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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
Gear
Hendrickson’s combination beam and bar pin end bushing
Hendrickson’s Equalizing Beam with Rotating Bar Pin End Bushing is designed to allow the pin’s angle to be adjusted to match the axle pinion’s angle for a quick and easy beam installation. The bushing’s rubber material and bonding composition help facilit
April 17, 2017
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Tesla says it will unveil an electric truck this year
Tesla co-founder Elon Musk originally announced the “Tesla Semi” in a blog post last summer, saying the truck “will deliver a substantial reduction in the cost of cargo transport, while increasing safety and making it really fun to operate.”
April 17, 2017
Business
Used truck prices tumbled in 2016
Used truck prices were down in 2016 with 3- t0 5-year-old tractors selling for $8,803 less (12.5 percent) on average than in 2015, according to a new report.
April 13, 2017
Business
TCA to Congress: Keep 80,000-pound truck-weight limit in place
Those in favor of the legislation, such as Rep. Reid Ribble (R-Wis.), say increasing maximum weight limits in the U.S. would boost highway safety, reduce congestion and increase trucking’s efficiency. TCA, however, says the limit is unnecessary and would force carriers into expensive retrofits.
April 12, 2017
Business
Cummins, Eaton enter into $600M partnership on automated transmissions
Engine maker Cummins and transmission maker Eaton announced Monday a new partnership to develop automated transmissions for the heavy-duty truck market. The deal further solidifies Cummins’ and Eaton’s four-year partnership on integrated powertrains, which offers truck buyers an alternative to truck makers’ proprietary powertrains.
April 10, 2017
Gear
Davco’s fuel processors
Davco’s latest fuel processor models – Fuel Pro 485/487 and Diesel Pro 245 – incorporate a filter assembly comprised of three elements designed to not only capture contaminants but also provide water separation throughout the filter’s life, even in cases
April 10, 2017
Overdrive Extra
Used truck glut can spell bargains for buyers
By January 2017, retail prices for 3- to 5-year-old sleeper tractors averaged $65,910. That was $7,412 lower than the same group a year ago, and with 2.2 percent fewer miles.
April 7, 2017
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Cutting through the ‘autonomous’ hype with Bendix’s Fred Andersky
Listen in on Andersky’s “Drivers and the Automated Future” tech talk at the Bendix booth at the Mid-American Trucking Show two weeks back — likewise a talk on PM procedures for slack adjusters.
April 7, 2017
Business
Shell, PepsiCo partner on cross-country tractor-trailer runs to showcase fuel-saving tech
Dubbed by the group “Run on Less,” the three-week-long event will take place in September to demonstrate how Class 8 trucks can use different technologies to achieve better fuel economy. Driver progress, as well as the dollars and carbon emissions saved, will be tracked and reported in real time throughout Run on Less online.
April 6, 2017
Gear
Truck N ShadeZ’s Class 8 sun blocker
Truck N ShadeZ is engineered to block the sun in a Class 8 tractor while reducing the heat inside. The shade is designed to cover the windshield and both side doors of any commercial truck make, model and year. It can be put in place in less than one minu
April 3, 2017
Gear
Bosch’s high-pressure leak tester
Bosch’s HPT 500 High-Pressure Diagnostic Leak Tester provides a solution for heavy-duty vehicle diagnosis and repair by producing a larger volume of smoke necessary for larger systems. The machine delivers leak detection smoke at up to 30 psi to produce h
April 3, 2017
Gear
Hendrickson’s vocational torque rod
Hendrickson’s Traxx Road vocational torque rods use an advanced bushing design and construction for added weight and bushing walkout performance. The rods are manufactured using high-strength robotically-welded materials and are engineered for specific ca
April 3, 2017
Business
Boss Truck Shops opens new Missouri location
The new shop offers four service bays, a new alignment machine capable of performing 3-axle alignments, a JPRO diagnostics system and other repair services.
March 31, 2017
Business
Approximately 2,700 International trucks recalled
Navistar says the cause of the recall is the air dryer mounting bracket could fracture, causing the air dryer to separate from the frame with possible airline separation from the dryer, which could result in air system leaks or loss of air pressure to the brake system.
March 30, 2017
Business
Pilot Flying J showcases emergency roadside assistance service at MATS
Pilot Flying J last month rolled out a new roadside assistance program meant to aid truckers with emergency maintenance issues. The program will include more than 150 trucks equipped to handle issues with tires, fuel, accessory replacement and more.
March 25, 2017
Business
Mack adds Super Ecodyne rating to direct drive AMT
Super Econodyne-rated Mack engines cruise at approximately 1,150 rpm – a reduction of 200- 300 rpm from a typical highway cruise rpm – which can result in an improved fuel efficiency of up to 3 percent.
March 25, 2017
Business
Cooper launches new Roadmaster long haul drive tire
The Roadmaster RM852(EM) is available in a variety of sizes with 30/32nds of tread.
March 24, 2017
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