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The end of 2017 caps my 30-year career at Link Manufacturing as President and CEO. I feel incredibly honored and fortunate to have served such an exemplary company, comprised of some of the best people anyone could ask to work with. Over the years there have been lots of memories—some challenging and many great. It’s …

Installing the Cat’s Eye tire pressure monitoring system helps improve fuel efficiency and tire life. With an expected ROI of 3-6 months, installing one now can help take pressure off your budget. Designed for any vehicle that runs dual wheel combinations with a 60 PSI rating or higher, the Cat’s Eye not only lets drivers …

As a self-described “efficiency nut,” Joel Morrow has spent his 30-year career behind the wheel trying to extract the most productivity possible out of his rig. With nearly four million miles logged, Morrow has had plenty of time for trial-and-error and keeps exacting records on his deliveries in order to measure and evaluate the impact …

One unique aspect of NACV 2017 was the press conference kicking-off the event that announced the results of the Run on Less demonstration. Link used NACV to demonstrate our commitment to the 6x2 liftable pusher concept and showcased Links Peterbilt 579 test vehicle.

As the Run on Less event enters its final days of tracking seven fleet drivers’ fuel efficiency, many are waiting for the results. Despite reports of challenges the drivers have faced, Joel Morrow of Ploger Transportation is still reporting fuel efficiency above 9 MPG. He is driving a 6x2 truck configuration which Link collaborated with …

Run on Less was created to showcase the different technologies used to achieve the best fuel economy possible for Class 8 trucks. Seven U.S. fleets are participating, with Geotab devices installed in the trucks to measure key indicators including fuel usage, idle time, and cruise control usage. At Link, we’re a proud sponsor of …

Link Manufacturing is invested in developing new suspension solutions for the concrete industry. In January, we showcased our Air Link Tandem Drive Suspension, at World of Concrete in Las Vegas. This is a key event that allows us to immerse ourselves in the issues facing the concrete industry and better engineer suspensions that solve the …

Link Manufacturing, Ltd. showcased its line of cab suspensions and heavy-duty truck suspensions to a global audience at the 66th IAA Commercial Vehicles show, held in Hanover, Germany. ink displayed a variety of its leading suspension and chassis products for heavy duty and commercial vehicles, including Cabmate and the Air Link Tandem Drive Chassis Suspension.

Both coworker safety and product quality are imbedded in Link’s culture. Our pledge is to provide great products, superior service and support, outstanding product quality, and consistent on time delivery to every customer. This can only be accomplished through core values and guiding principles where safety and product quality have a prominent role. Recently, Link …

The customer-culture at Link is undoubtedly the result of a tremendous effort from many players on our team. When you think about our rural geographic location, it should come as no surprise that our basic value system reflects our Midwestern culture, where our word is our bond and where we take our responsibilities seriously. We …