Conmet updates Simplex fifth wheel August 1, 2014 Consolidated Metco (ConMet) has re-engineered-and renamed-its Simplex line of fifth wheels, including a new handle design to improve driver ergonomics and require less force to ope
PeopleNet upgrades, adds new features August 1, 2014 PeopleNet released several new features for its onboard computing and mobile communications systems last month, including an update of eDriver Logs, the company's paperless process
Goodyear Canada division adds news belts and hoses August 1, 2014 Goodyear Canada is known for its tires, but the company continues to expand its Engineered Products Division-the automotive and heavy-duty belt tensioner product lines marketed und
Medium-Duty Hydraulic ABS/Disc Brake Package August 1, 2014 Arvin Meritor and Meritor WABCOVehicle Control Systems have announced their new "Premium Hydraulic Braking System" for medium-duty truck and bus applications. It mates Meritor WABC
Star light: Western Star’s lightweight 4900 SA August 1, 2014 Western Star Trucks unveiled a weight-optimized 4900 SA tractor for low-tare operations like bulk and regional haulers, creating a 15,300-pound vehicle using current production com
Freightliner beefs up M2 line with 112V August 1, 2014 For Canadians who need a rig for local vocational work, Freightliner Trucks is finally getting down to business with its Business Class M2 line. Its new 112V model fills the gap in
Mack Debuts Advantage Chassis August 1, 2014 Mack Trucks has unveiled its new Advantage chassis for its Vision and CH highway models with no upcharge. You can choose from four rail options - 6, 7, 8, and 9.5 mm - all with inc
Meritor WABCO releases new TOOLBOX diagnostic software August 1, 2014 Anti-lock braking systems have brought a raft of diagnostic challenges-and some very good high-tech solutions. ABS developer Meritor WABCO has released version 5.0 of its TOOLBOX s
Intermec 700 line to run on Rogers network August 1, 2014 Intermec Technologies' GSM/GPRS-enabled 700 Color Pocket PC mobile computer has been approved to operate on the Rogers Wireless network, Canada's largest, digital wireless voice
Delco Remy’s 26SI Brushless Unit Delivers 100 Amps at Idle August 1, 2014 The new 36SI alternator from Remy Inc.-manufacturer and marketer of Delco Remy heavy-duty vehicle electrical systems-combines a compact, thermally tolerant design with a wide range
Dual Purpose HD Batteries From Paccar August 1, 2014 The Paccar Dual Purpose Heavy-Duty Commercial Battery will become standard on Kenworth and Peterbilt vehicles. It offers 700 cold cranking amps (CCA) of power, offering both starti
Cole Hersee’s Foolproof Toggle August 1, 2014 Cole Hersee Company, a Boston-based manufacturer of heavy-duty electrical, electronic, and digital products for the vehicle industry, has introduced its Illuminated-Tip Toggle Swit
Volvo D16 Meets VNL Chassis August 1, 2014 Volvo's new D16 engine will soon be in the VN data books. With production slated to begin in August, customers can start ordering the D16 in June. It'll be available in the VNL Day
Freightliner’s New Lease Program for Business Class August 1, 2014 Freightliner has launched a new lease program for medium-duty Business Class M2 106 trucks. With the 2005 BizLease Program, qualified buyers can lease up to five units with minimum
CAT’s Shifter Transmissions Target Vocational Market August 1, 2014 Caterpillar is introducing a line of fully automatic, planetary transmissions designed specifically for vocational applications. Two models are slated to go into production later i
