Alcoa unveils lighter, brighter tire

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – At the Mid-America Trucking earlier today, Alcoa Wheels rolled out its new Dura-Bright EVO truck wheel, and if you’re going to look directly at it, you might want to invest in some quality sunglasses. “It’s our most

Freightliner offering Bose Ride System and other new options

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Freightliner announced at the Mid-America Trucking Show, availability of the new Bose Ride System II truck seat suspension. The seat uses sensors and a regenerative electromagnetic motor to eliminate inputs from the road, reducing the impact road

Daimler doubles goals with SuperTruck project

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Daimler Trucks North America’s $80-million SuperTruck project yielded a freight efficiency gain of 115%, more than twice the original goal. The project was co-funded by Daimler and the US Department of Energy. The truck, displayed at the