SAF-Holland, a global manufacturer of fifth wheels, trailer suspension and axle systems, truck suspensions, landing gear, and coupling products, announced that Navistar has named it as its standard position fifth wheel partner. And, according to the company, the FW17 has been awarded the position as the standard fifth wheel on Navistar's International LT Series truck.
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Las Vegas — American Trucking Associations named its fourth class to the LEAD ATA industry leadership program and also announced the graduation of its third class during the ATA Management Conference & Exhibition.
“When we first came up with the idea for LEAD ATA, we were hoping to bring in some of the best and brightest in trucking and provide them with the tools to direct our industry and ATA into the future,” said Kevin Burch, incoming ATA chairman and president of Jet Express, Dayton, Ohio. “So far, the graduates of this program have exceeded our expectations, and we are looking forward to what this new group of leaders can do.”
The program provides exclusive education opportunities to up-and-coming trucking industry professionals highlighting how the regulatory and legislative process affects the trucking industry and the role ATA plays in influencing those processes. LEAD also makes participants aware of tools available to industry executives through the ATA. The program is sponsored by PeopleNet.
“Leadership is very difficult to come by, but even more challenging to maintain and pass down from generation to generation,” said Mark Kessler, PeopleNet general manager. “Witnessing the thought leadership that the past graduating classes are doing by engaging in committees and taking on our industry's toughest challenges, makes us even more proud of the legacy that LEAD ATA will leave behind.”
The 2016 LEAD ATA Class includes:
Aaron Brown, NFI IndustriesWesley Davis, Big M Transportation Inc.Jeffrey First, FedEx FreightNelson Gonzalez, California Multimodal LLCJonathan Gravell, Pressure Systems InternationalTodd Hahn, Brown Integrated Logistics Inc.Daniel Horvath, TransForce Inc.; Jason Hunter, UPSColton Lawrence, Equinox Business Solutions LLCJohn Michell, Daseke Inc.Jake Rinehart, Celadon Group Inc.Andrew Schilling, Fraley and Schilling Inc.Andrew Walker, TransLandCollins White, Alabama Motor Express Inc.James Daniel Wright, Wright Transportation Inc.2015 LEAD ATA Graduates:
Elise Chianelli, PeopleNetJJ Clemmons, Summerford Truck Line Inc.Jordan Culver, Q CarriersJonathan Doss, Celadon ...Read the rest of this storyA new video from Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems takes viewers inside the cab of a truck equipped with Bendix Wingman Fusion, offering a look at how the integrated collision mitigation system assists drivers. In addition to covering Fusion's capabilities, components, alerts, and interventions, the video provides perspective on the development of the proven technologies behind the system, and explores the differences in the industry's range of collision mitigation offerings.
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">Eaton and Cummins have expanded the SmartAdvantage powertrain lineup to include a new transmission model with 1,850 lb.-ft. of torque.
The SmartAdvantage powertrain will be offered as a multi-torque model that is compatible with Cummins' SmartTorque2 functionality on ISX15 SA and X15 SA engines rated up to 500 horsepower and 1,550/1,850 lb.-ft. of torque. Additionally, the SmartAdvantage powertrain will not require the use of a transmission cooler.
“The 1,850 lb.-ft. rating has been added to provide customers with improved grade capabilities and acceleration while broadening the downsped SmartAdvantage powertrain offerings,” said Alex Stucky, product strategy manager, commercial powertrain, Eaton. “It will provide superior performance on grades and highway on-ramp entrances.”
Eaton's components are supported by its Roadranger network that includes drivetrain professional's across North America, available to provide solutions, support and expertise to fleets and dealers. For more information, click here.
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Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company has introduced the 4000D-X Composite TBR a new dry van trailer that weighs less than previous options and is designed for durability.
The 4000D-X Composite TBR model is engineered for heavy hauls that often incur a great deal of forklift abuse and lower wall rubbing, as well as with other features that help to deliver improved strength and long-term performance.
The 4000D-X Composite TBR is 10 inches taller and 50% thicker at floor level than the standard bottom rail. The riveted structural components including the wearband have been raised above the pallet impact, rub and work level, and are replaced by the smooth, solid one-piece interior surface of the thick, rugged aluminum Tall Bottom Rail.
The inside dimensions from wearband to wearband remain 101-inches. The new option also comes with a standard 20,000-pound floor rating.
“We've taken our proven 4000D-X Composite and loaded it with features that provide even more strength and durability,” said Larry Roland, director of marketing for Utility. “The new option weighs less than the competition, yet still offers a 65,000-pound GVWR with increased payload and decreased maintenance, which means an improved bottom line.”
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