Trucking adds 5,300 jobs in January
Payroll employment in for-hire trucking is up by 51,500, or 4 percent, from January 2011.02.03.12
| Paccar, Navistar and Volvo have deferred shipments of Class 8 vehicles equipped with the faulty part. 02.03.12
| Two years ago, the American Trucking Associations and others filed suit against the state board’s low carbon fuel standard. 02.03.12
| Five texting and cell phone use violations will now contribute the highest (10 points) weighted severity to carriers’ numerical rankings. 02.01.12
| California Air Resources Board had issued a public letter to Navistar saying the company's emissions credits for the engine will expire Feb. ...
Equipment News
ISX 12-liter for regional, vocational hauls
The ISX12, built for regional hauls and vocational and specialty applications, uses components of the big-bore ISX15 to offer more power and better fuel economy than its predecessor, the ISX11.9, ...
Supernova series
Grote Industries’ Supernova lighting series has added integrated flange four-inch stop/tail/turn and dual system back-up lamps to its collection. The LED light has a cushioning gasket seal to keep out ...
Sky-Lite trailer lighting
Sky Lite, a 4-in. diameter hole cut in the sides of the trailer, helps external sunlight enter trailer to increase view of cargo inside the trailer. The polycarbonate product features ...
Tire pressure monitoring system
The new commercial truck tire pressure monitoring system measures the pressure and heat buildup in tires and is installed inside the wheel or tire cavity in the drop center of ...
Gloves for truckers
The Panther Driver’s Gloves line now includes durable leather gloves lined with 40 grams of 3M Thinsulate lining. The gloves come in sizes small through XX-large.
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Master Disconnect Switch
A new line of switches with a sealed plastic bodies prevent corrosion from winter road salt brine. The line includes the 75920 Master Disconnect Switch and the 95060 Series Ignition ...
Plug-in seat warmer
The seat heater plugs in to any Class 6,7 or 8 truck’s 12-volt outlet and warms to a maximum of 110 degrees Fahrenheit. Installation of the heater takes less than ...
Steel fuel protector
The Anti-siphon, made of zinc-plated steel, works with heavy and medium duty trucks and features the original anti-siphon bent tubes to preventing theft or skimming. The product’s 5- to 6.5-in. ...
All-electric APU
The Idle Free APU meets heat and air conditioning needs and requires no idling. It runs on alternating current and doesn’t use the truck’s batteries for power. It pulls energy ...
Aluminum dump trailer
The 39-foot Alumatech half-round dump has seamless floor and side sheets and a redesigned nose, sub-frame, tailgate and draft arm connections. Alumatech also plans to expand its line to frameless, ...
Intermodal temp control
The Heat King 430 provides temperature control for both rail and trailer applications. Its freeze-protection control is based on solid-state technology to avoid use of moving parts, and its controller ...
Engine leak dye
The Dye-Lite TP-3100 fluorescent dye helps pinpoint leaking engine oil, hydraulic fluid, lubrication fluid, compressor oil and gearbox oil. Dye added to and circulated in the system for several minutes ...
Hi-Temp paint
Formulated to resist intermittent temperatures of up to 1,300 degrees Fahrenheit, the Hi-Temp paint is suited for engines, exhaust manifolds and headers. It’s available in red, aluminum, orange, blue and ...
Lightweight landing gear
The AlumiLightX and UL500, two new lightweight landing gears with internal gearboxes, work to reduce trailer weight. The AlumiLightX’s lower leg is made from polyester-coated steel to protect against corrosion, ...
Fluid leak detection kit
Tracer Products has introduced a leak detection kit to enable heavy duty technicians to find all air conditioning and fluid leaks.
The TP-8697HD kit features the OPTIMA 3000 super-high intensity, blue ...
Stereo upgrade
The new Alliance replacement stereo has an AM/FM receiver, MP3-capable CD player, remote control and auxiliary input for MP3 players and portable satellite radios. The display shows track info read ...
Cooling sealant for winter
The Carbon Fiber Block Seal Head Gasket & Cooling Sealant is formulated to seal coolant leaks in radiators, heater cores, freeze plugs, gaskets, intake manifolds, cylinder heads and engine blocks. ...
Fixed-side fairings
Made from injection-molded automotive-grade TPO material, the fixed-side fairings come in a three-panel design that weighs about 100 pounds per side and features a hinged design to permit clearance up ...
Cordless tool kit
The Blue-Point 14.4-volt Cordless Value Pack includes a 3/8-in. drill with a 20-postion clutch, an impact wrench, a portable light with a pivot head, a 21-piece bit set and a ...
Protecting lubes
Post-warranty engines can make use of the Engine Protectant, Gear Protectant and Power Transfer Protectant, which use LXE technology to join negative polarity and positive polarity to create a bond ...
EOBR, GPS, tire monitor combo
The trucking-specific WorldNav GPS stores a database of weight stations and truck stops with facility information that can be found along specified routes. It also has expanded My Point entry ...
Truck-Lite Perimeter Lamp
Truck-Lite’s LED Perimeter Lamp installs at the back of the trailer to illuminate dark areas that regular dome lamps do not reach. It helps light loading and unloading areas to ...
Cummins ISX11.9 with rear power take-off
Kenworth is now offering the Cummins ISX11.9 engine with rear engine power take-off in select vocational applications. The engine, available in Kenworth T800 and W900S models, produces 466 lb-ft of ...
Dome lamp kit
The Ultra-Thin Retrofit Dome Lamp Kit uses Grote's LightForm technology, which allows for flexible LED lights. The lights are water and shock resistant and can be mounted easily with a ...
Rear-air suspension
Kenworth is now offering the Neway ADZ rear-air suspension in their C500, T440, T470, T800 and W900 trucks. The ADZ suspension is used for heavy-duty and severe-duty applications and is ...
Truck parts search engine
Time is tight when a truck is down. And if you're using Google to search for a badly-needed part, then you know all too well how many dead end results ...
Roadside service offered
Equinox Owner-Operator Solutions introduced a roadside assistance service for $299 a year.
Sleeper bunk sheets
The custom bed sheets for truck sleepers will fit nearly all sizes, the company says. The sheet set comes with one fitted sheet, one flat sheet and two pillowcases. The ...
Three high-output flashlights
The Focusing LED Flashlight has a focus-lock system, one-handed slide focus and a 426-foot beam distance. The Inspection Flashlight is a compact pocket light that features an anti-roll design and ...
Volvo XE13 delivers power, fuel economy
The XE system tunes overall vehicle performance to match an array of driving conditions.
