Two new sizes for Roadmaster trailer tire line

Cooper Tire & Rubber Company recently added two new sizes to its Roadmaster RM272 commercial tire line – 11R22.5 and 295/75R22.5 – that are specifically engineered for drop-deck trailers.

Designed to ward off irregular wear and damage due to curbing, Gary Schroeder, director of Cooper's truck and bus tire business noted in a statement that the RM272 features a four-belt steel casing and has a slightly rounded tread footprint, along with a reinforced shoulder to help withstand extreme side forces.

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Bendix Wingman Advanced available for Kenworth T270, T370

The Bendix Wingman Advanced system is now available for order as an option for Kenworth T270 and T370 medium-duty trucks. The radar-based collision mitigation system delivers adaptive cruise control with braking, along with autonomous emergency braking technology to help drivers mitigate rear-end collisions.

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American Truck Business Services launches new website

American Truck Business Services, also known as ATBS, announced the launch of its new website, www.ATBS.com. The site, which features a responsive design and a clearer focus on the trucking industry, also includes information about the recently developed service packages branded under the name ‘RumbleStrip' by ATBS.

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Paperless option to managing drug testing

National Drug Screening has launched a paperless way to manage required pre-employment and employee drug testing.

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Trucking security: It can’t be an afterthought

The truck-based terrorist attack that occurred in Berlin, Germany, this week – an attack that claimed 12 lives and injured 49 others – is yet another stark reminder weaponizing everyday transportation modes remains a key terrorist tactic.

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Q&A: How fleets can benefit from big data

Bill Combs, director-connected fleet for Penske Truck Leasing, believes there's a multitude of ways today's trucking fleets can use “big data” to help improve their operations.

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