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SmartWay verified long-haul tires
The GSL213 long-haul steer, the first GT tire to receive SmartWay verification from the EPA, has a pattern designed to resist irregular wear and extend mileage, the company says.
December 10, 2010
Business
Live-floor aggregate trailer
The V-Floor 5-axle aggregate trailer features a lightweight aluminum body and a Keith Manufacturing Co. live floor system.
December 8, 2010
Reader Rigs
Von Tompkins, a resident of Lee, Fla., owns and op
Von Tompkins, a resident of Lee, Fla., owns and operates the 2002 Peterbilt 379, powered by a 625-hp Cat and an 18-speed tranny, shown above. He pulls a step-deck trailer, hauling “anything I can possibly get on it,” he says, mostly in the Southeast. He recently painted his trailer to match his truck and added new […]
December 7, 2010
Business
Western Star body builder book
The downloadable resource provides equipment manufacturers comprehensive component information.
December 6, 2010
Custom Rigs
Truck Gallery
A 2007 Peterbilt, a 1979 Peterbilt 359, a 2003 Kenworth W900L and a 2006 Mack Granite are featured.
December 1, 2010
Reader Rigs
Clifty and Heather Vanzandt of Seligman, Mo., own
Clifty and Heather Vanzandt of Seligman, Mo., own this 1995 Peterbilt 379 extended hood, which is equipped with a 600-hp Cat and an 18-speed transmission. The truck has new paint and “lots of chrome inside and out,” Heather Vanzandt says. The couple hauls grain products in the Midwest.
December 1, 2010
Business
How to: Install Trailer Fairings
If you own a dry van or reefer, adding trailer fairings should improve your fuel economy and highway performance. Installing a kit requires only basic tools, a helper at times and most of a day.
December 1, 2010
Business
Oil analysis program
Shell’s LubeAnalyst oil analysis program helps assess whether fluids and equipment are performing as intended and determine appropriate lubricant change intervals.
November 25, 2010
Business
Nylon-ended bungee cords
The Perfect Bungees, non-load-bearing bungee cords, are constructed of polyurethane and have nylon ends that don’t stretch or gouge.
November 23, 2010
Reader Rigs
John Watkins, of Arthur, Ill., uses his 2001 Peter
John Watkins, of Arthur, Ill., uses his 2001 Peterbilt 379 flat-top as a working truck for his business, Watkins Farms. The rig is equipped with a 430-hp Caterpillar.
November 22, 2010
Business
Synthetic engine oil
The Supreme 9000 full synthetic engine oil, available in grades SAE 5W-30 for gas and diesel engines and SAE 5W-40 for diesel engines requiring low emission certification or equipped with EGR or DPF systems, is formulated with specialized, proprietary additives to reduce friction and lower engine temperatures. The oil is also rated for temperature condition […]
November 22, 2010
Equipment
Perky Jerky
The energy beef jerky is a low-fat, energizing snack.
November 22, 2010
Equipment
Mark Your Calendar
November 20, 2010
Business
Wire harness kit
The Sta-Dry sealed trailer wire harnesses are made to withstand weather conditions, moisture and corrosion.
November 18, 2010
Reader Rigs
St. Louis, Mo.-resident Rolan Mask customized this
St. Louis, Mo.-resident Rolan Mask customized this Werner company truck, a 2005 Peterbilt 379 extended hood. The rig is equipped with a 500-hp Caterpillar. View more readers’ rigs at OverdriveOnline.
November 17, 2010
Business
Natural gas-powered vocational truck
The Mack TerraPro Cabover (for refuse and construction applications) is now available in a natural gas-powered option. The natural gas engine, supplied by Cummins Westport, is rated a 320-hp and has a 9-liter displacement. The truck and engine meet 2010 emissions standards. MACK, www.macktrucks.com
November 15, 2010
Business
Fuel-finding app
A Flyers fuel-finding application for Commercial Fueling Network locations is available for the iPhone, iPad and Android phones. The application is free and locates CFN sites within 25 miles of the user’s current location. It can also list fuel sites along a driving route. Search “CFN in the App Store or the Android Marketplace. Flyers, […]
November 15, 2010
Business
Kenworth Calendar
The 2011 edition of the six-page wall calendar is 26.25 inches tall and 28 inches wide and features six different KW models.
November 9, 2010
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