A comparison of tag-tandem versus drive-tandem operating considerations is provided. These considerations include fuel economy, traction, and other operating characteristics. Fuel economy testing ...

According to Dana Holding Corp., two new Spicer tag axles will improve fuel efficiency, reduce vehicle weight, and lower OEM installation costs – all while enabling fleet owners to easily convert a ...

Every electric pickup on the market—the Ford F-150 Lightning, Rivian R1T, and GMC Hummer EV—utilizes independent rear suspension instead of the solid rear axles typically found in full-sized trucks.

Kenworth is making the Dana Spicer EconoTrek 6x2 tandem axle available on its Class 8 on-highway trucks. The Spicer EconoTrek lightweight drive and tag axle configuration enhances fuel economy, ...

Allison Transmission has unveiled an electrified e-axle system for medium-and heavy-duty trucks, a fully integrated electric powertrain system designed to fit inside a standard frame along the axles ...

Volvo Trucks now is offering its VNX 630 model with a tridem rear axle group to maximize traction and payload. With three rear drive axles instead of two, the VNX 630 tridem is customized to meet the ...

Higher-capacity axle choices and reinforced front frame will allow trucks to carry more payload in a shorter BBC package Kenworth announced at the NTEA Work Truck Show today that it will offer heavier ...

Kenworth announced Sunday at the Technology & Maintenance Council (TMC) meeting in Nashville, Tenn., its T370 is now available with Meritor’s non-drive front steer axles rated from 16,000- to ...

Peterbilt vocational trucks can now be spec'd with the new PACCAR 20,000- and 22,000-pound wide track steer axles designed for applications such as refuse, construction and heavy-haul.

In a world where independent front suspension has become the norm, the presence of solid front axles in certain trucks might seem a tad outdated. However, there's a reason why this traditional design ...

Dually trucks are made to excel at heavy-duty jobs. According to owners, three brands in particular make some of the best ...

Factory-installed auxiliary axles on Mack Granite models now feature standard shock absorbers for improved ride comfort, durability and tire life. By absorbing and helping reduce excessive vibrations, ...