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Michelin off-road soft-soil tire
With lower ground contact pressure, the next generation of the Michelin XZL2 tire is designed for heavy-duty trucks that work mostly off-road in soft-soil conditions such as sand and snow. The tread pattern has been redesigned for speed and improved tread
January 23, 2012
Gear
Bendix air management package
The Bendix air management package includes an air injection booster, an electronic air control dryer and a turbo-clutch air compressor, all designed to reduce fuel consumption and improve emissions, the company says. The system is placed near the engine’s
January 23, 2012
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Gear
Cummins crankcase ventilation system
Cummins, Inc.
The Cummins crankcase ventilation system mounts easily onto the truck’s engine and meets specifications for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and original equipment makers, the company says. It implements jet pump technology to allow for placement
January 23, 2012
Gear
Haldex automatic brake adjuster covers
The Haldex covers for the self-setting automatic brake adjusters help maintain optimum brake lining-to-drum clearance to reduce stopping distances and increase control, the company says. The front and rear covers do not have rivets and are held in place w
January 23, 2012
Gear
Bridgestone Greatec wide base drive radial
The Bridgestone Greatec M825 wide base drive radial is built with the Waved Belt design. The tire’s turn-in ply design wraps the body ply around the bead bundle to promote a stronger, more resilient bead, the company says. The tire is available in the 445
January 23, 2012
Business
Supernova series
Grote Industries’ Supernova lighting series has added integrated flange four-inch stop/tail/turn and dual system back-up lamps to its collection. The LED light has a cushioning gasket seal to keep out water and debris, and a lens-to-housing seal that reduces moisture and component corrosion. The flange design mounts directly onto the vehicle, and each lamp features […]
January 22, 2012
Business
Sky-Lite trailer lighting
Sky Lite, a 4-in. diameter hole cut in the sides of the trailer, helps external sunlight enter trailer to increase view of cargo inside the trailer. The polycarbonate product features snap-in parts and an adhesive hold for easy installation and will help trucks operate more greenly. Truck-Lite, truck-lite.com
January 21, 2012
Gear
Hankook DL07 line-haul tire
The Hankook DL07 tire for line-haul vehicles features an aggressive block pattern. The DL07 uses four channel zigzag grooves with stone ejector platforms. The DL07 also features a high grip notch shoulder design and wide, flat shoulder ribs. The tire is a
January 20, 2012
Gear
Bergstrom NITE Phoenix APU
The Bergstrom NITE Phoenix has a large compressor and an LCD digital user interface and battery monitoring system. The California Air Resources Board-approved unit includes onboard service diagnostics, automatic temperature control and a check filter func
January 20, 2012
Gear
Toyo M154 steer tire
The Toyo M154 tire is U.S. EPA SmartWay verified as a steer tire when used in a set on a rig equipped with the company’s M657 drive tire and M127 free-rolling tire for trailer axles. Two rolling resistance tires are available, the M154 for regional trucki
January 20, 2012
Gear
Yokohama long-haul steer tire
The 101ZL commercial tire is a long-haul steer tire on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s SmartWay list of verified technologies for tires. The 101ZL comes in four sizes: The 295/75R22.5, 11R22.5, 11R24.5 and 285/75R24.5. The tire has contact pres
January 20, 2012
Gear
Western Star off-road vocational engine
The Detroit Diesel Series 60 Tier III engine package is available for Western Star off-road vocational applications. This engine has ratings of 500 hp and 1550 lb.-ft. of torque, or 425 hp and 1475 lb.-ft. of torque. It is available only for vocational tr
January 20, 2012
Gear
Bridgestone BDR-HT3 drive axle tire
The BDR-HT3 tread is made especially for LTL fleets operating single-axle tractors. Used in the drive axle position, the BDR-HT3 incorporates a tread compound and tread pattern that resists tears. Tie bars link tread blocks to neighboring blocks, designed
January 20, 2012
Gear
Goodyear puncture sealing tire
DuraSeal Technology uses a gel-like, solvent-free compound built into the inner liner of the Goodyear G296 MSA tire. The compound seals punctures in the tread up to 1/4-in. without the need to repair the tire until it is retreaded. It does not seal sidewa
January 20, 2012
Gear
Haldex ModulX Air Disc Brake
The Haldex ModulX DB22LT Air Disc Brake slides on four stainless steel slide pins, providing a more compact, stable design than the standard two-pin design. The stainless steel pins increase corrosion resistance and require no lubrication, the company say
January 20, 2012
Gear
GT Radial GT669 long-haul tire
The GT Radial GT669, designed for long-haul service, provides long tread life and retreadability, the company says. Features include deep tread depth, wide tread and balanced distribution of tread blocks, closed shoulder ribs and tapered external grooves.
January 20, 2012
Business
Tire pressure monitoring system
The new commercial truck tire pressure monitoring system measures the pressure and heat buildup in tires and is installed inside the wheel or tire cavity in the drop center of the wheel to prevent theft. The system records any significant air loss over time caused by leaks in the tire. With the “Hook and Go” […]
January 20, 2012
Business
Gloves for truckers
The Panther Driver’s Gloves line now includes durable leather gloves lined with 40 grams of 3M Thinsulate lining. The gloves come in sizes small through XX-large. GALETON COMPANY, galeton.com, (800) 221-0570
January 20, 2012
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