Willis packs APU power August 1, 2014 What if, when you pulled into a truck stop and set your parking brake, your truck's engine could sense you no longer need power to the drivetrain and provided juice only to the cab
Steel-free safety boots lighten the load August 1, 2014 Safety shoes typically have a metal toe-cap, which adds protection but also weight. Instead of using steel, Dakota's Fusion work boot from Mark's Work Wearhouse has a composite toe
Cat cranks out CCAs August 1, 2014 Taking all the comforts of home on the road-a fridge, microwave, TV, laptop computer-has a price. Some appliances run on 12 volts, directly off the truck's electrical system. Other
International fires up three I-6 diesels August 1, 2014 Building on the VT 365 V-8 it introduced last year, International Truck and Engine rolled out three new in-line six-cylinder diesels for its 2004-model 4000, 7000, and 8500 Series
Blue Diamond to build International LCF August 1, 2014 Blue Diamond Truck, the joint venture between International Truck and Engine and Ford Motor, resurrected plans to build an LCF commercial truck in 2005.
Western Star rolls out 68-inch Stratosphere August 1, 2014 Not everyone can use an 82-inch sleeper. Sure, who wouldn't want the extra room, but depending on the overall length laws where you run, having to choose between more room in the s
LogChek video focuses on trip planning under new HOS rules August 1, 2014 LogChek, a division of the TFS Group of Companies, has released a new training video and workbook to help truck drivers, dispatchers, and fleet managers comply with revised hours-o
Air-Weigh scales available on Utility trailers August 1, 2014 Utility Trailer dealers now have the complete line of Air-Weigh Self-Weighing Truck and Trailer Scales available as aftermarket accessories as well as new-trailer options. The new
New Descartes platform unifies software August 1, 2014 The Descartes Systems Group of Waterloo, Ont., has introduced its Logistics Network Operating System, a computer platform that integrates Descartes' various logistics and operation
Phillips offers cold weather air coil August 1, 2014 Phillips Industries has developed Polar Air, an air coil designed to survive the rigors of cold weather. "The SAE requires air c
Ridewell introduces new axle assemblies August 1, 2014 Ridewell Corp. has announced new axle assemblies for use with the RUL-245 Bantamweight Auxiliary Lift Axle Suspension Series for vocational truck and trailer applications. The rati
Eaton VORAD enhances collision warning system August 1, 2014 Eaton VORAD Technologies, a subsidiary of Eaton Corp., is partnering with Preco Electronics of Boise, Idaho, to offer a stand-alone side-object-detection system. This side sensor w
Kenworth coupons online August 1, 2014 The Kenworth PremierCare Parts and Service Program now offers monthly discount savings coupons on-line that can be printed and redeemed at participating Kenworth dealerships throug
New premium grease from Petro-Canada August 1, 2014 Petro-Canada has launched "three-in-one protection" Precision grease.
Smooth-sided tailgate for East dumps August 1, 2014 East Manufacturing's Genesis smooth-sided dump trailers now have a smooth-walled tailgate, said to be much lighter than a traditional sheet-and-post design without sacrificing stre
