Visit Booth #1229 to See How WATCHMAN and TIREMAAX® PRO Help Fleets Reduce Tire Costs, Improve Uptime, and Advance Predictive Maintenance
For Immediate Release
For more information contact:
Dustin Lancy
Hendrickson
(330) 489-0050
[email protected]
Woodridge, IL – Hendrickson, a global leader in suspension technology and complete ride systems for commercial vehicles, will feature the new WATCHMAN® advanced trailer wheel-end sensor technology at the Technology & Maintenance Council (TMC) 2026 Annual Meeting and Transportation Technology Exhibition, March 16–19, 2026, in Nashville, Tennessee. WATCHMAN delivers real‑time, actionable wheel-end and tire condition insights, giving fleets the data needed to make informed maintenance decisions.
Building on the foundation of TIREMAAX® PRO tire pressure control system and TPMS monitoring, WATCHMAN takes trailer health visibility to the next level. The system interprets wheel-end and tire conditions to help prioritize maintenance needs, and provides clear alerts when issues arise.
A tire underinflated by 10 psi can reduce casing life by 15% and treadwear by 10%, and tires can represent more than 25% of a fleet’s total operating cost. (Source: Fleet Maintenance) Early detection of underinflation or leak conditions is critical to reducing unplanned downtime and maintenance costs. WATCHMAN insights identify slow leaks, major leaks, and low-pressure events to help drivers and maintenance teams act before they escalate into costly failures or compliance issues.
The WATCHMAN system combines Bluetooth® hubcap‑mounted sensors, receiver, and the WATCHMAN mobile app to create a smart trailer wheel‑end insights platform. Integrated hubcap-mounted sensors provide a permanent, secure installation that helps prevent theft and eliminates the need for recalibration when changing tires. A long‑life, high‑capacity battery is engineered to last the life of the system requiring no replacement or service.
By pairing TIREMAAX PRO with WATCHMAN wheel-end sensing, Hendrickson enables fleets to elevate tire maintenance with real‑time insights powered by Hendrickson’s proprietary alert algorithms. This combination helps fleets automate proper tire inflation, improve operational consistency, maximize uptime, reduce tire costs and support predictive maintenance strategies.
A press conference will be held Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at 11:30 a.m. at Booth #1229, where Hendrickson representatives will discuss WATCHMAN technology and its role in advancing fleet efficiency.
Hendrickson will also feature its new SOFTEK® truck suspension at TMC 2026, offering attendees a closer look at how Hendrickson suspension technologies enhance ride quality, handling, and operational performance.
Fleet operators and industry attendees can experience WATCHMAN firsthand at Booth #1229. For more information about Hendrickson’s solutions and TMC presence, visit www.hendrickson-intl.com.
ABOUT HENDRICKSON
Hendrickson, a Boler company, is a leading global manufacturer and supplier of medium- and heavy‑duty mechanical, elastomeric, and air suspensions; integrated and non‑integrated axle and brake systems; tire pressure control systems; auxiliary lift axle systems; parabolic and multi‑leaf springs; stabilizers; bumpers; and other components for the global commercial transportation industry. Based in Woodridge, IL, USA, Hendrickson has served the transportation industry for more than 100 years. Visit www.hendrickson-intl.com.
