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Qualcomm MCP50
ALK Technologies’ CoPilot Truck on-board GPS navigation solution will be the standard navigation application.
March 15, 2011
Business
Online invoice system
Carrier of any size can create invoices and send them electronically.
March 15, 2011
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Reader Rigs
Oklahoma City, Okla.-resident James Loot hauls ref
Oklahoma City, Okla.-resident James Loot hauls refrigerated goods from Denver to Port Allen, La., in his 2008 Peterbilt 389. The rig is equipped with a 550-hp Caterpillar and a 13-speed transmission.
March 15, 2011
Business
Mobile communication system
Enhancements were made to its TruckPC mobile communication system, a fully compliant electronic on-board recorder.
March 14, 2011
Business
Mobile computing system
ALK Technologies’ CoPilot Truck on-board GPS navigation solution will be the standard navigation application.
March 14, 2011
Business
Shut-off gladhands
The Shut-Off Gladhands for double trailers are designed to keep debris out of the air system with integrated shut-off valves and have dust flat seals and filter screens for added protection. Their zinc die-cast surface and a bulkhead mount protects against damages from magnesium chloride, road salts and chemicals. The gladhands are color-coded with the […]
March 14, 2011
Business
Back cradle for drivers
The Orthotic Cradling System is a portable sitting device designed to “float” the user’s spinal system over the sitting surface like a natural shock absorber for comfort and injury prevention. It automatically corrects sitting posture and relieves pain for those who have back discomfort from sitting upright while driving. BACKJOY, backjoy.com
March 11, 2011
Reader Rigs
Mauk, Ga., resident Roger Welch hauls aggregate in
Mauk, Ga., resident Roger Welch hauls aggregate in middle Georgia with his 2001 Kenworth W900L. The truck is equipped with a 445-hp Caterpillar and an 8-speed transmission.
March 8, 2011
Business
Fuel site locator mobile app
The fuel site locator application for smart phones allows customers to locate the type of fuel they need at the lowest fuel price. Customers set their location and search radius and fuel type, and the app will list fuel sites with the lowest fuel price options. Any site chosen can be used with GPS to […]
March 7, 2011
Business
Lighting repair kit
The Roadside Lighting Repair Kit contains 23 of the most commonly used lighting-related parts. It includes 12 lamps, four styles of pigtails, three grommets, two brackets, conspicuity tape, a selection of 14-gauge butt connector and zip-tie fasteners to help stabilize any field repair. The kit measures 11 in. long, 8 in. tall and 7 in. […]
March 5, 2011
Equipment
Paperless bookkeeping software
TruckTax Trucker-Books is a paperless bookkeeping software program that is designed to reduce the time and cost investment required by truckers to manage their bookkeeping, accounting and business tax information and filings. The program eliminates the need to prepare and package income and expense information by using a spreadsheet system to send information to their […]
March 4, 2011
Equipment
Fuel card program
The Over the Road and Local Fleet One fuel card program was announced by The North American Truck Stop Network and Professional Transportation Partners and includes the benefits of no transaction fee to trucking company when fuel is purchased at any NATSN or PTP truck stop, a minimum discount of 2 cents off per gallon […]
March 2, 2011
Equipment
Fifth wheel system
Volvo Trucks offers a new fifth wheel option, which is installed directly into a truck’s frame. The smaller, lighter design preserves ride and drive quality and weighs 165 pounds, 100 pounds less than current standard-duty fifth wheel systems. It can handle a vertical load of 50,000 pounds and a drawbar pull of 150,000 pounds. VOLVO, […]
February 28, 2011
Reader Rigs
Owner-operator Wesley Guest, a resident of Comer,
Owner-operator Wesley Guest, a resident of Comer, Ga., gave his 1978 Peterbilt 359 nearly a complete makeover, including a rebuilt 350-hp Cummins.
February 27, 2011
Business
Aftermarket mirrors
The new line of aftermarket mirrors for Class 6, 7 and 8 trucks fit all manufacturers and come in two styles, the 8-in. convex mirror and a 7-in. by 16-in. West Coast mirror, available in heated and non-heated options. The West Coast mirrors have a stainless steel finish, heavy-duty multi-channel construction and 5/16-in. No. 18 […]
February 26, 2011
Equipment
Aftermarket mirrors
The new line of aftermarket mirrors for Class 6, 7 and 8 trucks fit all manufacturers and come in two styles, the 8-in. convex mirror and a 7-in. by 16-in. West Coast mirror, available in heated and non-heated options. The West Coast mirrors have a stainless steel finish, heavy-duty multi-channel construction and 5/16-in. No. 18 […]
February 26, 2011
Business
TURBO3000D announces availability at Petro: Lube
TURBO3000D, a fuel emission reduction retrofit device, has made Petro: Lube, with 50 locations nationally, its exclusive truck stop network for sales and installation. The retrofit device and mounting kits are available for sale and installation in all of he truck stop’s locations, which are opened 24 hours per day. The device does not void […]
February 25, 2011
Parking
Hotel locator for drivers
Hotels4Truckers.com has details on hotels and other lodging that accommodate truckers.
February 25, 2011
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