“S&S operates in a large and resilient market that is currently enjoying strong secular tailwinds driven by the demand for trucking services and aging truck fleets” Investcorp, a leading global alternative investment firm, announced its acquisition of S&S Truck Parts (“S&S”), a leading independent distributor of private label and branded aftermarket truck parts. Terms of […]
New offer is Michelin’s lowest rolling-resistance heavy-truck drive tire to date Michelin North America, Inc., is launching the MICHELIN® X One® Line EnergyD2 tire for fleets that want to get the most out of their drive tires in truckload line haul transportation. Launching May 1 in North America, the tire is designed for industry-leading fuel […]
Benchmarking Report from TMC and Decisiv Details Higher Parts and Labor Expenses The American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Council and Decisiv Inc., reported that maintenance costs rose 3.7% in the fourth quarter, and are up more than 10% from the previous year. “The North American economy continues to impact parts and labor costs for […]
Tyrata provides tire sensor and data management company that monitors, tracks, and predicts tire tread wear through drive-over sensing Bridgestone Americas has made a minority investment in tire sensor and data management company Tyrata, Inc.. Using an automated and cost-effective drive-over solution that measures tire tread, Tyrata collects tire wear data and provides actionable, cloud-based analytics. This […]
Long-Sought Recognition Will Provide Major Boost to Trucking’s Workforce Efforts The American Trucking Associations signed a historic agreement with the U.S. Department of Labor establishing ATA as an official registered apprenticeship sponsor. The signing ceremony took place at Department of Labor headquarters in Washington and was attended by Labor Secretary Marty Walsh, Transportation Secretary Pete […]
STEP Ahead award winners recognized for manufacturing leadership and support of future female talent The Manufacturing Institute (MI) will honor Cooper Tire’s Missy Irons and The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company’s Arwen Kathke at the 10th annual Science, Technology, Engineering and Production (STEP) Ahead Awards gala on April 28 in Washington, D.C. The STEP Ahead Awards celebrate women’s impact on the manufacturing […]
