The Intelligent Trailer will help in reducing the number of road accidents and delivering enhanced operational efficiency to the trailer market. Tata International DLT is India's largest trailer manufacturer and is considered to be one of the biggest brands for trailers and truck bodies in India.  The company is also India’s first AIS 113 manufacturer certified by Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI), along with having TS-16949-2009 and ISO 9001:2008 certifications for 25 types of its trailers.

Established in 2005, Tata International DLT Private Limited is a joint venture between Tata International Ltd and Dutch Lanka Trailer Manufacturers Ltd, Sri Lanka, a Tata Enterprise. Headquartered in Waki, Pune, the company manufactures products under the brand name Tata DLT. The company also has manufacturing facilities in Ajmer, Jamshedpur and Nigoje, Pune. 

Tata International DLT trailers emerge as the first choice for all the trailer buyers throughout the country mainly due to their low unladen weight; better brake and stability due to quality aggregates from Wabco and York; and better tyre life. The company rolls out 700 trailers each month.

Rajeev Batra, Chief Executive Officer, Tata International DLT said, “We are delighted to launch India’s first Intelligent Trailer today. The intelligent flatbed trailer is the first in a series of intelligent trailer types that we are set to launch. These are lightweight trailers customized to give higher payload, thus increasing profitability. As market leaders, it has always been our endeavor to keep innovation at the forefront of our product offerings and develop revolutionizing products for our customers. We hope to continue to progress towards our vision of being a complete solution provider in Trailers and Transportation Industry with competitive advantage in cost, quality and delivery.”

The Intelligent Trailer aims to enhance trailer safety, security and efficiency; and offers significant added value for India’s trailer manufacturers, fleet operators and cargo owners. It leverages the capabilities of trailer anti-lock or electronic braking control systems to provide a platform for up to 40 innovative trailer operating functions.

The Intelligent Trailer paves the way for India’s trailer industry to upgrade from basic braking systems to the next level of advanced braking and suspension technologies required for higher levels of vehicle automation. The advanced T-EBS (Trailer Electronic Braking System) optimises stopping distances and controls trailer brake and suspension functions, the system also enables the trailer to connect drivers, fleets and cargo owners to rich sources of onboard systems and operational information.

Source: Tata International DLT

Two new Goodyear Proactive Solutions mobile phone apps were showcased, offering additional benefits to fleet managers and drivers. The combination of Goodyear Proactive Solutions and Fuelmax Performance tyres are essential to optimise performance and further reduce total cost of ownership and emissions.

The new tyres anticipate proposed EU legislation to reduce Heavy Duty Vehicle CO2 emissions by 15% in 2025 and 30% by 2030.

The Goodyear Fuelmax Performance range comprises two Fuelmax S Performance steer tyres and a Fuelmax D Performance drive tyre. The combination of Fuelmax Performance steer and drive tyres with existing Goodyear Fuelmax T trailer tyres - also labeled ‘A’ in Fuel Efficiency - enables consistent fuel savings and CO2 reductions.

 A long-haul fleet of 100 vehicles using this tyre combination could save up to 214,000 litres of diesel per year and reduce up to 557,000 kg of CO2 - saving up to 290,000 euros in fuel costs.

A common feature of the range is an RFID tag embedded inside each tyre, which allows simple identification by an external device that links to tyre management systems to ensure future connectivity benefits.

The Fuelmax S Performance steer tyres comprise sizes 315/70R22.5 and 385/55R22.5. The 315/70R22.5 steer tyres have five ribs and the 385/55R22.5 have six with both having tread features that optimize water distribution and regular wear, with wet braking performance maintained well into the life of the tyres.

The Fuelmax D Performance drive tyre is produced in size 315/70R22.5 with IntelliMax Groove technology also a feature. The tread design assists traction and cleaning with self-generating grooves appearing at 60% tread wear to ensure life-long traction, high mileage and low rolling resistance. Full tread depth visibility at any position is ensured by 16 measuring windows.

Source: Goodyear