June 2013, TruckingInfo.com - WebXclusive
By Jim Park
Next to the clang of your cell door slamming shut, there are few sounds more disheartening than the "click, click, click" of a starter that's not getting enough juice. Maxwell Technologies' Engine Start Module is an ultracapacitor starting system that can prevent that.
Tags: Idle reduction, Batteries
January 2013, TruckingInfo.com - Feature
Effective immediately, Meritor Inc. is making PlatinumShield II coating available for its new lined aftermarket brakes. The coating will be available on all new, lined brake shoes, except those with EG and EG2 friction materials
Tags: Meritor
January 2013, TruckingInfo.com - Feature
Meritor Inc. unveiled MeritorpartsOnline.com: the company's electronic catalog and parts ordering system during the Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week
Tags: Meritor
January 2013, TruckingInfo.com - Feature
Meritor's North American Aftermarket business, based in Florence, Ky., announced the immediate availability of truck and trailer suspension controls, including ride height controls, load scale, lift axle controls, dump valve units and single axle dump systems.
January 2013, TruckingInfo.com - Feature
The Timken Co. announced a new Timken Set-Right commercial vehicle hub rebuild kit for Timken 454-Series steer applications
January 2013, TruckingInfo.com - Feature
By HDT Staff
Freight-matching website Getloaded now offers E-mail Alerts, which allow members to save a load search and receive alerts via e-mail any time a new load is posted that matches their search criteria
Tags: Getloaded
January 2013, TruckingInfo.com - Feature
Omnitek Engineering Corp. announced the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has approved the company's submission for its diesel-to-natural gas conversion technology for the widely operated line of heavy-duty Navistar DT466E and DT530E engine
Tags: Navistar, EPA, Omnitek
January 2013, TruckingInfo.com - Feature
Kenworth Truck Co. and Paccar Financial are offering an Extended Warranty Program for U.S. customers who purchase new Kenworth Class 8 factory trucks financed through Paccar Financial
Tags: Kenworth, PACCAR
January 2013, TruckingInfo.com - Feature
Allison Transmission announced that 5th Generation electronic controls are now available to all OEM customers.
Tags: Allison
January 2013, TruckingInfo.com - Feature
By Deborah Lockridge, Editor in Chief
LAS VEGAS -- Meritor launched two new product series, Meritor AllFit and Meritor Green, with new all-makes shock absorbers the first in the Meritor AllFit line
Tags: Meritor, Aftermarket, reman, all makes
January 2013, TruckingInfo.com - Feature
By Staff
Fontaine Fifth Wheel introduced the LWB lightweight slide bracket assembly. This new assembly replaces Fontaine's ATB slide and will provide additional weight savings without sacrificing strength
Tags: Fontaine Fifth Wheel
January 2013, TruckingInfo.com - Feature
By Staff
Kiene has developed a new adapter for its K-1350 Wheel Grabber. The new Extender allows a technician to safely remove seized wheels from vehicles on a floor lift.
Tags: Kiene
January 2013, TruckingInfo.com - Feature
By Staff
LAS VEGAS -- Prestone unveiled a new line of heavy-duty antifreeze coolants and diesel exhaust fluid Tuesday during Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week, branded Prestone Command
Tags: HDAW, Prestone, Coolant, Antifreeze, DEF
January 2013, TruckingInfo.com - Feature
Mack now offers a new engine overhaul program to better serve Mack E7 engine owners. The Mack Purebred Overhaul program is an industry standout, offering extended warranty coverage of up to three years or 350,000 miles
Tags: Mack, Engines
January 2013, TruckingInfo.com - Feature
Balqon Corp., a developer of electric vehicles, drive systems and lithium battery storage devices, announced the release of a complete line of next generation electric vehicle motor controllers, named Zevqon, designed for emerging zero emission commercial truck and bus markets.
