July 18 2013 - Products
Phillips Industries
Phillips Industries has integrated its swivel S7 socket technology with its anti-corrosive swinging gladhands pre-fastened to a galvanized mounting plate to offer the new Sta-Dry S7 System.
Tags: Trailers, Phillips Industries
July 11 2013 - Products
Accuride Corp.
Accuride's new Gunute Silver Lightweight Brake Drum offers an affordable alternative to lightweight “steel shell” drums with improved performance, according to the company.
Tags: Gunite, Aftermarket, Brakes, Accuride
July 11 2013 - Products
Phillips Industries
Phillips Industries has introduced two new products that keep electric and air coils well-organized.
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July 10 2013 - Equipment
GreenGo Tek Inc. & A.R.E.
GreenGo Tek Inc. (GGT) specializes in delivering full-electric technologies vehicles. GGT electric trucks with A.R.E. custom deluxe commercial units (DCUs) are known as “rolling toolboxes” to users.
Tags: A.R.E., Battery Electric Vehicles, GreenGo Tek Inc.
July 10 2013 - Products
Buyers Products
Buyers Products introduces three-point latch underbody toolboxes, expanding its comprehensive line of tool and truck boxes.
Tags: Buyers Products, underbody toolbox
June 27 2013 - Products
Kenworth
The Kenworth T680 is now available for order with the new Kenworth 52-inch mid-roof sleeper, well-suited for regional applications such as tank, bulk, flatbed and heavy haul.
Tags: Kenworth
May 29 2013 - Products
SAF-Holland
SAF-Holland's new lightweight SAF CBX69 Tridem Slider Suspension system is now available for trailer applications. The company says the SAF CBX69 sets a new standard for lightweight tridem suspension slider axle systems.
Tags: Trailers, Disc Brakes, Brakes, Suspensions, SAF-Holland
May 29 2013 - Products
Allison Transmission
Allison Transmission has released an app for use with Apple iPhones and iPads. It provides commercial vehicle dealers and end-users streamlined access to key Allison product data including being able to quickly identify appropriate product ratings based on their vehicle application.
Tags: Allison Transmission, Allison Transmission Holdings, Apps, transmissions
May 28 2013 - Products
Navistar International
Navistar has started shipping its first International TerraStar 4x4 units. Launched in 2010, originally with a 4x2 configuration, this work truck offers more capabilities to customers, says the company, and positions International Truck to participate in a significant piece of the market where it didn’t previously have a presence.
Tags: TerraStar, Navistar International Corporation
May 23 2013 - Products
Peterbilt Motors
Peterbilt unveiled its all-new Model 320 interior during the Waste Expo show in New Orleans. The new ProBilt interior for Peterbilt’s low-cab forward vehicle features ergonomic improvements, system enhancements and improved overall visibility.
Tags: Peterbilt, Refuse Trucks
May 22 2013 - Products
TRP
The company said the camshaft head and shaft splines are induction-hardened for long life and durability, forged camshaft heads for precision-sizing and strength, and a nationwide 12-month warranty.
Tags: Trailers, Aftermarket Parts, Camshaft
May 21 2013 - Products
B&W Trailer Hitches
B&W Trailer Hitches has begun shipping its new GNRK 1314 aftermarket gooseneck trailer hitch for the 2013 Ram 3500 to its nationwide distribution network. The new hitch features B&W’s Turnoverball design.
Tags: trailering, gooseneck, B&W Trailer Hitches, trailer hitch
May 21 2013 - Products
Amsoil
Amsoil introduces its Synthetic Fifth-Wheel Grease, which is engineered to provide protection for, and improve performance of, fifth-wheel hitches operating in trucking and trailer applications.
Tags: Trailers, AMSOIL, trailering, Fifth Wheels
May 21 2013 - Products
Mack Trucks
Mack Trucks has introduced the mRIDE spring suspension for its TerraPro refuse model truck during Waste Expo 2013 in New Orleans.
Tags: Mack Trucks, Mack TerraPro
April 23 2013 - Products
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.
Goodyear's G399A LHS Fuel Max, the G572A LHD Fuel Max, and the G392A SSD with DuraSeal + Fuel Max wide-base tire have been improved to help deliver reduced rolling resistance for better fuel efficiency, as well as long miles to removal.
Tags: Tires, MPG, Goodyear
April 18 2013 - Products
Bustin, a division of R·O·M Corp.
Bustin has introduced a sturdy, compact platform and step system that can be mounted on existing equipment. The 28-inch-deep Slide & Go Space Saver Platform fits most truck bodies, including flatbed trailers and vocational trucks.
Tags: Medium-Duty Trucks, Trailers, Truck Bodies
April 8 2013 - Products
Hendrickson Truck Commercial Vehicle Systems
Hendrickson's new online Vocational Truck Suspension Selector Tool lets you get Hendrickson’s rear suspension recommendations for vocational and severe-service applications.
Tags: spec'ing, Suspensions, Hendrickson
March 27 2013 - Products
Allison Transmission
LOUISVILLE -- Allison Transmission says its previously introduced TC10 truck transmission, which was shown off during Mid-America Trucking Show last week as the product has recently gone into production, gets improved fuel economy over current manual and automated manual transmissions.
Tags: transmissions, Allison Transmission, MATS
March 25 2013 - Products
Trail King
LOUISVILLE -- Trail King announced its Continuous Belt Super Hi-Lite Rolled Side Ag Trailer (ASHR-C) at the Mid-America Trucking Show last week.
Tags: Trail King, Trailers
March 25 2013 - Products
Cooper Tire & Rubber Co.
Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. showcased its new Roadmaster premium regional all-position commercial tire at last week’s Mid-America Trucking Show. It’s set to be available in May.
Tags: Cooper Tire & Rubber Co., Tires, MATS
March 24 2013 - Products
Mack Trucks
Mack Trucks has released a new power option for the 13-liter MP8 engine, boosting it to 505 horsepower and 1,860 lb ft in certain applications. As well, Mack unveiled two new suspension designs including one that weighs about 400 pounds less than competitive models.
Tags: Mack, MP8, Pinnacle
March 22 2013 - Products
Hendrickson
Hendrickson Trailer Commercial Vehicle Systems launched Zero-Maintenance Damping ride technology at a MATS press event, and the technology is available exclusively through Hendrickson beginning the first quarter of 2013.
Tags: Hendrickson, VanTraxx, Trailer suspension, Suspensions