Thermo King’s new SB+ line of temperature control units for trailers was developed to help offset the growing challenges faced by those in the trucking industry: high fuel and operating costs and growing driver turnover, the company says. Each new unit includes OptiSet Plus, which makes choosing optimum unit settings simple for drivers and reduces errors. OptiSet Plus delivers optimum cargo protection and improved cargo quality, fuel savings when used along with the features of the SR-2 controller, maximum shelf life for fresh commodities, reduced shipper and driver errors, a library of more than 500 temperature-sensitive commodity profiles, the ability to install 64 profiles per unit and technology backed by research from food and agricultural industry experts, the company says.
Thermo King Corporation
(952) 887-2200
www.thermoking.com
Step extender
Climbing into the back of a pickup truck or reaching high on RVs and SUVs can be awkward, especially for the vertically challenged. First Step Up! from Breezeway Screens is a high-strength, light-weight step extender that fits a 2-in. hitch receiver, giving users a safe boost up without the need to stretch and strain. For extra safety, First Step Up! is made of corrosion-proof, glass-reinforced nylon for exceptional strength and durability. Nonskid pads eliminate slipping hazard.
Breezeway Screens
(800) 548-4013
www.1ststepup.com
Dual tire tool
Goodine’s Dual Tire Tool has announced that its Valve Stem Cap Remover and Tire Thumper Tool are now available. Goodine’s Dual Tire Tool was designed by Guy Goodine, an independent owner-operator with 30 years driving experience, to be simple yet fully functional, the company says. The product provides the ability to remove the inner valve stem cap on any dual tire assembly with ease. Goodine’s Dual Tire Tool also is a convenient and practical tire thumper for drivers doing a walk-around vehicle check.
Goodine’s Dual Tire Tool
(888) 485-TOOL
www.goodinesdualtiretool.com
Biodiesel fuel treatment
As diesel fuel costs soar, Penray’s line of year-round fuel-treatment products for biodiesel can help improve gas mileage while also helping truck engines run cleaner and greener, the company says. The Fuel Prep Year-Round Fuel Treatment and Pow-R Performance Diesel Fuel Enhancer both enhance lubricity, are ready for use in biodiesel and are ULSD compliant.
In addition, the fuel prep additive:
The Pow-R Performance additive:
Penray
(800) 322-2143
www.penray.com
