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Bridgestone R250 ED all-position radial sizes
Bridgestone Bandag Tire Solutions is adding two sizes, 255/70R22.5 and 275/70R22.5,to its lineup of Bridgestone R250 ED all-position radial tires for the regional and pickup-and-delivery market. The tires are designed to protect from curbing and tread cut
January 18, 2012
Gear
Peterbilt LNG-fueled engines
Peterbilt will offer three new engines fueled by liquefied natural gas on its Models 387, 386 and 367 in 2009. The factory-installed LNG system is part of a joint agreement with Westport Innovations to provide natural gas versions of select Peterbilt aero
January 18, 2012
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All-electric APU
The Idle Free APU meets heat and air conditioning needs and requires no idling. It runs on alternating current and doesn’t use the truck’s batteries for power. It pulls energy from the engine’s alternator and stores it in an independent AGM battery bank. IDLE FREE SYSTEMS, idlefreesystems.com
January 17, 2012
Business
Aluminum dump trailer
The 39-foot Alumatech half-round dump has seamless floor and side sheets and a redesigned nose, sub-frame, tailgate and draft arm connections. Alumatech also plans to expand its line to frameless, quarter-frame, frame-type and straight truck dump body options. TRAVIS BODY & TRAILER, travistrailers.com, (800) 535-4372
January 16, 2012
Business
Intermodal temp control
The Heat King 430 provides temperature control for both rail and trailer applications. Its freeze-protection control is based on solid-state technology to avoid use of moving parts, and its controller is inside the unit enclosure for protection. A controller automatically starts the unit when coolant drops below 30 degrees. Return and supply air temperature sensors […]
January 15, 2012
Business
Engine leak dye
The Dye-Lite TP-3100 fluorescent dye helps pinpoint leaking engine oil, hydraulic fluid, lubrication fluid, compressor oil and gearbox oil. Dye added to and circulated in the system for several minutes allows leaks to be seen with an ultraviolet or blue light lamp. The dye glows a bright yellow to show leak locations. Dye can […]
January 13, 2012
Reader Rigs
James Regalado of Thonotosassa, Fla., drives this
James Regalado of Thonotosassa, Fla., drives this 2007 Kenworth W900L for Wurth Brothers Inc. With a 13-speed transmission and a 500-hp Cummins, it hauls electronics, oversize machinery and building kits.
January 12, 2012
Business
Hi-Temp paint
Formulated to resist intermittent temperatures of up to 1,300 degrees Fahrenheit, the Hi-Temp paint is suited for engines, exhaust manifolds and headers. It’s available in red, aluminum, orange, blue and cast gray. The salt spray-resistant paint dries in 60 minutes and produces a silicone resin that resists chips and peeling. PLASTIKOTE, plastikote.com
January 12, 2012
Business
Lightweight landing gear
The AlumiLightX and UL500, two new lightweight landing gears with internal gearboxes, work to reduce trailer weight. The AlumiLightX’s lower leg is made from polyester-coated steel to protect against corrosion, and its upper leg is made of extruded aluminum and features a heavy-duty reinforced strap. The UL500 is made of a re-engineered lift nut and […]
January 11, 2012
Reader Rigs
East Bernstadt, Ky., resident Robby Gaines bought
East Bernstadt, Ky., resident Robby Gaines bought this 1981 Kenworth W900A from a former boss after hauling refrigerated loads with it for years. Gaines, a member of the American Truck Historical Society’s Bluegrass Chapter, retired the truck after it topped 2.8 million miles, but it’s become a fixture at antique shows since. It’s equipped with […]
January 6, 2012
Business
Fluid leak detection kit
Tracer Products has introduced a leak detection kit to enable heavy duty technicians to find all air conditioning and fluid leaks. The TP-8697HD kit features the OPTIMA 3000 super-high intensity, blue light LED leak detection flashlight that’s 15 times brighter than standard LED lamps, the company says. Its power is comparable to super-high intensity 150W […]
January 5, 2012
Business
How to: Replace an Alternator
Signs of impending alternator failure often include a slight reduction in the voltage reading on the dash, or noticeably duller headlights.
January 1, 2012
Reader Rigs
Eric Hardage and his dad Jeff restored this 1963 M
Eric Hardage and his dad Jeff restored this 1963 Mack B-83, bequeathed to them from Jeff’s father, Harold, in 2003.. The truck used to do oil field service work, but since its restoration, the Hardages tour truck shows to show off the old workhorse.
December 30, 2011
Reader Rigs
East Bernstadt, Ky., resident Robby Gaines bought
East Bernstadt, Ky., resident Robby Gaines bought this 1981 Kenworth W900A from a former boss after hauling refrigerated loads with it for years. Gaines, a member of the American Truck Historical Society’s Bluegrass Chapter, retired the truck after it topped 2.8 million miles, but it’s become a fixture at antique shows since. It’s equipped with […]
December 22, 2011
Reader Rigs
“I just got my CDL less than a year ago,” says own
“I just got my CDL less than a year ago,” says owner-operator Jim Pettus of the name of his 2003 Peterbilt 379, the Young Gun. After someone called him young gun, “it just kind of stuck.” The 21-year-old Reinholds, Pa., resident hauls regional loads with 525 horses of Caterpillar power and a 13-speed transmission.
December 14, 2011
Gear
Ridewell disc brake axle
The Ridewell 5-inch diameter disc brake version axle is available with Wabco PAN 22 air disc brakes. The axle has a parallel spindle, a hub piloted 11.25-inch diameter bolt circle and long stud for aluminum wheels. It has an axle beam rating of 23,000 pou
December 13, 2011
Gear
Double Coin super wide trailer tire
The FT125 super wide trailer tire has a low-rolling resistance rib-style tread design with a 16/32-inch tread depth. It is available in a 445/50R22.5 size and was designed from the company’s Finite Element Analysis program. The tire is EPA Smartway certif
December 13, 2011
Business
Stereo upgrade
The new Alliance replacement stereo has an AM/FM receiver, MP3-capable CD player, remote control and auxiliary input for MP3 players and portable satellite radios. The display shows track info read from MP3 tag information, and the unit has 18 station memory presets. It’s compatible with any truck that has an ISO harness. ALLIANCE TRUCK PARTS, […]
December 8, 2011
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