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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
Custom Rigs
Truck Gallery
Truckers show off their rigs.
June 1, 2010
Business
FLO TV now available for trucks
The mobile TV service FLO TV can now be installed into preexisting truck entertainment systems, the company announced.
May 31, 2010
Business
Electronic Torque Wrench
The electronic torque wrenches use beam movement to gauge torque value and a gyro chip to measure angular rotation and sound an alarm to alert the over-use of torque
May 31, 2010
Business
Continental Tires get SmartWay verification
The HSL2 Eco Plus and the HDL2 Eco Plus long-haul tires have been SmartWay verified as rolling resistant truck tires, the company announced.
May 27, 2010
Reader Rigs
James Leahey, an owner-operator leased to Bennett
James Leahey, an owner-operator leased to Bennett Motor Express, owns this 2000 Peterbilt 379. The truck is equipped with a 550-hp Caterpillar and a 10-speed Eaton Fuller.
May 25, 2010
Business
Western Express Inc. orders 2010 DD15-equipped Cascadias
Western Express Inc. ordered 900 Cascadias equipped with 2010 Detroit Diesel DD15 engines featuring BlueTec emissions technology, Portland, Ore.-based Freightliner truck maker announced. Based in Nashville, Tenn., Western Express provides dry van, flatbed, dedicated and brokerage truckload transportation deliveries. The carrier has agreed to buy nearly 2,800 trucks over three years, said Wayne Wise, president […]
May 25, 2010
Business
Electric APU gets SmartWay approval
TriPac’s electric auxiliary power unit has been SmartWay certified by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the unit’s maker Thermo King Corp. announced. The company’s engine-based auxiliary power unit is also Smart Way verified, Thermo King says. For details, visit www.thermoking.com.
May 24, 2010
Business
General tires get SmartWay approval
General tires S581 and S371, D660 and ST250 are now approved as having low rolling resistance in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s SmartWay program, manufacturer Continental Tire announced. Steer tire S581 features an 18/32-in. 5 rib tread. The S371 steer and drive tire has a 20/32-in. tread depth. The D660 drive tire has a closed […]
May 20, 2010
Business
Boyd Bros. orders ProStars+ with 2010 EPA-approved engines
Boyd Bros. Transportation ordered 325 International ProStar+ tractors, heavy-duty truck maker Navistar, Inc. announced May 20. The tractors run on MaxxForce 13 engines equipped with advanced exhaust gas recirculation technology that meets 2010 emission requirements set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The Clanton, Ala.-based flatbed carrier was named the 2010 Best Fleet to Drive […]
May 20, 2010
Reader Rigs
Harry Grimes’ 2010 Peterbilt 387 is a project in t
Harry Grimes’ 2010 Peterbilt 387 is a project in the works. The new rig is equipped with a 500-hp Cummins and a 10-speed Eaton Fuller. Grimes, a resident of Phoenix, Ariz., is leased to U.S. Express and hauls dry van freight in 48 states.
May 18, 2010
Equipment
Automotive service machines
MotorVac machines provide diagnostic service and flush and fluid exchange on various engine systems.
May 14, 2010
Business
Shock absorbers
Designed for Class 8 trucks, the 2 5/16-in. big bore mono tube shock absorbers have a 4.2-square-in. piston area, spherical rod bearing mountings, two urethane shaft oil seals and a chrome shaft. The shocks are built to last 350,000 to 400,000 miles and can be factory re-built, the company says. ROADKING SHOCKS, www.class8truckshocks.com, (619)766-9207
May 14, 2010
Business
Trailer dome light
The Super 80 LED interior trailer lamp detects motion up to 10 feet away from the lamp’s surface and comes on. The dome lamp is designed to stay on for 5 minutes of inactivity before shutting off. It is made of die cast aluminum, has a polycarbonate lens and a near flush mount design of […]
May 14, 2010
Business
Disconnect switch
The sureStart Low Voltage Disconnect Switch disconnects non-critical loads with an electronic sensor that detects excessive discharge. The switch has a service life of more than one million on/off cycles and has a rating of 100 amps at 12 volts or 24 volts DC. Featuring a compact size, it requires no separate solenoid, which simplifies […]
May 14, 2010
Business
Drivetrain treatment
Nanomaxx Drive Train Treatment works in engines, transmissions, rear ends and bearings and is designed to improve fuel efficiency and extend the service life of drivetrain parts. The product requires no added appliances or filters. The treatment reduces hydrocarbon, nitrous oxide and other emissions, the company says. FUSION-TECH, INC., www.fusion-tech.com, (919) 212-2245.
May 13, 2010
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