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Legacy Manufacturing’s cordless grease gun kit
Legacy Manufacturing’s Flexzilla 20-Volt Cordless Grease Gun Kit features a 42-inch grease hose with a non-kink bend restrictor and a four-jaw coupler. The hose is made with a hybrid material engineered to remain flexible in temperatures ranging from subz
May 1, 2017
Business
Western Star donates 5700XE tractor to OOIDA for ‘Spirit of American Trucker’ tour
Western Star presented the Owner-Operators Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) with a new Western Star 5700XE Thursday at the truck maker’s 50th anniversary event in Phoenix. The tractor, the third such truck donated by Western Star to the OOIDA, will be used with OOIDA’s “Spirit of the American Trucker” tour trailer.
May 1, 2017
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Gear
Fleetline’s refuse fenders
Fleetline’s refuse fenders are constructed of high-density polyethylene and are engineered for corrosion and UV resistance. The two- or three-piece design accommodates tandem- and tri-axle applications. Fleetline, www.fontainespray.com
April 27, 2017
Channel 19
Senators ask GAO to assess autonomous trucks’ potential to displace workers
In the wake of the FMCSA’s Monday listening session on regulating the highly automated driving environment expected in the future, Senators Susan Collins and Jack Reed request GAO study the issue of job displacement — more commentary from the session explored here.
April 27, 2017
Gear
Prestolite Electric’s Leece-Neville starter line
Prestolite Electric’s Leece-Neville PowerPro and PowerPro Extreme series high-torque starters are suited for a range of medium-duty, heavy-duty and extreme-use applications. The 12- and 24-volt lightweight starters are engineered to provide power for 12-
April 27, 2017
Gear
Ancra’s cargo restraint system
Ancra’s Logist-A-Panel cargo restraint system is a combination captive-beam decking and shoring wall system engineered to replace a standard plywood or liner panel from a sheet-and-post trailer. The trailer wall is designed for custom shoring, strapping a
April 26, 2017
Business
Hours reform, importance of manned vehicles highlight FMCSA session on autonomous trucks
With several companies jockeying to bring autonomous trucks to market, industry stakeholders this week stressed to a panel of top officers from FMCSA the importance of manned control for tractor-trailers, at least for the foreseeable future. Commenters also noted the potential for hours of service reform.
April 25, 2017
Gear
Air-Weigh’s next-generation trailer scale
Air-Weigh’s next-generation LoadMaxx Trailer Scale combines the company’s previous LoadMaxx and Quickload trailer scales into one trailer scale with two options: LoadMaxx base model, and LoadMaxx with ComLink. LoadMaxx has an icon-based touchscreen displa
April 25, 2017
Business
Brake Safety Week intensifies this year to a single-day blitz
Save the date: Sept. 7 is Brake Safety Day this year. The International Roadcheck enforcement blitz is on its way in just more than a month, June 6-8. And later in the year, the activities around Operation Safe Driver Oct. 15-21 will target unsafe behaviors, including those of automobile drivers navigating around commercial vehicles.
April 24, 2017
Business
Toyota to test hydrogen-powered big rig at LA ports this summer
It’s powered by two Mirai fuel cell stacks and a 12kWh battery, giving the drayage truck more than 200 miles per fill under normal operation, the company says. The rig, based on a Kenworth T660, can haul loads up to 80,000 pounds, Toyota says.
April 21, 2017
Electronic Logging Devices
ELDs: How much does compliance with mandate cost?
While the $1,000-plus onboard systems with expensive ongoing costs in maintenance and subscriptions haven’t gone away entirely, many inexpensive options exist, even among dedicated units.
April 20, 2017
Business
Volvo introduces new tractor aimed at regional market
Volvo Trucks on Thursday in Montreal rolled out the company’s first new production model tractor since the VN Series debuted 15 years ago. The VNR will be available in three models: daycab, 42-inch flat roof sleeper and 61-inch mid-roof sleeper.
April 20, 2017
Business
International launches new regional tractor
International Trucks debuted Thursday a new tractor aimed at the regional haul market. The RH Series, which made its debut at ExpoCam in Montreal, will be the first to get International’s new 12.4 liter A26 engine as standard.
April 20, 2017
Business
Bill would expand California lemon law to cover commercial trucks
SB 713 would modify the current California lemon law to newly apply to trucks heavier than 10,000 lbs. and under the operation of a business, without size exclusions, up to 18 months from the date of delivery or 100,000 miles of operation, whichever comes first.
April 20, 2017
Equipment
Detroit makes FA-4 the factory-fill oil for heavy-duty engines
Detroit Diesel Corporationsays it is moving its factory-fill engine oil to low viscosity FA-4 on the DD13, DD15 and DD16 heavy-duty line of engines.
April 20, 2017
Gear
VIS’ wheel polisher flapwheel
VIS’ 6-inch flapwheels for its VIS-Polish Robotic Wheel Polisher offer an injection-molded hub, a securement ring and redesigned sanding paper, all to facilitate added longevity. Vehicle Inspection Systems, www.everythingpolish.com
April 19, 2017
Gear
Grammer’s truck seats
Grammer’s Kingman truck seats are available in two versions: Comfort, which includes cloth cut-and-sew-style cushions; and Luxury, which includes leather cut-and-sew-style cushions with heating and cooling ventilation. Both models are available with or wi
April 19, 2017
Electronic Logging Devices
How to turn your smartphone into an ELD
Though some providers such as ERoad, iGlobal and DriverTech now offer dedicated units of their own, the vast majority of growth has been “bring your own device” units capable of being paired with an operator’s smartphone or tablet.
April 18, 2017
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