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ProductsDecember 2, 2014

PC2-rated Single-LED Lamps

New ¾-inch Permalite XT round LED marker/clearance lights are PC2 rated, meaning they are visible from up to a 90-degree angle. They are meant for vehicles over 80 inches wide.

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Articlesby Jim ParkNovember 25, 2014

Q&A: Al Cohn on Fuel-Efficient Tires, Footprints and Inflation

We sat down with tire-industry expert Al Cohn to gain some insight into fuel-efficient tires. We asked about inflation pressure and how it relates to tire wear and fuel efficiency, and about the wisdom of paying more for a tire that doesn't last as long.

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Articlesby Tom BergNovember 24, 2014

Avoiding Damage From Aggressive Cargoes

The Liquid Products Database lists 5,000-plus substances and how they affect the interior walls of tank trailers.

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Articlesby Denise RondiniNovember 24, 2014

Better Maintenance Scheduling Leads to Better Service

Staying on top of maintenance not only improves the condition of vehicles, it can lead to improved business.

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NewsNovember 24, 2014

Mack Trucks Launches Dealer Technician Competition

Mack Trucks recently launched a new skill contest open to technicians in its dealer network called the Mack Masters Competition. There will be 991 participants making up 263 teams in a competition of hands-on skill and knowledge of Mack systems and procedures.

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Articlesby Tom BergNovember 21, 2014

Is There A Set Time to Change Air Springs?

Type of service and wear, along with road damage, tend to establish any schedule, if that’s possible.

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Articlesby Jim ParkNovember 20, 2014

Getting the Most Out of Your Tire Program

What to track in a tire program to make sure you’re getting the most out of every day they spend on the road.

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ProductsNovember 19, 2014

Ursa Super Plus EC SAE 10W-30 Designed for Fuel Economy

Chevron’s new heavy-duty motor oil, Ursa Super Plus EC SAE 10W-30, was designed to improve fuel economy in heavy-duty diesel trucks in both on- and off-highway applications.

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ProductsNovember 12, 2014

Dana Expands Warranty Options For Drive Axle

Dana Holding Corporation announced that it has broadened the Extended Protection Plan for drive axles in on-highway linehaul applications. The changes to the warranty are available to customers in both the U.S. and Canada.

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ProductsNovember 11, 2014

Noregon Updates Vehicle Diagnostics Software

Noregon Systems released JPRO Commercial Vehicle Diagnostics 2014 v2 software with updated features. The new features will be on all new copies of the software and current JPRO license holders are able to update their version.

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