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Carrier Transicold’s multi-temp TRU
Carrier Transicold’s Vector 8611MT multi-temperature trailer refrigeration unit (TRU) is designed for trailers split lengthwise with a center dividing wall, creating two refrigerated compartments without requiring a remote evaporator. The unit incorporate
May 19, 2020
Gear
Prestolite Electric’s brushless alternators
Prestolite Electric’s Leece-Neville IdlePro Extreme 24V 275-amp Brushless Alternators are engineered for high efficiency and output at low engine speeds in a lighter-weight and lower-maintenance package to meet and maintain vehicle system voltage requirem
May 19, 2020
Business
News roundup, May 14: Trump chief of staff pledges dialogue on independents’ issues
Fleet Advantage has designed a new “Sale-Leaseback” program for truckers to use excess or older equipment as a cash-flow tool to offset down revenues. During a visit with D.C. demonstrators Wednesday, Trump Chief of Staff Mark Meadows pledged ongoing dialogue on independents’ issues.
May 14, 2020
Gear
Stertil-Koni’s high-lift wheel dolly
Stertil-Koni’s WDA-500 High Lift Wheel Dolly is built to enhance ergonomics, safety and versatility on the shop floor and reduce the chance of injury. It is designed to combine and simplify the need to raise heavy-duty vehicles for service and repair with
May 14, 2020
Gear
BJE’s storage tank gauge
xBJE’s Clearly Gauge is a liquid level gauge for storage tanks that contain oil, diesel, antifreeze and other liquids with a high flash point. The compact weather-resistant gauge uses a direct-drive measuring tape engineered to calibrate liquid levels and
May 6, 2020
Equipment
Coolant hoses improved, but old wear sources persist
Though new compounds for coolant hoses increase the life of the hose, friction, pressure and heat can still cause the hose to wear. Learn more on Overdrive.
May 5, 2020
Business
Specialized hauling: Start out light to go heavy
Randy Cunha of Tonto Express in Conroe, Texas, recommends starting light and working your way up to heavier specialized loads. Learn more on Overdrive.
April 27, 2020
Custom Rigs
Good time to work on the truck … And: States’ contractor unemployment programs standing up
Owner-operator Bill Ater's nontheless productive month-plus off the road -- "I won't haul freight for nothing," he said, ready to go when profitable opportunities return.
April 24, 2020
Business
Big loads, big equipment, big pay: Heavy/specialized hauling explored
Specialized and heavy hauling can provide top dollar for those willing to pay their dues, learn the permitting process and get comfortable with the biggest and heaviest of loads with the right equipment.
April 23, 2020
Gear
East’s rendering trailers
East’s Rendering Trailers are used to haul inedible meat and poultry byproducts to be used in soaps, paints, lubricants, caulk, candles, cleaners, plastics, fertilizers, pet foods and other products. Both the moving floor and tipper models are engineered
April 23, 2020
Gear
Amphenol’s EV coolant leak sensor
Amphenol’s Coolant Leak Detection Sensor is designed for electric/hybrid-electric vehicles to detect the presence of water and coolant in the vehicle’s battery pack enclosure, allowing the vehicle’s battery management system (BMS) to alert the operator to
April 21, 2020
Equipment
Minimizer’s mirror-finished fenders
The fenders have a dark-tinted smooth finish designed to reflect like metal but are made from the same polyethylene material as the company’s Tested and Tortured fenders.
April 17, 2020
Gear
Talbert’s fixed-neck drop deck trailer
Talbert’s 35FG-BVTL Fixed-Neck Drop Deck Trailer, part of the company’s Double Drop Series, is designed for small- to mid-size equipment machinery movers operating in oilfields, agriculture and construction and demolition. The 35-ton trailer is rated at 7
April 14, 2020
Gear
Del City’s fuse circuit tap
Del City’s Fuse Circuit Taps are designed to convert one fuse circuit into two fusible circuits. Plug into a panel space, and the two open spots on the circuit tap allows for two new fuses to be protected separately. The fuse circuity tap lugs into the fu
April 13, 2020
Overdrive Radio
Listen: Channel One-Nine Special from Over the Road — Mechanics
In this Channel One-Nine Special from Over the Road, Ingrid Brown and others answer listener questions surrounding semi-truck basics. Listen here on Overdrive.
April 13, 2020
Business
News roundup, April 9: COVID hours of service exemptions extended; New digital-payments system from Apex
FMCSA has extended the national hours of service exemption to May 15 and added liquefied gases to the list of exempted loads. New digital payments system from Apex Capital aims for speed and ease. A ‘Virtual Truck Repair Expo’ organized by the Diesel Laptops diagnostic software and hardware distributor is set to kick off April 29-30.
April 9, 2020
Gear
Carrier Transicold’s TRU-mounted solar charging system
Carrier Transicold’s new TRU-Mount Solar Charging System for transport refrigeration unit (TRU) batteries fits on top of the TRU and delivers 2.0-amp power by combining ultrapure silicon cells with a high-performance charge controller. With a small footpr
April 8, 2020
Gear
WAI’s heavy-duty starter lineup
WAI’s heavy-duty starters are suited for all classes of commercial trucks and are engineered to OEM specifications. The units feature Transpo electronics manufactured by WAI and WBD bearings and have been tested for rpm, torque, voltage and solenoid perfo
April 8, 2020
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