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On the Prowl
COVER STORY/Cat truck proves it’s ready for all hauling terrains.
April 1, 2012
Business
On the prowl
Cat truck proves it’s ready for all hauling terrains.
April 1, 2012
Business
LED beacon
The 7965 Series Pulse II LED beacon consists of combined traditional strobe-style housing with LED innovations. The light comes with a two-year warranty and is available in 5-in. and 7-in. height profiles. It has 12-volt DC operation and a Pulse8 flash pattern to attract attention during a warning sgnal. ECCO, eccolink.com
March 30, 2012
Business
Bluetooth-capable CB
The 29 LX BT CB radio unit enables hands-free calling through Bluetooth connectivity. Features include one-touch operation that allows initiation and terminating mobile calls with a single button and text-to-speech conversion – responding to emails and texts simply by talking. The unit also has Caller ID with Voice, to provide voice announcement of incoming callers, […]
March 30, 2012
Business
Durable, long-wear wheel paint
The aerosol wheel paint delivers long-lasting finish in four colors: steel, semi-gloss black, silver argent and charcoal gray metallic. The paint features a resin system and works for tires, hub caps, auto trim and grilles. The paint is tarnish, weather and rust- and scratch-resistant, the company says. PLASTIKOTE, plastikote.com, 866-222-8714
March 30, 2012
Reader Rigs
Mercer flatbed hauler and Muscoda, Wis., resident
Mercer flatbed hauler and Muscoda, Wis., resident Kenneth Fisher says his truck is a constant work in progress. In the 11 years he’s owned the ’97 Peterbilt 379, he’s stretched its frame to 312 inches, hopped up the truck’s Cat to 625 hp, installed wood flooring, added a flip bumper and painted a set of […]
March 28, 2012
Gear
L&S PressurePro tire pressure monitor
The Velcro-mount PressurePro tire pressure monitor contains small sensors that watch tire pressure and warn of tire deflation ahead of time. The sensors replace the valve stem caps and are easy to install. The product attaches to a dashboard and plugs int
March 28, 2012
Gear
BrakeSentry brake-stroke indicator
The brake-stroke indicators are designed to meet new safety requirements. The universal indicators fit on any vehicle equipped with airbrake chambers that have an exposed 5/8-inch diameter pushrod. They take about three minutes per wheel to install, the c
March 28, 2012
Gear
Michelin Easy Grip Composite snow chains
The Michelin Easy Grip Composite snow chains have a new mesh style that improves traction on winter roads, the company says. The chains provide traction and lateral control and feature a reflective Night Vision Security System. The product, which comes wi
March 28, 2012
Business
Natural gas engine lubricant to be offered
Delo 400 NG SAE 15W-40, made with ISOSYN technology, is used for CNG, LNG, and LPG engines and is designed to reduce the so-called carbon footprint on engines. The oil lubricant is specially made to protect and extend drain performance in CNG and LNG engines. Besides compatibility testing to a number of different engines, the […]
March 26, 2012
Gear
Volvo XE13 powertrain package
Volvo offers a 455-hp rating for the XE13 powertrain package. The package lowers engine rpm and is available on Volvo VN series tractors. The company says the package boosts fuel efficiency from the previous 425-hp XE13 package and includes components suc
March 26, 2012
Gear
Cummins ISX12 engine
Cummins, Inc.
The Cummins 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, the company says. Borrowed from the ISX15 are an en
March 26, 2012
Business
Ingersoll unveils trailer suspension system
Ingersoll Axles introduced its new line of trailer suspensions Thursday, March 22 at an industry event in Louisville, Ky. The Ingersoll Suspension System, the company says, has been several years in the making and features an I-beam trailing beam design, a fully-wrapped axle connection and industry standard parts to help maintenance needs. The line includes […]
March 24, 2012
Business
Michelin drive tire, single-wide retread
Michelin Americas Truck Tires March 23 introduced the Michelin X Multi Energy D drive tire for regional and the emerging super regional applications and the X One XDN2 Pre-Mold retread for carriers and owner-operators who want fuel and weight savings of a wide single with the traction of a lug-style tread. The retread is now […]
March 23, 2012
Business
Dana housing axle option
System allows axles to be adapted to either wide-base single tires or traditional duals.
March 23, 2012
Business
WABCO air suspension
WABCO Holdings Inc. is showcasing the North American version of its electronically controlled air suspension technology at the 2012 Mid-America Trucking Show. The ECAS technology reduces fuel costs for trucks and buses while helping to make vehicles more efficient and environmentally friendly, the company said. The technology maximizes traction of 6×2 trucks while minimizing tire […]
March 23, 2012
Business
Utility double deck loading system
Utility Trailer Manufacturing Co. introduced a new optional double deck loading system for its dry vans March 23 in Louisville, Ky. The new system is “…designed for maximizing trailer cube space and to increase overall freight capacity,” the company said. It can support up to 500 pounds per square foot with a 26,000-lb. total rating. […]
March 23, 2012
Business
GT Radial trailer tire
GT Radial introduced its GT979 FS trailer tire, which has received SmartWay verification, to the North American market Thursday in Louisville, Ky. The addition gives the company a SmartWay truck tire for every axle position. Other GT Radial tires are the GSL213 FS steer tire and GT669+ FS drive tire. “This is great news for […]
March 22, 2012
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