A drive axle is essentially a half axle, so named because it does half of the job, extending from a transaxle or differential to one of the wheels. Its twin on the other side completes the set.

In today's fuel-focused fleets, nothing on a truck is off the table – no matter how deeply ingrained that component, system or technology might be. A good case in point are 6x4 drive axles. These ...

Freightliner Trucks has announced that factory-installed Meritor front drive axles – which allow for an All Wheel Drive (AWD) option – are now available for immediate delivery on Business Class M2 106 ...

In its purest form, a 6x2 chassis configuration is a three-axle tractor with power going to just one of the tandem rear axles. Put another way, only two of the six wheel positions are powered. Early ...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Dana Corporation’s Commercial Vehicle Systems group has expanded its family of heavy-duty single and tandem drive axles with the introduction of the new Dana Spicer 590 drive axle ...

From Dana comes a new family of single-reduction drive axles that leverages its AdvanTEK technology, a common head-assembly architecture, and other proven Spicer axle technologies to reduce weight, ...

CDTL is showcasing its latest commercial vehicle technologies at IAA Transportation 2026, Hall 21, Stand D37, including ...

For the most part, while their functions are deceptively complex, we're all familiar with a typical car axle. Being the method by which most cars mount their wheels, axles represent one of the most ...

Detroit Diesel Corp. has unveiled new Model 6 Detroit drive axles in two configurations: single drive 4x2 or tandem 6x2. Ratios range from 2.28 to 5.88, the company said. Detroit Diesel Corp. has ...

A patent application recently filed by Ford describes a new electrified solid rear axle with electric motors built into the wheel hubs. In half-ton trucks, IRS is fine because it provides superior ...

[Stay on top of transportation news: Get TTNews in your inbox.] When it comes to spec’ing, getting the best fuel economy is about building a tractor with all the right pieces. Even with the best basic ...