Auxiliary SuspensionsBlog Tag

The theme of TMC 2019 was “going beyond the frontier of maintenance.” There were several educational sessions that addressed future-oriented truck and trailer technologies, vehicle electrification issues, KPIs, and equipment specification trends. At our booth we showcased our latest innovations suited for fleets, including our ROI Cabmate and 6x2 Adaptive Loading Auxiliary Suspensions.

To solve the problem of protecting our suspensions from corrosive chemicals and the elements, the team at Link embarked on a journey to find a coating system that would enhance durability by mitigating rust on our auxiliary suspensions. The result is Link-KOAT, our patented, self-healing metal treatment. Like many good projects, the development of Link-KOAT …

NTEA is unique in that it brings together three key segments of the commercial vehicle industry: truck chassis manufacturers and their dealers; truck body, equipment and trailer manufacturers; and truck body, equipment and trailer distributors – all to learn about the latest products, discuss challenges, and find solutions. The two main product lines Link be …

World of Concrete provides a space for Link to meet face-to-face with some of our key customers and prospects in the commercial construction and concrete space. Whether it’s an owner operator or body builder, they want a heavy-duty truck suspension that is durable and won’t need constant maintenance. They also want to work collaboratively to …

The biggest trends at IAA that will impact the future of the trucking industry were the trend towards autonomous vehicles and the growth that is taking place in technologies which make vehicles smarter and more efficient. Link’s new category of Road Optimized Innovation suspensions is designed with the future in mind. The ROI Cabmate suspension …

Each year, Link Manufacturing connects with customers and explores industry trends at the NTEA Work Truck Show. The Work Truck Show showcases the latest and most innovative commercial vehicles, equipment and solutions the industry has to offer. Link showcased our line of newly-redesigned Self-Steer Auxiliary Suspensions along with the Link Swivel Ramp.

Link announced the availability of our redesigned family of self-steer auxiliary suspensions. It was a collaborative effort for engineering and manufacturing, who were challenged to create a new line of auxiliary suspensions with the reliability and durability that has become a hallmark, but also offer new features. Benefits include: Faster Installation, better inventory management, greater …

As we look back on 2017 and prepare for another great year, our best asset remains our team. With ambitious growth goals, providing our people with the necessary tools and training to be even more effective is critical. Our employees truly embrace our commitment to being driven to outperform. They are fully invested in the …

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.

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 …