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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
Business
Utility releases side skirt
A new advanced aerodynamic side skirt, the USS-120A, is now available from Utility Trailer Manufacturing Co. The skirt is U.S. EPA SmartWay certified, and its usage can lead to at least 5 percent fuel savings. Galvanized high tensile steel braces allow the skirt to move both inward and outward. The product is available factory-installed on […]
August 18, 2011
Reader Rigs
Randy Rollins of Jacksonville, Ill., drives this 2
Randy Rollins of Jacksonville, Ill., drives this 2005 Kenworth W900L, owned by Envirovac Waste Transport. Dubbed “Wasted,” the truck is equipped with a 475-hp Cummins and a 13-speed transmission. Rollins hauls hazardous waste throughout the Midwest.
August 18, 2011
Business
Truck and tire cleaning system
The Vehicle & Equipment Washers system provides a way for drivers to clean their trucks and tires and help control debris. The VEWI system is self-contained, and it recycles and filters water in the cleaning process. Systems can be customized to fulfill vehicle needs, the company says. The system is available through J&J Truck Equipment. […]
August 15, 2011
Business
Double Coin relaunches website
A newly redesigned website is intended to be more user friendly, Double Coin Tires and China Manufacturers Alliance announced. The site includes a wider viewing area, new tire images and a resource center for downloadable information and reference. Viewers can now access more customer testimonials and browse product details. Double Coin tire dealerships and truck […]
August 11, 2011
Reader Rigs
Jim Lammon, of Grass Lake, Mich., haul flatbed fre
Jim Lammon, of Grass Lake, Mich., haul flatbed freight regionally with this 1985 Peterbilt 359. The truck is powered by a 400-hp Caterpillar and 15-speed transmission. “Old iron is getting harder to come by these days, so when I see an old truck like mine, you can bet I will compliment you on it,” Lammon […]
August 10, 2011
Reader Rigs
Drew Jorgensen and his father haul sheep around Ut
Drew Jorgensen and his father haul sheep around Utah, California and Colorado in their 2008 Kenworth W900L. The family has about 3,000 sheep on its Utah ranch. The truck is equipped with a 550-hp Caterpillar and 18-speed transmission and pulls a 1997 48-foot Wilson sheep trailer. “It’s kind of become a toy for us,” Jorgensen […]
August 3, 2011
Business
Vocational tire
Continental released two new construction tires, the HSC1 and the HDC1. The HSC1, a heavy steer construction tire, is designed with a wider tread and a shoulder rib and has a patented tread pattern that prevents stone retention. The HDC1 is an extra-deep drive tire for construction service and features a full 32/32-inch tread depth […]
August 3, 2011
Business
Shell Lubricants simplifies lineup
Shell Lubricants recently simplified its product lineup is to make selecting the proper level of lube protection easier, the company says. Shell Donax and Shell Dentax products have been consolidated under the Shell Spirax brand of gear oils, axle oils and transmission fluids. All grease products are now under the Shell Gadus brand. Shell Retinax, […]
August 2, 2011
Business
Engine assembly lube
Assembly Lube is designed to provide wear protection against rust and corrosion in newly built or rebuilt four-stroke engines, the company says. The lube dissolves in oil, which helps to eliminate oil port clogging and deposit formation. The lube is packaged in 4-ounce tubes. AMSOIL, www.amsoil.com, (715) 392-7101
August 1, 2011
Business
Handheld diagnostic tool
The Blue-Point Pocket iQ with NIXIQ Technologies is a handheld scan and triage diagnostic tool that can be used for all commercial trucks. The tool reads active fault codes, reads and clears inactive fault codes, monitors J1708, J1939 and OBD II engine data and allows technicians to save vehicle diagnostic and fleet performance information in […]
July 31, 2011
Business
Screwdriver
The SK Hand Tool is designed with a square handle and a no-slip grip that helps mechanics gain leverage and maximize torque, the company says. The screwdriver is resistant to solvents, oils and chemicals, resists rust, and has a built-in hex bolter that doubles as a turning paver when used as a wrench. SUREGRIP, www.skhandtool.com, […]
July 30, 2011
Business
Agricultural bead breaker
The agricultural bead breakers, the Bead Bazooka and the GT ABB-01 are automatic rapid air release systems that both work as single unit impact guns and are 12-pounds lighter and 60 percent smaller than competitive bead breakers, the company says. GAITHER, www.gaithertool.com
July 29, 2011
Business
Torsional viscous dampers
The torsional viscous dampers for Caterpillar C10, C12 and C13 engines are direct replacements for the original parts. They are recommended for installation at the 300,000-mile crankshaft vibration damper service interval or at an engine rebuild. The dampers are made of steel and coated with a rust preventive, and they self-tune to exact engine harmonic […]
July 28, 2011
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