Tagged: BrakeSafety

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Aging Truck Safety: 7 Critical Risks for Tank Fleets

Aging truck safety is becoming a cost issue for tank carriers as older Class 8 equipment, CSA exposure and insurance pressure converge.

The M870A2-S is a three axle Medium Heavy Equipment Transporter (MHET) designed to haul a payload of 80,000 lbs. (40-ton) in conjunction with an LVS MK48/MK16 fifth wheel truck tractor, LVSR tractor, or a M931A2 truck tractor. Most of the specifications for the M870A2S are identical to the M870A2 except for: Updated with Anti-lock Brake System (ABS); Updated with air ride suspension: air springs, shock absorbers, and height control value: and Non-Driving Tapered spindle axles. Marine Corps Base, Camp Pendleton, CA.

Tank Transport News

Major $49M EnTrans Marine Corps Contract Drives Off‑Road Trailer Upgrades

EnTrans Marine Corps contract: 5-year, $49.1M retrofit of ~200 M870A2-OR heavy equipment trailers to enhance off-road mobility; deliveries through April 2030. Discover how this landmark defense contract enhances the Marine Corps’ heavy trailer capabilities and what it signifies for EnTrans’s role in military mobility.

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Trucking Tech News

Revolutionary AI Fleet Safety Technology 2025 – A Look at Smarter, Safer Trucking

Discover how AI fleet safety technology is driving a positive transformation in trucking, with cutting-edge telematics, smart dashcams, and predictive analytics improving safety and efficiency in 2025.

Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) Brake Safety Week 2023

Tank Transport News

The Essential 2023 Guide to Commercial Vehicle Brake Safety: Unveiling the Concerning and Encouraging Numbers

Explore our comprehensive guide on Commercial Vehicle Brake Safety in 2023. Understand the latest statistics and efforts of North American countries to ensure brake safety in commercial motor vehicles.