Equipment

Doleco’s Level Deck increases efficiency, resists damage

Doleco USA has unveiled the Level Deck Self-Leveling Decking Beam that increases worker productivity and resists forklift strikes. (Photo: Doleco) Level Deck, presented at TMC 2022, reduces operator step…

Repair shops struggling with parts, labor shortages

Nearly all shops surveyed for the second annual State of Heavy-Duty Repair report compiled by Fullbay with the Technology & Maintenance Council were affected by parts shortages in 2021. The…

East unveils Horizon round bottom trailer

East Manufacturing has launched its round bottom trailer, Horizon, that maximizes payload by incorporating lighter weight components while still delivering strength and durability. (Photo: East Manufacturing) The design gives…

Utility Trailer, Phillips Connect partner to unveil Utility Connect

Utility Trailer has partnered with Phillips Connect for trailer telematics to launch Utility Connect, matching Utility’s re-engineered proprietary wiring harness with the Phillips Connect Smart7 nosebox. (Photo: Utility…

SAF-Holland’s European e-axle being prepped for North American market

SAF-Holland is planning to bring to North America its TRAKr electric axle, currently being used in Europe. But first it must undergo rigorous testing and adaptation to ensure it’s fit…

Repair costs climbing, but so is mileage between repairs

Parts, labor and overall repair costs are soaring for truck fleets, but an increased emphasis on preventive maintenance is stretching out mileage between breakdowns. Those were some key findings from…

ConMet’s eHub to power Carrier Transicold’s Vector reefer

ConMet’s eMobility unit has partnered with Carrier Transicold to provide electric power to its trailer refrigeration units (TRUs) through its electric hub. ConMet’s PreSet hub assembly contains an electric motor…

Coolants can represent a misunderstood pain point for fleets

If you feel coolants are a confounding and challenging piece of your fleet’s maintenance program to master, you’re not alone. “Coolants are the least understood truck fluid,” says Brad Jordan,…

ASSA ABLOY unveils automatic door for reefers

ASSA ABLOY Entrance Systems unveiled an automatic door for refrigerated trucks and trailers. The MD2000 automated reefer door opens quickly, electronically senses the presence of workers and cargo passing…

National Fleet Products gives Ford Transit users versatile solutions

National Fleet Products has introduced a fold-down Van Step and under-deck Hide-A-Ramp for Ford Transit users. The Van Step provides access in and out of cargo vans, and…

Cummins B6.7 to come with propane power

Cummins will bring a propane-fueled B6.7 medium-duty engine to market, following an evaluation with the Propane Education and Research Council (PERC). The 6.7-liter engine promises diesel-like performance and durability,…

How Cummins reinvented itself for a zero-emissions future

A stunning US$3.7-billion acquisition of Meritor Feb. 22 put the exclamation point on what has been a transformative year for Cummins. The independent engine maker, once synonymous with diesel power,…

Diamond offers ready-to-install EZ35 aluminum shutter door

Diamond Roll Up Doors has introduced the EZ35 aluminum shutter door, that comes pre-hung in its frame as one complete unit, reducing complexity and minimizing installation time. The EZ35…

Stertil-Koni incorporates touch-screen console into 4-post platform lifts

Stertil-Koni has incorporated its full-color, touch-screen control console — the ebright SMART Control System — into four-post platform lifts. (Photo: Stertil-Koni) The system provides a high-resolution, seven-inch…

Electric trucks have shorter spec’ sheets, but there’s still plenty to consider

North American truckers have enjoyed a decades-long love affair with their spec’ sheets. At one time, everything from wheel seals to brake linings, U-joints, and pinion gears were on the…