Kenworth is now offering the new Dana Spicer® EconoTrek™ 6×2 tandem axle for order with new Kenworth Class 8 on-highway trucks. According to the company, key benefits of the durable, Spicer EconoTrek lightweight drive and tag axle configuration include enhanced fuel economy, weight savings, improved performance, and reduced maintenance. ‘“The 6×2 configuration is becoming more […]
Love’s Truck Tire Care has reported that services are now available at more than 200 Love’s Travel Stops throughout the United States. Since its inception in 2008, Love’s Truck Tire Care has served 1.33 million drivers. Noted Dan Jensen, director of tire sales & service for Love’s, “Our locations offering light mechanical services have nearly […]
The Kenworth T680 and T880 are now available with the fuel-saving SmarTire® Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) by Bendix CVS as an option. The factory-installed Bendix system uses wheel-mounted sensors in each tire to monitor the tire’s pressure and temperature. Sensors are located on the steer and drive axle wheels. If tire pressure becomes too […]
Piedmont Truck Tires, one of the South’s largest commercial tire dealerships, has entered into a licensing agreement with Continental Tire the Americas, LLC to join the ContiLifeCycle™ dealer network. As a ContiLifeCycle dealer, Piedmont Truck Tires will be supplied with flat, precured ContiTread™ products, which will allow the commercial tire dealer to produce retreads featuring […]
Maxion Wheels, a leading worldwide producer of aluminum and steel wheels, has announced that Bill Wardle has joined its team as Vice President – Global Sales and Marketing. In his new role, Wardle will report to CEO Fred Bentley and lead Maxion’s global sales and marketing team, responsible for expanding the company’s business throughout Europe, […]
BFGoodrich Tires has announced that it is rolling out its full range of light truck tires to now include the new BFGoodrich Commercial T/A All-Season 2 tire, designed for small fleets. The reinforced all-season truck tire is engineered for improved durability and lower operating costs. To sweeten the debut, the company is offering a free […]
