Aperia

Tire inflation company Aperia is trying to gain market share by offering its solution with no upfront cost. Plus, movie industry freight haulers have received an exemption from drug testing rules and a judge has denied FedEx’s request to dismiss a racial discrimination suit.

Aperia has launched a virtual training and support program for its tire inflation system to help fleets continue proper tire maintenance. Plus, diesel prices drop, Werner president talks trucking, and Earth Day brings somber reminders.

While electric trucks, fuel cell tractors, electrification and e-mobility played a large role in the NACV show,, a number of companies introduced lower-profile products that are an important part of ensuring trucks stay on the road and trucking companies are profitable.