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: ...

Federal lawmakers introduced a bipartisan bill June 18 that would give dry bulk haulers a 10% axle weight variance, aiming to ease penalties tied to load shifting during transport. The Vehicle Axle ...

You haul heavy loads and need to know if new rules will change your routes, permits, or bottom line. If your vehicle weighs more than 10,000 pounds and you drive on seasonal or locally posted routes, ...

A radically setback steer axle works well in places like Texas (where this starred-and-striped truck was headed), which allows high axle weights even with short wheelbases like this truck's 214 inches ...

Axles, brakes, suspensions and tires and all of their related components are part of an apparatus’ foundation, despite the fact that they won’t be used on every call or training session. Gross axle ...

The trucking industry is one of the most regulated in North America—and rightfully so. When an 80,000-lb. tractor-trailer is traveling at 65 mph, the potential for disaster is constant, regardless of ...

Dana Corp.'s Commercial Vehicle Systems unit has introduced the Spicer S110 drive axle, designed for Class 4 and 5 trucks. The unit meets drive-axle weight ratings ranging from 10,000 to 14,500 lb., ...

Carriers and drivers can now get their steer, drive, trailer, gross and cargo weights of their trucks and trailers on their phone with the Blue Ink Tech app ...