Truck and Trailer Equipment Articles

Wide Base 385 Steer Tires Now Available on Kenworth T370 with Upper Axle Ratings →

The popular Kenworth T370 just became even more versatile thanks to the availability of wide base tires for applications requiring up to 20,000-pound front axle ratings. Available in 385/65R22.5 sizes, from Bridgestone, Goodyear and Michelin, the tires were previously available only on all-wheel drive T370 steer axles with ratings up to 16,000 pounds. “These tires can now be ordered for new T370s with our heaviest non-drive front axles – rated at 16,000, 18,000 and 20,000 pounds,” said Kurt Swihart, Kenworth marketing director.  Click for more...


Hale Trailer Brake & Wheel Celebrates New Location →

Hale Trailer Brake & Wheel celebrated its new branch location in Jacksonville, Fla., with a grand opening on Nov. 10. Barry Hale, founder and president of Hale Trailer, and his team gathered to showcase the company's latest achievement, its newest facility at 271 Halsema Road South, Jacksonville, Fla., 32221. The beach-themed event was attended by hundreds of customers, vendors, friends and family, who all enjoyed gator tail and seafood appetizers along with a wide variety of barbeque dishes and desserts.  Click for more...


Murphy Tractor & Equipment Co. Hosts Holiday Events →

Murphy Tractor & Equipment Company recently hosted Ohio-area contractors, municipal maintenance employees, farmers and landscape contractors for the dealership's round of annual holiday open house events. This year, the events were held at the company's Ohio branch locations in Brunswick, Canton, Cincinnati, Painesville and Poland throughout the month of December. Attendees of the events enjoyed catered lunches and door prizes with raffles held for additional prizes at each of the events.  Click for more...


LA 2024 Releases $5.3B Budget; No New Stadiums Needed →

LOS ANGELES (AP) The Los Angeles bid committee for the 2024 Olympics released details of a nearly unheard-of budget plan, insisting $5.3 billion will be enough to cover both operational and infrastructure costs for an Olympics that won't need any new, permanent stadiums. The cost would be less than half that of the recently completed Rio Games and about a quarter of Tokyo's ballooning budget for the 2020 Olympics.  Click for more...


BLOG: Advantages of 5D Macro BIM →

You need five dimensions to tell the whole storyHow 5D Macro BIM saves time and money in pre-construction and early designThe back of a napkin may be a famous medium for getting an idea off the ground, but when it comes to early design and pre-construction on multi-million dollar projects, it just doesn't cut it. Thankfully, 5D Macro building information modeling (BIM) is giving the ideas of architects and designers the respect they deserve.  Click for more...


Felling's Annual Trailer for a Cause Auction Raises $2,250 →

To date, Felling Trailers has raised more than $9,000 through Trailer for a Cause.   Click for more...


Need a Lift? There's a Trailer to Fit Your Needs →

There are as many types of trailers available as there are jobs that need items hauled.  Click for more...


Bonnell Industries Commander Series Multi-Purpose Bodies →

The distinctive body design and heavy-duty conveyor chain or auger assembly allows for quick dispersal of materials without the need to raise the body.  Click for more...


Terex Makes Strategic Moves for Mixer Truck Business →

Trucks transition to materials processing segment.  Click for more...


The Unsung Heroes of Motorsports →

You may know that Freightliner trucks haul the race cars and equipment for many of your favorite race teams, but they’re also used in other ways at each event.  Click for more...


BLOG: 10 Important Facts About Truck Air Brakes →

Ease up on your truck air brakes as we go over some key points.  Click for more...


Mack Trucks Lehigh Valley Operations Maintains Superior Energy Performance Program Platinum Rating →

This is the second platinum-level recognition for Lehigh Valley Operations.  Click for more...


Felling Lowers the Angle With 8 Ft. Air Ramps →

The 8 ft. air ramps were designed to accommodate for the load angle necessary when loading cumbersome low clearance equipment.  Click for more...


Mack Trucks Displays Pink Mack Pinnacle Model During Breast Cancer Awareness Month →

Mack Trucks is showcasing a pink Mack Pinnacle axle back model at its Greensboro, N.C. headquarters throughout the month of October.  Click for more...


Ritchie Bros. Hosts Auction Unreserved Auction in Chicago →

Approximately 61 percent of the equipment was purchased by buyers from outside Illinois, from as far away as Greece, India and Japan.  Click for more...


Fourth Annual Trailer for a Cause Auction to Benefit the American Brain Tumor Association →

Felling Trailers wants to bring awareness of and support to those individuals affected by brain tumors.  Click for more...


ADOT Pilot Program Raises Truck Weight Limits on I-10 →

Heavier trucks will now be able to utilize in one of the state’s key transportation corridors.  Click for more...


Terex Trucks' Two Winter Kits Keep Effects of Deep Freeze at Bay →

Machines also feel the cold too — and can suffer serious damage if not properly protected against the chill.   Click for more...


Mack to Again Sponsor the ATA Share the Road Program in 2017 →

This marks the 15th year that Mack has supported the educational outreach initiative.  Click for more...


Cummins Recognized as 2016 Overall Best Heavy-Duty Engine Supplier →

A key leadership capability contributing to the award is the broad range of both diesel and natural gas engines that Cummins has available for heavy-duty truck customers.   Click for more...



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