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TrailerTail device receives
DOT's length exemption

ATDynamics Inc. announced that its aerodynamic TrailerTail, a patented rear-drag reduction device for tractor-trailers proven to improve fuel efficiency by 5%, has received an exemption from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s length restrictions on commercial motor vehicles....

APUs become exempt
from federal excise tax

The National Automobile Dealers Association and American Truck Dealers led a successful effort to exempt auxiliary power units (APUs) from the 12 percent federal excise tax (FET)....

Michelin's new X One has enhancements

A New Version of the X One wide-base tire for drive applications, the XDN2, has been rolled out by Michelin Americas Truck Tires. The first X One tire...

ConocoPhillips provides 76 Firebird oil

ConocoPhillips Company has introduced 76 Firebird Heavy Duty EC 15W40, the API CJ-4 upgrade of its diesel engine oil product. It is made from rerefined...

Hankook improves long-haul steer tire

The New AL07+ long-haul steer tire from Hankook incorporates a number of new technologies that have been developed to increase both durability and fuel...

Doran tire monitoring system for drop, hook applications

New from Doran Manufacturing is the 360 SmartLink tire pressure monitoring system, designed specifically for truck fleets with drop and hook trailer operations....

Fifthwheel maintenance tips for cold weather

Special precautions ought to be taken during cold weather to ensure continued proper operation of truck fifthwheels, advocates fifthwheel manufacturer...

TruckWeigh unveils wireless onboard weigh scale

Truckweight's Smart Scale is a wireless onboard weigh scale for air suspensions, designed to be an accurate, affordable way to meet payload targets, load...

MUTT mobile trailer tester has remote control capabilities

The Mobile Universal Trailer Tester (MUTT) has been designed to help technicians reduce the time it takes to inspect, troubleshoot, and repair trailer...

Engineers working to limit noise from trucks and trailers

Because of the congestion throughout Western Europe, refrigerated fleets often deliver loads at night when the traffic is reduced. Studies indicate that...