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Equipment
Equipment grease
Amsoil Synthetic Polymeric Truck, Chassis and Equipment Grease is formulated to deliver wear protection and extreme-pressure performance in medium- and heavy-duty applications
June 21, 2010
Business
Composite air fittings
The push-to-connect composite air fittings are available in union, tee and elbow configurations and are sized to fit dimensions standard in the trucking industry. The company says the fittings are 24 percent to 33 percent lighter than brass fittings and require no special tools. Phillips Industires, www.phillipsind.com
June 19, 2010
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Universal computer cradle
The Notepad V features flanged side clips, keyed lock chassis, gusseted rear support brackets and a level clamping surface to keep laptops safe during rough rides, the company says.
June 17, 2010
Business
Computer cradle
The Notepad V features flanged side clips, keyed lock chassis, gusseted rear support brackets and a level clamping surface to keep laptops safe during rough rides, the company says. The cradle is adjustable to fit a wide range of computer sizes and has no sharp corners or catch points. It has an anodized aluminum finish […]
June 16, 2010
Business
Composite air fittings
The push-to-connect composite air fittings are available in union, tee and elbow configurations and are sized to fit dimensions standard in the trucking industry. The company says the fittings are 24 percent to 33 percent lighter than brass fittings and require no special tools. Phillips Industires, www.phillipsind.com
June 16, 2010
Business
Ice grip
The epoxy-based coating is designed to prevent chunks of ice from sliding off of the trailer and hitting cars behind it, the company says.
June 15, 2010
Reader Rigs
Chuck and Stacy Erb of Chino, Calif., own this 200
Chuck and Stacy Erb of Chino, Calif., own this 2000 Freightliner FLD, equipped with a 400-hp Cummins. The Erbs run a horse transportation business, transporting an average of 130 horses a month. The trailer holds 15 horses.
June 15, 2010
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Bluetooth headsets
The LYTE COMM 737 and PRO BOOM 747 mono headsets feature Bluetooth V 2.0 technology, 10X noise-canceling technology, DSP dual mic technology, background noise reduction, a 180-degree flex boom mic and rechargeable batteries. Each model delivers 6-hours of talk time and up to 250-hours of stand-by time. The headsets include a boom mic, adjustable mic […]
June 14, 2010
Equipment
Reusable pre-filter
FreedomAirFilters.com has a re-usable pre-filter designed to fit over externally mounted air cleaners. The pre-filters repel rain and snow in addition to filtering road debris down to .005-in.
June 11, 2010
Equipment
Power Step
The Power Step was developed to assist the driver into the cab or the trailer. Shoulder, lower back, knee and foot pain will be eliminated, the company says.
June 11, 2010
Business
Wide-base trailer radial
The Greatec 125 wide-base trailer radial lessens rolling resistance and increases payload, the company says. The tire has sidewall protector ribs and stress-relief sipes designed to increase tire life.
June 9, 2010
Reader Rigs
Tim Martin of Homer, Ga., hauls bakery scrap in th
Tim Martin of Homer, Ga., hauls bakery scrap in this 2001 Peterbilt 379 extended hood. The truck is powered by a 500-hp Detroit Diesel and a 13-speed transmission.
June 8, 2010
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Grote starts lighting tour
A tour displaying LED light products for heavy-duty trucks began June 1, Grote Industries announced. The Madison, Ind.-based light maker made its first stop on the Trilliant Technology Tour at a Cincinnati facility and plans visits at several truck stops in more than 80 cities, said Grote spokesman Rick Ashley. The tour is scheduled to […]
June 8, 2010
Business
AeroFlex Fairings
AeroFlex fairings are made of thermoplastic olefin, which, the company says, is impact-resistant and UV stabilized.
June 3, 2010
Reader Rigs
Brad Davies hauls hot asphalt and gravel in this 2
Brad Davies hauls hot asphalt and gravel in this 2003 Kenworth W900B quad axle dump truck. The truck, powered by a 435-hp Caterpillar and 8LL transmission, has a louvered SST grille and a graphic seven-color flame paint job.
June 2, 2010
Tar Baby
Equipment
Radial Tires
Bridgestone Bandag Tire Solutions’ long-wearing Bridgestone-brand R287A steer tire delivers superior tread wear and mileage for low cost per mile in regional and long-haul applications, the company says. The new radial was approved for use on Environmental Protection Agency SmartWay-certified equipment and is California Air Resources Board-compliant. Bridgestone Bandag Tire Solutions www.bridgestoneamericasmedia.com (877) 201-2373
June 1, 2010
Equipment
Fridge-freezers
Engel’s new line of front-open refrigerator-freezers are available in 42-quart and 60-quart capacities. The models feature the Sawafuji F-Series “swing compressor” motor. All models feature a thermostat for precise temperature control in a wide variety of conditions. A quiet, built-in turbo-cooling fan runs at 32dB and won’t interfere with sleep, the company says. The product […]
June 1, 2010
Business
How to: Install driver-operated dump valve
A manual (“pilot-operated,” as it’s often called) dump valve is simple to install, takes about two hours and costs less than $100.
June 1, 2010
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