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Meritor’s lightweight trailer suspension
Meritor’s MTA-Tec6 Lightweight Trailer Suspension is engineered for capacities up to 23,000 pounds for tankers, flatbeds and other demanding vocational applications. Both the standard fully-dressed top and low mounts are designed for weight savings. The s
October 1, 2019
Gear
Marmon-Herrington’s bolt-circle wheel end
Marmon-Herrington’s wheel end for 11.25-inch (285mm) bolt-circle wheels on the company’s MT22 double-reduction planetary front-drive steer axle supports customer requests for commonality between the front and rear tires. The wheel end has a 5G high-dynami
October 1, 2019
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Marmon-Herrington’s AWD Conversion option
Marmon-Herrington’s AWD Conversion option is designed to minimize cab height increase from 10 inches to 5 inches and employs the company’s sub-frames, step-frames and front suspension configurations. The conversion is available for Class 7 and 8 trucks (1
October 1, 2019
Business
September recall roundup: Medium-duty Peterbilt tractors, vocational Autocar trucks, more
A recent recall announced by Paccar affects a small number of medium-duty Peterbilt trucks for issues related to steering components, while an Autocar recall includes a small number of vocational trucks for a potential steering issue.
September 30, 2019
Business
News roundup, Sept. 27: I-15 SB lane closures, tech tips refresher for air line inspection and replacement
Upcoming — potentially heavier traffic for through trucks in Las Vegas on portions of I-15 SB next week with lane closures. Inspection and replacement of air lines in prep for the winter season the subject monthly Tech Tips series,
September 27, 2019
Gear
Snap-on’s jet washer
Snap-on’s JetWasher combines both water and compressed air with an adjustable flow and separate air and water controls for safe, effective vehicle washing and drying. The tool has an integrated ¾-inch threaded hose connection, a separate adaptor for quick
September 27, 2019
Gear
Snap-on’s heavy-duty fan
Snap-on’s 18-Volt Heavy-Duty Fan can plug-in or go cordless. The fan’s three-speed BLDC motor is DC, 18–24 volts and 22 watts and comes with a dual-power-source 18-volt battery or a 110-volt AC charging port. The battery is built to last 12 hours on low s
September 26, 2019
Gear
Snap-on’s needle-nose pliers
Snap-on’s Talon Grip 5-Inch Plastisol Grip Needle Nose Pliers are built to provide increased pulling power with a relocated joint, optimized handle shape and diamond-serrated jaws. Rounded jaw edges are engineered to allow technicians to make loops and be
September 25, 2019
Gear
Carrier Transicold’s thin-profile intermodal TRU
Carrier Transicold’s Vector 1550 domestic intermodal refrigeration system features a thin profile, enabling greater capacity utilization within a standard 53-foot North American intermodal container. The unit reduces total weight and is built to allow a c
September 24, 2019
Gear
Permatex’s parts cleaner, degreaser
Permatex’s Spray Nine Grez-Off Parts Cleaner and Degreaser incorporates the company’s proprietary Carbon-Cutting Technology that removes carbon, oil and grease without the need for petroleum solvents, abrasives or acids. It also features a proprietary cor
September 24, 2019
Business
New California laws require smog check for trucks, accelerate move away from diesel trucks
Two bills signed into law last week by California Gov. Gavin Newsom will further crack down on heavy-duty diesel trucks in the state. One law establishes “smog checks” for trucks to register and/or operate in the state, while the other is designed to accelerate the move away from diesel-powered trucks to zero emissions vehicles.
September 23, 2019
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Preventing convex mirror cracks in winter
The latest “Highway Hack,” with a few preventive measures: Seal the housing when installing replacement mirrors. Manually create moisture drain if there’s not a drain hole that’s obvious upon installation. If one is obvious, make sure any existing drain is correctly positioned.
September 23, 2019
Gear
Snap-on’s cordless ratchet
Snap-on’s 14.4-Volt Hex Drive Long Neck Cordless Ratchet has a low tapered head and a 13¾ -inch length designed to provide technicians with added reach and accessibility. The tool features 35 ft.-lb. of torque output, 46 ft.-lb. of manual torque load and
September 22, 2019
Business
Tech developers: Don’t fear the ‘phantom’ of autonomous trucks
Representatives from three autonomous truck tech developers sought to quell fears about their technology displacing drivers’ jobs. Instead, they offered a rosy outlook for the technology, in which autonomous trucks don’t displace drivers but alter the job to boost home time, reduce the grind of spending hours behind the wheel and increase the industry’s efficiency.
September 19, 2019
Business
Trailers’ simplicity doesn’t excuse poor preventive maintenance
Trailer maintenance often takes a backseat to servicing the tractor, with its multitude of components and moving parts. Still, a thorough on-time preventive maintenance inspection is the best way to increase uptime, decrease running costs, ensure safety and prevent violations.
September 19, 2019
Gear
Petro-Canada’s heavy-duty, driveline oils
Petro-Canada’s Duron Advanced 5W-30 is a fully synthetic formulation designed to meet and exceed API FA-4 requirements and is approved by Cummins and Detroit Diesel. The Duron Advanced line offers durable low-viscosity high-performing synthetic and synthe
September 19, 2019
Business
Diesel price increase in wake of Saudi oil field attack should be negligible
Though recent attacks of a Saudi Arabian oil field has severely crimped production capacity of the country’s oil output, prices for diesel in the U.S. will likely only see mild price increases, if any.
September 18, 2019
Business
Battery-powered Volvo VNRs set for testing later this year
In line with the company’s expectations set last fall, Volvo said last week that its all-electric Class 8 VNR tractor will soon be deployed in testing this year at the Port of Los Angeles, with fleets NFI and Dependable Highway Express slated to put the trucks in operation.
September 18, 2019
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