Waka Kotahi - the New Zealand Transport Agency has admitted to making the wrong decision to introduce strict reforms on truck braking systems. The government agency has found itself back-tracking after thousands of haulage companies have objected the new rules {...}
Causes of tyre wear are often put down to road conditions, alignment, and type of tyre on the truck. What is often overlooked is the impact of worn and malfunctioning shock absorbers and the effect it has on the longevity of tyres. PACCAR parts says that a lack of understanding {...}
Numerous tech and automotive companies have been developing ways to make autonomous driving a reality for over a decade. The company Backplane Systems has come up with a singular module that will finally fill a void in the self driving trucking community. {...}
Historically, heavy duty trucks and manual transmissions have always gone together like wood and nails. However, the new generation of trucks shows a dramatic shift towards automatic transmissions. Many manufacturers are now standardising automatic gearboxes, given the demand, this is simply a reflection of the market the and favouring of {...}
When you are on the road hauling large loads of valuable goods, you want to make sure that your heavy vehicle is functioning the way it should for your safety and the cargo. We have compiled our best 10 tips to make sure that you know exactly what could go {...}
Regular maintenance to your fleet of trucks is a necessity if long term benefit is your goal. Proper care for heavy machinery is a must considering how expensive major failures can be. This is a short 3-step guide to choosing the correct parts and where to find them. {...}
Truck owners themselves will know the difficulties that come with servicing their own vehicles. In some cases, the task demands more than just a service and a full replacement of parts can be a timely and expensive exercise. With OEM truck parts becoming more and more costly, a search for {...}
Aftermarket parts are often hit and miss in terms of what is going to last and what isn’t, especially when the parts aren’t from the manufacturer. Here are three main myths that often repeat themselves in the industry. Its our job to ensure that you get the best quality replacement {...}
Eaton are a power management company made up of approximately 85,000 employees, doing business in more than 175 countries. They have a vast range of products and services. Their truck segment is involved in the design, manufacture and marketing of powertrain systems and other components for commercial vehicle markets. Key products {...}
In September 2021, Truck and Crane parts and accessory company TRT announced its plans to rebrand their company. TRT will make a change to their existing tagline and logo - “TRT, for the long haul” to “TRT, Made Possible”. This is a reflection of the innovation that had stood the {...}