Miller EnPak Produces More Air, Saves Fuel
A multi-function auxiliary power unit for work trucks has gotten more useful.
A multi-function auxiliary power unit for work trucks has gotten more useful.
The Timken Co. announced the launch of Timken Tech Series for Commercial Vehicles, an online training program for professional technicians and distributors. Available at www.timken.com/techseries, the training starts with tapered roller bearings. Courses covering lubricants, driveline center support bearings, seals and other topics will be added periodically.
Drivewyze is announcing a free nationwide weigh station and inspection site alert service available without subscription to all truck drivers with the launch of PreClear 3.0, the newest version of its weigh station app.
Double Coin Tires and CMA launched of a new Double Coin Tires mobile application available for Apple iPhone and Android smartphones.
The Timken Co. has expanded its portfolio of Timken tapered roller bearing sets, hub units and seals for medium-duty vehicles, and they are now available to distributors serving the commercial-vehicle industry.
Users will see improvements in three main areas with Fleet 11 from Telogis. In addition to a new user interface and being mobile enabled, the newest version of the company’s fleet management software features improvements in connected locations intelligence, driver behavior and actionable analytics, according to Mark Wallin, vice president product manager.
Stemco Brake Products announces its braking components will now be included with all SAF-Holland suspension systems featuring included axles. SAF-Holland is partnering with Stemco Brake Products based on its products and the features associated with the patented Wave Process used in the manufacture of Duroline products.
Alcoa has rolled out a new commercial truck wheel, the Dura-Bright EVO wheel. Alcoa’s new surface-treated Dura-Bright EVO wheel maintains all the benefits of its predecessor, the Dura-Bright wheel with XBR technology, while taking the wheel’s performance to a new level.
The makers of window films are asking for an exemption from federal standards so they can sell a darker film than usually is allowed. In a Federal Register notice Thursday, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration asks for comments on the exemption sought by the International Window Film Association.
Stemco released its new engineered lightweight-composite Defender hub cap. The Defender hub cap has an ultra-durable design that features a seamless molding process which creates a leak-free body-to-window seal.
The "tag-tandem" tests well and does even better in actual service, says the North American Council for Freight Efficiency. One negative: Drive-tire wear is worse than most people believe.
FedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp., and Nissan announced that the two companies will begin testing the Nissan e-NV200, a 100% electric compact cargo vehicle, under real world conditions in Washington, D.C.
Daimler Trucks North America announces a new customer loyalty program for owner-operators and small fleets. Known as Truck Bucks, this loyalty program will be aimed at rewarding customers with parts and service specials at Freightliner, Western Star, Detroit and Thomas Built Buses service locations.
Phillips Industries has introduced new 4-in-1 combination electrical and air assemblies with liftgate and auxiliary cables with multiple plug and seal options. The new Phillips 4-in-1 spiral wrapped assemblies with hanging clamp and clip keep cables kink free and organized for a clean look.
TruckersU.com has rolled out a new service designed for trucking companies with 40 or fewer power units to help them get on a shipper’s “approved carrier list.”
The secure and easy all-access connection to your content.
Bookmarked content can then be accessed anytime on all of your logged in devices!
Already a member? Log In