12-Point Checklist For Auxiliary Suspension Maintenance
May 10, 2019
Jimmy WinslettWhile Link takes great pride in the reliability and durability of our auxiliary suspensions, they need to be properly inspected every time you do a complete service job on the vehicle to keep them operating at peak performance. While steerable auxiliary suspensions are a little more complicated than non-steerable suspensions due to having more moving …
Link Innovation On Display At TMC 2019
Mar 29, 2019
Joel Van Den BrinkThe 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.
Link-KOAT® Treatment Adds Durability To Link Suspensions
Mar 15, 2019
Roger DeBoerTo 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 Work Truck Show 2019
Feb 28, 2019
Tom PerezNTEA 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 2019
Feb 15, 2019
Michael HofWorld 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 …
Road Optimized Innovations And Future Trucking Technologies
Oct 25, 2018
Michael HofThe 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 …
NTEA Work Truck Show 2018
Apr 4, 2018
Tom PerezEach 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.
New Self-Steer Auxiliary Suspension Outperforms All Others
Mar 7, 2018
Michael HofLink 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 …
Driven to Outperform for Customers and Employees
Feb 13, 2018
Jim HulsAs 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 …
Wrapping Up Run on Less At NACV
Oct 19, 2017
Michael HofOne 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.