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Fleets’ private eyes, platform No. 3: Lytx’s ActiveVision add-on to the DriveCam service
From Overdrive’s exploration of driver fatigue monitoring systems: Lytx is perhaps the biggest dual-camera-system purveyor, with its DriveCam system equipped in 400,000 trucks. Its new ActiveVision system adds machine-vision technology to the road-facing camera to detect lane departure, following distance and more.
October 12, 2017
Gear
eNow’s solar-powered TRU
eNow’s Rayfrigeration zero-emissions commercial-use transport refrigeration unit is designed to support medium-temperature refrigeration applications. The TRU system employs two forms of energy storage: eutectic medium cold plates and a high-capacity auxi
October 12, 2017
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Specially wrapped Kenworth T680 to haul Capitol Christmas tree from Montana to D.C.
Billings, Montana-based Whitewood Transport will haul this year’s U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree on a more than 2,000 mile trek from the he Kootenai National Forest to Washington D.C.
October 11, 2017
Gear
National Fleet Products’ loading ramps
National Fleet Products’ WM System Loading Ramps are designed as a low-cost maintenance-free alternative to hydraulic liftgates and are suitable for a wide array of vehicle applications, including vans, box trucks, service and delivery vehicles and Class
October 10, 2017
Business
Why is CARB ignoring its own emissions data in push to ban traditional engines?
“It’s no secret that California has been going its own way on emissions. That’s not the point here. The point is that the internal combustion engine, by CARB’s own admission, is far superior to that of an electric powertrain in terms of its carbon intensity score.”
October 9, 2017
Business
Steer axle recall expands to include nearly 19,000 Peterbilt, Kenworth, International trucks
The recall issued by Paccar includes approximately 17,737 model year 2016 Peterbilt and Kenworth trucks in most models, along with approximately 1,175 model year 2016 International tractors in most models.
October 9, 2017
Business
Pink load bars for breast cancer awareness
Save-A-Load by Fleet Engineers offers pink versions of its Save-A-Load bars, available year-round, and a portion of the revenue from sales of those bars is donated to Breastcancer.org on a quarterly basis.
October 5, 2017
Business
Pete, Kenworth add new Eaton automated transmission as option
Eaton’s new Endurant 12-speed automated transmission is now available on Kenworth’s T680 and Peterbilt’s models 579 and 567 spec’d with a Cummins X15 Efficiency series engine the truck makers announced Wednesday.
October 4, 2017
Gear
Marmon-Herrington’s AWD protection system
Marmon-Herrington’s Safe Shift All-Wheel-Drive Protection System is a proprietary electronic control system engineered to prevent damage to axle, driveline and transfer case components caused by improper operation. The system monitors vehicle conditions t
October 4, 2017
Business
First look at Tesla semi? Unauthorized photo posted to Reddit
Tesla’s in-development Class 8 electric tractor, which is scheduled to be unveiled later this month, appears to have been spotted in an undisclosed location in California — the picture from which was posted to Reddit this weekend, though later removed.
October 4, 2017
Gear
Bridgestone America’s ultra-wide-base tires
Bridgestone America’s latest ultra-wide-base tires, the Greatec M835A Ecopia tire for the drive position and the Greatec R197 Ecopia tire for the trailer position, are designed for use on tandem-axle applications in long-haul service. The tires have a hig
October 3, 2017
Equipment
Landstar launches load board app for its owner-operators
Landstar released a new app, "Available Loads," which lets its leased owner-operators search for, save and book loads in-app.
October 3, 2017
Gear
TSE Brakes’ UltraLife Plus line
TSE Brakes’ UltraLife Plus line features the company’s proprietary TSE All-N-One integrated pressure plate and diaphragm assembly engineered to eliminate plate shifting and increase power spring and diaphragm life, as well as TSE’s proprietary Sealed When
October 3, 2017
Gear
Blackmer’s sliding van pump
Blackmer’s SX1B-DEF Series Sliding Vane Pump is designed to meet the strict handling requirements of diesel exhaust fluid, with all its materials either DEF-approved or -tested to ensure there is no DEF contamination or leeching. The SX1B-DEF joins the co
October 2, 2017
Gear
Haldex’s Reservoir Purge Valve
Haldex’s Reservoir Purge Valve is engineered to keep contaminants from building up in the reservoir by purging the tank when the parking brake is set or emergency air is released from the towed vehicle. Once the supply air pressure is removed from the val
September 29, 2017
Business
Japanese truck maker Hino bringing Class 8 truck to U.S.
Those new trucks, which will be powered by Hino’s 300-360 h.p. A09, 9-liter engine, will debut at the NTEA Work Truck Show next year.
September 29, 2017
Gear
PPG’s commercial estimating system
PPG’s AdjustRite Commercial Estimating Program is designed for heavy-duty truck repairs and to allow users to make immediate comparisons on the pricing and availability of parts to improve efficiency, accuracy and consistency by expediting claims and mini
September 28, 2017
Business
Updated Jake Brake on tap for 2020s
The new High Power Density engine brake will offer twice the braking power as the current Jake Brake and will provide improved engine braking capabilities at a lower rpm range.
September 28, 2017
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