Equipment: Page 258

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Continental low profile tires

The Continental HSL2 Eco Plus and HDL2 Eco Plus truck tires offer additional carrying capacity with low profiles, with treads engineered for long wear and low rolling resistance, the company says. Both are 3 inches shorter than the 275/80R22.5 sizes, but

January 19, 2012

GT Radial GT669+ long-haul tire

The GT Radial GT669+, designed for long-haul service, provides long tread life, reliable performance and retreadability, the company says. Features include deep tread depth, wide tread and balanced distribution of tread blocks, closed shoulder ribs and ta

January 19, 2012

Valley electric trailer brake controls

Valley Towing Products’ two new compact brake controls are designed for stopping trailers with electric brake systems. The Phantom, a time-based unit engineered with Valley’s F.E.T. brake control technology, uses components that emit less heat and allow f

January 19, 2012

Continental HDR1 all-position tire

Continental’s HDR1 features irregular wear resistance, long mileage and an open shoulder for regional applications. The HDR1 offers 28/32-in. of tread depth and a cut and chip resistant compound. The tire also features the company’s technologies that are

January 19, 2012

Alliance Parts and Meritor remanufactured brake shoes

Alliance Parts and Meritor offer remanufactured brake shoes designed for 20,000- and 23,000-lb. axle applications. The brakes are made by Meritor in North America and feature PlatinumShield Advance Shoe Coating, which helps prevent rust jacking, the compa

January 19, 2012

TruckingTools.com Outlaw Harv transmission filter

TruckingTools.com’s Outlaw Harv transmission filter and cooler system is designed to increase the life of a transmission. The filter minimizes pulsation that is caused by the pump and minimizes wear to the cooler by keeping temperatures lower, the company

January 19, 2012

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