Tags: Balqon
January 2013, TruckingInfo.com - Feature
Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America Inc. has announced that buyers of its 2013 model Fuso Canter FE Series trucks can order their vehicles with an optional, factory-installed 33-gallon fuel tank mounted on the outside of the frame rail on the left side of the cab-chassis.
Tags: Mitsubishi Fuso, Canter, fuel
January 2013, TruckingInfo.com - Feature
The U.S. Department of Transportation's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration has announced a free, mobile web app of its Emergency Response Guidebook 2012
Tags: DOT, App, Hazmat
January 2013, TruckingInfo.com - Feature
JiggyJobs.com announced that the driver recruitment website has transitioned from a three-page driver application to a one-page application
January 2013, TruckingInfo.com - Feature
Freightliner Trucks announced the availability of high-performance LED headlamps custom-engineered for the Freightliner Cascadia by Truck-Lite Co.
January 2013, TruckingInfo.com - Feature
By HDT Staff
Teletrac Inc., a GPS fleet tracking and telematics software provider, announced the enhancement of its Trailer and Asset Tracking product
January 2013, TruckingInfo.com - Feature
By Truckinginfo Staff
Noregon Systems, a supplier of PC-based diagnostic and repair solutions to the commercial vehicle industry, announces the release of JPRO Commercial Fleet Diagnostics 2013 v1 along with the introduction of the JPRO Next Step service information modul
January 2013, TruckingInfo.com - Feature
GPS Insight, a GPS fleet tracking solution provider, announced its new GPS Insight Hours of Service Solution as an addition to its GPS Tracking software intended for fleets that need both electronic driver logs and GPS tracking combined
January 2013, TruckingInfo.com - Feature
Nexiq Technologies announced the forthcoming release of the enhanced Allison Transmission Suite.
Tags: Nexiq
January 2013, TruckingInfo.com - Feature
Meritor Wabco announced that it has been named the standard position steer axle service brake chamber supplier for all Daimler Trucks North America air brake vehicles
Tags: Meritor
January 2013, TruckingInfo.com - Feature
NexIq Technologies announced the forthcoming release of the enhanced Navistar MaxxForce software application. The software runs on the Pro-Link iQ diagnostic scan tool for heavy-duty vehicles.
January 2013, TruckingInfo.com - Feature
Digital Insurance has added Drive Well to its suite of Digital Advantage offering
January 2013, TruckingInfo.com - Feature
Since June 2012, Luber-finer has introduced 140 new filtration products for use in on-road and off-road applications. These new products add to Luber-finer's growing filtration product lines
Tags: Filters, Luber-finer
January 2013, TruckingInfo.com - Feature
Transportation Costing Group announced several upgrades to its cost information system for LTL operations
Tags: ALK Technologies, TCG
January 2013, TruckingInfo.com - Feature
Phillips Industries has introduced the next generation of their V-Check battery status indictor, a simple device that gives an immediate signal of available battery power.
Tags: Batteries, Phillips
January 2013, TruckingInfo.com - Feature
TRP has introduced an aftermarket brake program that offers brake linings for both 20,000- and 23,000-pound applications, helping operators comply with the newest truck, trailer and bus requirements
January 2013, TruckingInfo.com - Feature
Garmin International Inc. announced the expansion of their Telematics API platform and the integration of the fleet 590, the company's first portable and connected fleet management GPS that combines the necessities of fleet management with the simplicity of Garmin navigation.
Tags: GPS, Garmin
January 2013, TruckingInfo.com - Feature
Bridgestone Commercial Solutions, a business of Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, announced that it is reintroducing its Dayton medium truck tire line in 2013.
