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Betts Spring releases spring-loaded mud flap hangers
Class 8 operators can now buy new lightweight spring-loaded mud flap hangers with Smart A17 Technology from Betts Spring. The heavy-duty flaps have an open-wound coil spring design and are available in straight arm, tapered arm and angle down forms.
September 21, 2011
Equipment
Big Rig Basics | Replacing wipers
Frequently replace windshield wipers for an easy job that pays off with improved safety.
September 21, 2011
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NASCAR hauler photo gallery
September 20, 2011
Equipment
NASCAR hauler discusses lifestyle
[youtube wZP2CBT6bRU nolink] Dean Mozingo, who hauls Jeff Gordon’s No. 24 car, talks about his job as a NASCAR hauler and what the job consists of.
September 20, 2011
Equipment
Upgraded A/C system
Red Dot offers the latest generation of the Sleeping Well battery-powered auxiliary air-conditioning system
September 19, 2011
Equipment
Add a little bling to your rig
TRP’s chrome-plated and stainless steel line of accessories is for image-conscious owners and operators who want to make an older truck look nicer or boost its resale value. The accessories are made of chromed 304- or 430-grade stainless steel to resist corrosion. The accessories include: fenders, bumpers, kick panels, steps, skirts, tool boxes, knobs and […]
September 18, 2011
Equipment
Keep the bugs at bay
The BugLock Plus mattress encasement helps prevent bed bug infestations in the truck’s cab. The waterproof encasement allows drivers to see the signs of bed bug infestation by making fecal spotting appear vividly. The BugLock has a three-sided zipper system that locks the encasement in place and prevents bugs from entering. It’s available in twin […]
September 16, 2011
Equipment
Allison 10-speed automatic transmission
Production will begin in October 2012, and ramp up to maximum levels by 2013.
September 14, 2011
Business
Allison shows new 10-speed automatic transmission
Maker says production will begin in October 2012, and ramp up to maximum levels by 2013.
September 14, 2011
Reader Rigs
Sara Hayes and her son Owen of Leesburg, Ga., dubb
Sara Hayes and her son Owen of Leesburg, Ga., dubbed their 2005 Kenworth W900L the Dump Bucket Cadillac. Owen likens operating the truck to driving a Cadillac and says it is one of the nicest pulling dump loads in south Georgia. The truck is powered by a 550-hp Caterpillar and a 13-speed transmission.
September 14, 2011
Business
Peterbilt updates refuse model
Peterbilt remodeled its Model 320 truck by taking steps to improve maneuverability, increase utility and enhance driver comfort, the truck maker says. The new 320 has two steering gear options, a light-weight battery box, an ergonomic seat and tri-plane mirrors. For more information, visit the Peterbilt website.
September 14, 2011
Reader Rigs
This 2002 Peterbilt 379, owned by David McDaniel o
This 2002 Peterbilt 379, owned by David McDaniel of Jefferson City, Tenn., is equipped with a 550-hp Catherpillar and 18-speed transmission. McDaniel says he began adding parts right after he bought it in 2006. He’s installed chrome where possible on the inside. On the exterior, he’s added 8-inch stacks, custom mud flaps and clear LED […]
September 7, 2011
Reader Rigs
Scott Mueller chose the blue and silver paint job
Scott Mueller chose the blue and silver paint job on his 2007 Western Star 4900, bought new, to express his love for the Dallas Cowboys. A third-generation driver from Fremont, Wis., Mueller hauls equipment and machinery nationwide with the truck, which is powered by a 550-hp Caterpillar and an 18-speed transmission.
August 31, 2011
Business
Flatbed load securement system
Utility Trailer Manufacturing, the industry-leading manufacturer of refrigerated trailers and a leader in dry vans, curtain-side flats and other trailers, is now offering its Adjustable Load Securement System as an option on Utility flatbeds. It’s a new tie-down system for the company’s 4000A Tautliner curtain-sided trailers and the Conestoga 2. “Our goal was to offer […]
August 26, 2011
Business
New business/equipment service for owner-operators, fleets
A new full-service trucking and transport resource, OnRamp Transportation Services, offers both equipment and business services to carriers, contractors and owner-operators. The West Valley City, Utah-headquartered company “saw a tremendous need in the marketplace,” said OnRamp president Michael Fife, for its brand of carrier and diver service. The company “combines equipment, finance, sales and leasing […]
August 26, 2011
Business
Bridgestone introduces three new mixed-service tires
Bridgestone has introduced two new truck tires and a wide-based trailer tire, the company announced Aug. 26 at the Great American Trucking Show in Dallas. The M799 mixed-service drive tire’s primary use is on-highway service, but the tire can be used for occasional gravel applications.    The tire has an all-steel casing for durability and […]
August 25, 2011
Business
Minimizer introduces chrome poly fender
A new chrome poly fender is designed for durability and long shine, said Minimizer CEO Craig Kruckeberg Thursday at the product’s launch.
August 25, 2011
Reader Rigs
Tony Reiter transports petroleum in the Midwest in
Tony Reiter transports petroleum in the Midwest in this 2008 Peterbilt 388, powered by a 525-hp Cummins and 18-speed transmission. The truck is outfitted with a GPS, satellite radio and Webasto bunk heater.
August 23, 2011
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