jake Brake on tap for 2020s
The new High Power Density engine brake will offer twice the braking power as the current Jake Brake and will provide improved engine braking capabilities at a lower rpm range.
Michelin updates XDA Energy tire with new compounds, new sidewall protections
The XDA Energy+ replaces XDA Energy, featuring the same tread design but with an improved tread compound. The XDA Energy + features wide circumferential grooves for efficient water evacuation and grooved, angled walls to help resist stone retention tha…
FlowBelow makes its AeroKit driver-friendly
ATLANTA, Ga. – FlowBelow announced it has enhanced its flagship fuel-saving Tractor AeroKit system by adding a new “quick-release” fairing option. The new easy-to-use AeroKit was introduced and on display at the inaugural North American Commercial Vehicle (NACV) show that…
Comdata, FR8Star partner on dynamic load payment
Using Comchek Mobile, carriers hauling heavy-haul loads booked on FR8Star.com will be able to receive fuel advances at the moment of pickup as well as full payment quickly after Proof of Delivery is received.
Goodyear debuts new Endurance long-haul tire
The Goodyear Endurance LHD contains several improvements over the G572A drive tire the company will phase out next year.