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Air-Weigh’s trailer-specific onboard scales
Air-Weigh’s latest trailer-specific onboard scales are available for air-ride and most mechanical suspension axle options. The LoadMaxx Plus model is designed to allow for third-party onboard software integration options when connected to a LoadMaxx Tract
October 24, 2019
Gear
Webasto’s coolant heater
Webasto’s Thermo Top Evo Coolant Heater operates from diesel fuel drawn from the vehicle’s primary fuel tank while the engine is off, reducing idling time, warming engines so they start easier and helping reduce the strain on emissions control devices. Th
October 23, 2019
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Analysis shows diesel remains dominant, CARB regs have limited uptake of cleanest tech
New analysis from the Diesel Technology Forum shows continued diesel dominance for freight transport. A state-by-state analysis, too, shows some evidence California’s in-use Truck & Bus Rule’s rolling deadlines have created a “perverse incentive” not to upgrade well prior to deadlines, though efficiency boosts have been substantial.
October 23, 2019
Gear
Kinedyne’s redesigned winches
Kinedyne’s redesigned winches have a working load limit (WLL) of 6,670 pounds for added securement and a black matte powder-coated finish. The company offers weld-on, portable, sliding, double “L” sliding and combination winch styles, and all now feature
October 22, 2019
Gear
Link’s vocational tandem drive suspension
Link’s 52K Air Link Gen 3 Tandem Drive Suspension has been reconfigured to improve clearance for tire chain use on heavy vocational equipment with 315 tires. The hanger brackets have been lengthened, heavy-duty dampers moved forward, center bushings raise
October 22, 2019
Business
A cost-effective APU alternative for A/C
New York-based owner-operator Doug Hasner's alternative method for an APU is using a 400lb generator that saves thousands of dollars. Details here on Overdrive.
October 15, 2019
Business
News roundup, Oct. 14: ‘Run on Less’ real-time results, Dupré’s brokerage arm sees growth
The North American Council on Freight Efficiency’s “Run on Less” demonstration is almost half through an 18-day run that will culminate with an event late in the month. Dupré Logistics’ brokerage arm in Fayetteville, Arkansas, is moving to a new location following recent growth.
October 14, 2019
Gear
VMAC’s air compressor installation kit
VMAC’s Underhood 70 Air Compressor Installation Kit now is available for International 6.6L Duramax V8 Diesel trucks on the CV 515 chassis. The air compressor is engineered to be lightweight, save space and deliver air power on demand in any climate. VMAC
October 10, 2019
Gear
Purkeys’ all-in-one nosebox
Purkeys’ OneConnect nosebox with built-in light control capabilities is designed to streamline tractor-trailer electrical system connections via a user-friendly, energy-saving and space-efficient device for fleets that do not need liftgate charging system
October 10, 2019
Gear
Tyrata’s drive-over tire tread monitoring system
Tyrata’s IntelliTread Drive-Over-System is designed to provide actionable data regarding tire tread wear when a vehicle drives over the system’s low-profile speed bump-like unit. The system monitors tread wear in real time via sensors that are linked to c
October 10, 2019
Business
News roundup, Oct. 8: Riskiest highway interchanges, new aero option for Mack Anthem, Pa. rest areas closing for renovation
Smart dashcam provider Lytx on Monday unveiled its annual list of riskiest stretches of highways in the U.S., with four interchanges in Pennsylvania ranking in the top 5. Mack’s Anthem has a new chassis fairing option. Rest areas on I-81 are closing temporarily for renovations.
October 8, 2019
Gear
EnerSys’ Odyssey Battery Shop Chargers
EnerSys’ Odyssey Battery Shop Chargers are available in a range of 12-volt units rated at 35, 70 or 105 amps and are designed to fully and safely charge absorbed glass mat (AGM) and traditional flooded lead acid batteries. They are built to be either tran
October 8, 2019
Equipment
Stepping in instead of out for cardio health
Martin and Carolina Hill use a stepper machine for in-cab workouts on their team hauls. It and similar steppers offer a compact option for relatively high-intensity exercise where getting outside is not an option on the road.
October 4, 2019
Gear
Wabco’s rear blind spot detection system for trailers
Wabco, a supplier of braking control systems and other advanced technologies designed to improve the safety, efficiency and connectivity of commercial vehicles, last month launched TailGuard in North America. The rear blind spot detection system with acti
October 2, 2019
Gear
VMAC’s HVAC cooling system
VMAC’s HVAC Cooling System is designed to provide truck cab cooling with the engine off, reducing noisy idling, fuel consumption and operating costs while improving truck life with fewer engine operating hours and less engine wear. The system is engineere
October 2, 2019
Custom Rigs
Glen Rice’s 2007 big-bunk W900 and savings from next-gen oil bypass, fuel treatment
Rice has benefited the last couple of years from a bypass-oil-filtration and fuel-additive system he purchased from the Clean Air Fleet company. The oil filter medium in the system filters out particles down to 1 micron. With it on-board, Rice has extended his typical oil-change interval to 40,000 miles or more.
October 1, 2019
Business
Tools to help truckers get their jobs done
Even the best, most proficient truck driver on the road today needs a little help from time to time, and he can get it from some of today’s top technologies. Garmin dēzlCam 785 LMT-S GPS truck navigator Garmin’s dēzlCam 785 LMT-S GPS truck navigator has a 7-inch touchscreen and voice-controlled navigation and delivers an array […]
October 1, 2019
Gear
Cooper’s long-haul steer tire
Cooper’s Roadmaster RM832 EM long-haul steer tire is SmartWay-verified and has 18/32nds of tread depth for added miles to removal. A wider footprint and a redesigned tread pattern help ensure even wear, while the company’s second-generation Energy Max rub
October 1, 2019
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