Underrated steer tires can be hazardous. Steer axle loads approaching 13,000 pounds are not uncommon today. Here’s one more thing for which we owe thanks to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency: ...

Mack Trucks has introduced drivetrain systems that executives said improves load-hauling efficiency and fuel economy of their Pinnacle tractor for bulk haulers. Mack Trucks has introduced drivetrain ...

[Stay on top of transportation news: Get TTNews in your inbox.] When it comes to spec’ing, getting the best fuel economy is about building a tractor with all the right pieces. Even with the best basic ...

Etnyre has released the new 55TL3-SA sliding axle lowboy trailer for hauling heavy construction equipment. Details at ...

There is a great deal of confidence in the North American railway freight business model. This is because rail freight profitability is huge compared to the low returns in trucking. Rail enjoys ...

LOUISVILLE, KY. Mack Trucks is offering a new “Load Logic” function for its mDrive automated manual transmission (AMT) and a 6x2 liftable pusher axle option for its Pinnacle highway tractor as part of ...

There are several basic rear axle types used in 4x4s, and each have specific design pros and cons. Axle designs can vary in load handling, bearing and flange type, and gearset configuration. In this ...

The government recently allowed an increase in the maximum permissible axle load on trucks, a move that is being hailed as an improvement in transport efficiency. However, in the absence of adequate ...

KARACHI: Amid divergent reactions to the implementation of the new Axle Load Regime (ALR) from goods movers, manufacturers believe this will result in a price hike for various items including ...

Mr Samuel Antobam, the Coordinator of the Ghana Highways Authority Axle Load Control Programme, has called for strict enforcement of the Axle Load regulations to help reduce overloading and improve ...

Truckers and transport owners are currently tussling with the Ghana Highway Authority (GHA) over the new axle-load policy that limits 16-axle trucks to a load of up to 60 tonnes per transit trip. The ...