New East Aluminum Dropdeck August 1, 2014 East Manufacturing has announced the launch of a new aluminum dropdeck 'beavertail' trailer with level deck ramp system for heavy-duty applications, with a structural load rating of 80,000-lb beam capacity overall
Fuel Tank Option: Freightliner M2 August 1, 2014 A between-the-rails fuel tank is now available as an option for Freightliner M2 106 emergency truck configurations, aimed at ambulance applications
In-Cab Scanner Android App August 1, 2014 ScanIQ has added an interesting scanning app to its line of portable scanners, which it says provides an easy process for sending and receiving documents while on the road
HOS and Navigation Updates August 1, 2014 Rand McNally releases comprehensive HOS and navigation updates for mobile fleet-management products, including the HD 100, TND 760, and TPC 7600
Valspar Renews Shop Floors August 1, 2014 Keeping a shop floor clean should be an easier task with new Valspar Epoxy Concrete Coatings for Concrete, which is claimed to protect and beautify garage floors, making them look like new.
Video and Data Analytics August 1, 2014 Meritor WABCO links with SmartDrive to create the ProView fleet performance management system aimed at improving both safety and efficiency
Wide-base Yokohama Tires August 1, 2014 The 902L and 709L ultra-wide-base drive tires, first shown at the Mid-America show, bring weight savings, traction, and long wear. They both come in size 445/50R22.5.
Variable Fan Drive August 1, 2014 Horton has introduced the Modulator LCV40 fully variable fan drive and WindMaster plastic LS11 fan , suitable for a wide variety of agricultural, construction, and transportation equipment
Mitsubishi 200 Amp Alternator August 1, 2014 Mitsubishi Electric introduced a new member to its family of alternators at Mid-America: the Diamond Power A200 (DP A200) alternator for heavy-duty trucks. It features many new technologies, earning five new patents.
Trail King Aluminum Step-deck August 1, 2014 Trail King celebrated its 40th anniversary with a new prototype trailer at the Mid-America show, the versatile AACS all-aluminum step-deck
Enhanced Roll Stability August 1, 2014 Bendix TABS-6 Advanced trailer roll-stability system now offers automatic lift-axle control to help reduce tire wear and fuel consumption by maintaining proper per-axle weight load.
Continental Shows Five New Tires August 1, 2014 New additions to Continental's Hybrid and EcoPlus tire lines include the EcoPlus HS3 that's said to offer a 10% reduction in rolling resistance and a 12% increase in mileage over the previous long-haul steer tire.
Peterbilt Package Saves Fuel August 1, 2014 The new EPIQ package for the Model 579 provides components claimed to improve fuel economy by as much as 10%. And there's the all-new Model 220 medium-duty COE
Hendrickson’s Lightweight Slider August 1, 2014 Hendrickson introduces the VANTRAAX ULTRAA-K slider system plus a liftable forward tandem axle and a lightweight steer axle
T680 Advantage Saves 5% August 1, 2014 Kenworth focuses on fuel efficiency with its new T680 Advantage. Plus new factory-installed Idle Management System option and enhanced mid-range cabovers
