Dana Spicer - Truck Equipment Atlas

Dana Spicer identifies commercial vehicle drivetrain equipment manufactured by Dana under the Spicer brand. Its products include drive axles, steer axles, driveshafts, universal joints, and electric drive systems for compatible commercial vehicles.

This page focuses on commercial truck axle and driveline equipment. It brings together Dana’s history, Spicer product categories, company information, and product profiles published on Truck Equipment Atlas.

History and Background

Dana’s history dates to 1904 and the business established by Clarence Spicer. His work on universal joints helped develop the company’s foundation in automotive power transmission.

The business became Spicer Manufacturing Company and later developed into Dana. The Spicer name continued as an equipment brand associated with axles, driveshafts, and drivetrain components.

Over subsequent decades, Dana expanded its commercial vehicle equipment portfolio through engineering, manufacturing growth, and product development. Its offerings include conventional drivetrain components and electric propulsion technologies.

In January 2026, Dana announced completion of the sale of its Off-Highway business to Allison Transmission. This page concentrates on Dana’s commercial truck axle and driveline products; support for transferred off-highway equipment should be identified separately.

What Dana Spicer Manufactures and Supplies

Dana’s Spicer commercial vehicle equipment supports torque transfer, axle loading, steering movement, and propulsion. Principal categories include:

Single drive axles: Powered axle equipment for compatible medium- and heavy-duty vehicles.
Tandem drive axles: Two-axle drive systems for highway and vocational trucks.
Steer axles: Front axle equipment supporting vehicle weight and steering movement.
Driveshafts: Assemblies transferring torque between transmissions, axles, and other drivetrain components.
Universal joints and related components: Joints, yokes, slip assemblies, and service parts for compatible drivelines.
Electric drive equipment: Spicer Electrified products for application-specific electric propulsion systems.

Dana Spicer Products on Truck Equipment Atlas

Explore the product profiles below for operating principles, configurations, applications, and ownership considerations. Additional profiles will be linked here as they are published.

The library includes different product generations and application-specific equipment. Confirm current availability, ratings, and compatibility using the complete model and assembly identification.

Tandem Drive Axles

Single Drive Axles

Steer Axles

Electric Drive Axles

Dana Spicer eS5700r Electric Drive Axle

Driveshafts and Driveline Families

Technology and Product Development

Dana’s commercial vehicle development addresses the relationship between engine output, transmission gearing, driveshaft operation, axle ratios, and vehicle duty cycle. These components must work together within the approved vehicle configuration.

Spicer axle offerings include highway and vocational configurations, while driveshaft families address different torque, geometry, and service requirements. The individual product profiles explain the characteristics of each equipment family.

Spicer Electrified technologies extend the portfolio into electric propulsion. Electric drive equipment requires application-specific integration with motors, controls, energy storage, and the vehicle chassis.

Equipment ratings and service procedures vary by model. Similar-looking axle carriers, universal joints, yokes, or driveshaft assemblies should not be assumed interchangeable.

Company and Brand Information

Page identification: Dana Spicer.
Commercial vehicle equipment brand: Spicer.
Company: Dana Incorporated.
Business origins: 1904.
Historical founder: Clarence Spicer.
Country of origin: United States.
Headquarters: Maumee, Ohio.
Primary equipment covered here: Commercial truck axles, driveshafts, and electric drive systems.
Official website: Dana Incorporated.

Dana provides product literature and aftermarket resources for supported equipment. Use the complete component identification and operating region when locating technical information or replacement parts.