March 4 2014 - Products
Meritor
Meritor Inc. has extended the warranty eligibility for Permalube RPL drivelines to 5 years/500,000 miles from the previous 4 years/400,000 miles for model year 2015 linehaul vehicles.
Tags: Warranty, Meritor, Drivelines
March 3 2014 - Products
Optronics
WORK TRUCK SHOW -- Optronics International is unveiling its new STL68 Combo Lamp at the 2014 NTEA Work Truck Show in Indianapolis. The 9-inch oval combination LED stop, tail, turn and backup lamp easily mounts to the surface of a vehicle, and at only half an inch thick, has the low profile of a through-hole-mounted lamp.
Tags: NTEA, Work Truck Show, Optronics, LED Lighting, Lighting
March 3 2014 - Products
Bridgestone Commercial Solutions
Bridgestone Commercial Solutions introduces its newest rib-type all-position tire, the Bridgestone M854, ideal for severe on/off highway applications.
Tags: Tires, Bridgestone Commercial Solutions, Tires and Wheels
March 3 2014 - Products
Hendrickson Specialty Products, Godwin Group Corp.
Truck Equipment maker the Godwin Group is phasing out the Page brand of suspensions and has named Hendrickson Auxiliary Axle Systems its primary lift axle suspension supplier.
Tags: Hendrickson, Axles
March 3 2014 - Products
Meritor
Meritor Inc. announced the introduction of the P600 Series planetary axles, including the P610 and P614. These two planetary axles are engineered for heavy-haul, oil field, logging and mining applications globally and are ready for production.
Tags: Meritor, Axles
March 3 2014 - Products
Beall Trailers
Beall Trailers, part of Wabash National Corporation’s Walker Group division, announced it has started manufacturing its 406 petroleum and dry bulk tank trailer models at Walker Group manufacturing facilities in Fond du Lac and New Lisbon, Wis., in addition to its Portland, Ore., location.
Tags: Expansion, Wabash National
March 3 2014 - Products
Hendrickson, Mack
Hendrickson Bumper and Trim announces the release of the new Aero Clad bumper for the Mack Granite, which offers weight savings and requires less maintenance, according to the company.
Tags: Aftermarket, Hendrickson, Bumper
February 28 2014 - Products
Pegasus TransTech
Pegasus TransTech, a provider of document scanning applications to the transportation industry, has released an enhanced version of Transflo Mobile. This solution allows users to capture and send high-quality images of proof of delivery documents, logs, invoices and receipts using a smart phone.
Tags: Information Technology, Pegasus TransTech
February 27 2014 - Products
SKF
SKF has expanded its air system product offering to include the Separator Filter Dryer, an air dryer for providing contaminant free air to pneumatic devices.
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February 27 2014 - Products
TireStamp Inc
TireStamp Inc. has added a higher level of intelligence to each of its TireVigil TPMS products. This new concept, branded as IntellAlerting, provides visibility of tire problems when they are occurring as well as when they are being corrected. It sends tire alerts only to personnel who can actually take action based on a vehicle’s location and operating status.
Tags: TPMS, Tires, Wheels, TireStamp
February 25 2014 - Products
Kalmar Ottawa Trucks
Kalmar Ottawa Trucks says it has extensively redesigned its terminal tractor, resulting in a new Ottawa T2 model with a strengthened chassis, smoother styling, an advanced cab interior and easier serviceability.
February 25 2014 - Products
Aperia Technologies
A new automatic tire inflation system will work on drive axles as well as trailer axles. The Halo Tire Inflator, which uses the wheel's own rotational motion, is the first complete automatic tire inflation solution to serve both tractors and trailers with either dual or wide-base tires, according to the company.
Tags: TPMS, Tires, Wheels, ATIS
February 21 2014 - Products
SKF
SKF is now offering a complete line of Krown products, which include a line of rust protection products, and a line of cleaning products and tools for light- and heavy-duty vehicles. The Krown product line provides solutions to protect vehicles from road debris, salt and rust.
Tags: Aftermarket, SKF
February 21 2014 - Products
Reyco Granning
In recognition of the growing adoption of disc brakes on van and reefer trailers, all Reyco Granning van slider suspensions will now be available with both disc brakes and traditional drum brakes.
Tags: DISC BRAKES, Reyco Granning, Suspensions, Wabco
February 20 2014 - Products
PeopleNet
PeopleNet announced the launch of new mapping and navigation solutions for its Energy Services suite serving U.S. fleets in the upstream and midstream sectors.
Tags: GPS, PeopleNet, Information Technology, Navigation
February 20 2014 - Products
Giti Tire USA
The new GT Radial GDM635 on/off highway drive tire is being introduced in North America to provide mixed service fleets consistent traction, effective protection against stones and long tread wear.
Tags: Tires, Wheels, Giti TIre USA
February 19 2014 - Products
Meritor Wabco
Meritor Wabco released an updated version of Toolbox, diagnostics and troubleshooting software.
Tags: Information Technology, Meritor Wabco
February 19 2014 - Products
Volvo Trucks
In-cab LED lighting is now standard across Volvo Trucks’ North American vehicle lineup. Optional LED headlamps, designed for better visibility and longer life, are now available for the Volvo VNL and VNX. Both the LED interior lighting and LED headlamps are available for order.
Tags: Volvo, Headlights, LED Lighting
February 19 2014 - Products
Perrin Manufacturing
Perrin Manufacturing says it has a new, more compact version of its PowerCube auxiliary power unit that fits the mounting space requirements of the majority of North American sleeper-cab tractors. The more compact APU is 19.5 inches wide, but packs the same HVAC power of its predecessor.
Tags: APU, Idle Reduction
February 18 2014 - Products
Rotary Lift
Rotary Lift’s new MW-500 Mobile Wheel Lift can remove and position any size wheel or tire weighing up to 500 pounds, making it much easier and more ergonomic for technicians to work on heavy-duty trucks, buses and construction equipment.
Tags: Rotary Lift, Tires, Aftermarket, Wheels, Managing the Shop
February 18 2014 - Products
DashHaul.com
DashHaul announces the launch of its web app, DashHaul.com. Virtual Intelligent Logistics Management Application is a virtual marketplace designed to help shipping companies connect with carriers. The DashHaul application also functions as a shipment management tool to help users manage, keep track and archive important details pertaining to their shipments.
Tags: Information Technology, DashHaul.com
February 17 2014 - Products
Stemco
Stemco Motor Wheel, manufacturer of brake drums for commercial vehicles, announces its CentriFuse Lightweight Brake Drum is now a published option for certain Freightliner and Western Star trucks models.
Tags: Freightliner, Western Star, Brake Drum, Stemco
February 17 2014 - Products
Western Star
Western Star Truck Sales Inc. announced that a frame rail mounted vertical exhaust stack is now offered as an option for Western Star 4700 set-back and set-forward truck and tractor models.
Tags: Western Star
February 17 2014 - Products
J.J. Keller
J. J. Keller & Associates Inc. announced that it has developed the FMCSA Compliance Manual. For 35 years, J. J. Keller’s Fleet Safety Compliance Manual helped make DOT compliance less taxing for transportation professionals. Now, the company has re-launched the manual as the FMCSA Compliance Manual, with a completely redesigned and reorganized format to make compliance even easier.
Tags: FMCSA, J.J. Keller, HOS, Safety & Compliance