Some semi trucks use single axles, while others use double or tandem axles. Here are the differences between the two setups and why they matter.

Tandem axles are pretty much only good when you need to tow a whole lot. Otherwise, they just add weight. That might be why this 1971 Buick Electra 225 has one, as some rumors indicate it was a failed ...

Mack Trucks introduced the Mack S852, an 85,000-lb. gross axle weight rating of its proprietary tandem drive axles, which is available for order now. Customers can spec it for specialized severe-duty ...

NASHVILLE, TN. Dana Holding Corp. introduced its new Spicer AdvanTEK 40 tandem axle and a new Spicer Life Series main driveshaft and inter-axle shaft models here at a press conference here ahead of ...

Electric truck maker Tern, a partnership between Hexagon Purus and Hino, has announced a tandem axle RC8 6x2. It will be the ...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Dana revealed at the Mid-America Trucking Show, a new dual range disconnect concept tandem axle that disconnects the inter-axle shaft at highway speeds to provide greater efficiency.

Dana introduced the first of a new family of heavy-duty 40,000-pound tandem drive axles, the new Spicer Pro-40, designed to offer fleets a reliable, lightweight and competitively priced alternative to ...

PACCAR's tandem rear axle is now standard on the Kenworth T880 76-in. midroof sleeper. The new PACCAR tandem rear axle is now standard on the Kenworth T680 and T880. According to the company, the new ...

Meritor Inc. announced that it has equipped trucks with more than 100,000 14X tandem drive axles since its launch less than two years ago. “We would like to thank our customers for their support of ...

[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 ...