Tags: Bridgestone
January 2013, TruckingInfo.com - Feature
Luber-finer oil filters announced the launch of its new oil filter Time Release Technology Value Calculator mobile website
January 2013, TruckingInfo.com - Feature
Internet Truckstop has rolled out a new decision support tool to help Truckstop.com members transition into new regulations, now in effect, from the California Air Resources Board
January 2013, TruckingInfo.com - Feature
Sloan Transportation Products Ltd. introduced the MaxxGrip Dura-Grip gladhand combo, which offers safer and more complete connections, according to the company
Tags: gladhands, Sloan
January 2013, TruckingInfo.com - Feature
MPi introduced Edge WorldClass for heavy-duty truck shops, a comprehensive package of software products and process training to help truck shops improve vehicle turnaround time, sell more parts, and streamline communications
Tags: Aftermarket
January 2013, TruckingInfo.com - Feature
Dieselcrafts Technol 246 is a diesel sludge dispersant that focuses on fixing a fuel system's filters that have been plugged by contamination.
January 2013, TruckingInfo.com - Feature
Trailer side skirts are a common sight on van trailers, especially those headed into California where new regulations require trailers to feature the fuel-saving, aerodynamic devices.
January 2013, TruckingInfo.com - Feature
Nexiq Technologies recently released the ProLink iQ and Pocket iQ ABS Product Family of anti-lock brake system diagnostic software applications
Tags: Diagnostics, ABS, Nexiq
January 2013, TruckingInfo.com - Feature
Magellan announced the Magellan RoadMate Commercial 5370T-LMB, a new space-saving 5-inch GPS navigator especially designed with premium safety, accuracy and productivity features to assist professional drivers on and off the road.
Tags: Magellan, GPS
January 2013, TruckingInfo.com - Feature
General Motors Fleet and Commercial Sales announced that the GM Business Choice program, designed specifically for business customers, now includes a two-year, 30,000-mile Business Maintenance Plan, in addition to a cash allowance for vehicle accessories or upfits
Tags: GM
January 2013, TruckingInfo.com - Feature
UltraTech International announced the release of its newest product, Ultra-Ever Dry, a superhydrophobic (water) and oleophobic (hydrocarbons) coating that will completely repel almost any liquid.
Tags: corrosion, UltraTech
January 2013, TruckingInfo.com - Feature
Dye-Lite TP-3100 fluorescent dye pinpoints oil leaks easily and efficiently in diesel engine lubrication systems
Tags: Maintenance, Dye-Lite
January 2013, TruckingInfo.com - Feature
Remy International Inc., a manufacturer and distributor of Delco Remy brand heavy-duty starters and alternators, announces the expansion of its heavy-duty aftermarket alternator and starter line with the launch of the new Remy Refrigeration Program
Tags: Remy
January 2013, TruckingInfo.com - Feature
Rislone's newest concentrated product, Engine Treatment Concentrate, provides all the benefits of the original Rislone Engine Treatment in a bottle that is nearly half the size
Tags: Rislone
January 2013, TruckingInfo.com - Department
By Truckinginfo Staff
IdleAir, a truck stop electrification service provider, has added a new entertainment package, ConvoyTV+Power
Tags: Idle reduction, IdleAir, Truckstops
January 2013, TruckingInfo.com - WebXclusive
By Truckinginfo Staff
Chicago Pneumatic has introduced the CP7769 series air impact wrench, and says it is the only 3/4-inch impact wrench to offer the side-to-side single-hand forward/reverse switching for improved efficiency and operator comfort
January 2013, TruckingInfo.com - Department
By Truckinginfo Staff
Comdata Corp. announced the continued expansion of its cardless fuel solution. These transactions can now process through itsSmart Solutions point-of-sale platform
Tags: Comdata, Truckstops, RFID
December 2012, TruckingInfo.com - Feature
Talbert Manufacturing recently introduced its 40-Ton Lightweight Trailer. The trailer can be customized for customers who need to remain below the superload weight limit in states with 120,000-pound gross vehicle weight rating restrictions.
December 2012, TruckingInfo.com - Feature
Kenworth has introduced a new, heavy-duty front frame assembly option for its Kenworth T370 medium duty truck that makes it easy for body builders to install customer winch bumpers