Phillips packs tractor-to-trailer connections together preview image Brakes, Other Phillips packs tractor-to-trailer connections together June 29, 2021 Phillips Industries’ Qwik-Change Pak (Power Air Kit) consolidates tractor-to-trailer connection components and cable support into a single kit. The pack, or more precisely the “Pak”, combines Phillips’ spiral-wrapped 3-in-1…
PowerFleet Vista delivers a broad view preview image Other, Software PowerFleet Vista delivers a broad view June 22, 2021 PowerFleet’s Vista video system is leveraging artificial intelligence to analyze and manage risky driving situations. It builds on a technology portfolio that includes the LV-710 freight camera for trailers…
Muncie PTO for Allison 3000 and 4000 transmissions preview image Other Muncie PTO for Allison 3000 and 4000 transmissions June 15, 2021 Muncie Power Products’ A30 Series continuous-duty power take-off (PTO) promises improved torque ratings for medium- and heavy-duty applications. The 10-bolt, constant-drive PTO is designed to fit Allison 3000 and…
Omnitracs system focuses on distracted driving preview image Other, Software Omnitracs system focuses on distracted driving June 15, 2021 Omnitracs has updated its SmartSense system with SmartSense for Inattentive Driving+ — a package that combines cab-facing cameras, AI and computer vision to detect issues like suspected sleep, drowsiness,…
Continental cameras watch over articulated equipment preview image Other Continental cameras watch over articulated equipment June 9, 2021 Continental has introduced a new line of cameras and monitors designed for articulated equipment or other applications where fleets want to avoid long cable lengths. There’s a camera designed…
Momentum CNG fuel systems now in a smaller package preview image Other Momentum CNG fuel systems now in a smaller package June 9, 2021 Momentum Fuel Technologies is bringing compressed natural gas (CNG) to a wider array of trucks by introducing smaller-diameter side-mount 32 and 55 diesel gallon equivalent (DGE) fuel systems. Integrated…
Getac tablet adds Pedigree ELD preview image Other, Software Getac tablet adds Pedigree ELD June 9, 2021 Getac Technology’s Model ZX70 Android tablet and Pedigree Technologies’ Cab-Mate ELD are being combined in a single offering. Directly connected to the truck, it addresses connectivity-related delays and missing…
Detroit Assurance safety features expand preview image Brakes, Other Detroit Assurance safety features expand June 3, 2021 Detroit is expanding on its Detroit Assurance suite of safety systems, adding several new features that are described as industry-first capabilities. Active speed intervention (ASI) will trigger visual and…
Stertil-Koni unveils five jacks for heavy-duty applications preview image Other Stertil-Koni unveils five jacks for heavy-duty applications June 2, 2021 Stertil-Koni has introduced five new air-over-hydraulic jacks designed for heavy-duty applications such as trucking, transit, agriculture and construction. Chrome-plated lifting rams promise extended service life, while the jacks also…
Continental hose ready for biofuels preview image Other Continental hose ready for biofuels May 25, 2021 Continental is adding to its line of thermoplastic and rubber hoses with the Velocity petroleum drop hose, which is capable of handling biofuel and more. The hose can be used…
Eaton expands clutch portfolio preview image Other Eaton expands clutch portfolio May 25, 2021 Eaton has expanded its 430-millimeter diaphragm spring clutch portfolio for heavy-duty commercial vehicles, supporting downsized and downspeeding engines. They come in a variety of actuation styles and damper sizes.
Upgrades introduced to Autel diagnostic tablet preview image Other, Software Upgrades introduced to Autel diagnostic tablet May 18, 2021 Autel US has introduced several enhancements to the MaxiSYS MS909CV commercial vehicle diagnostics tablet. Features include software to analyze starting and charging systems, and calibrate advanced driver assistance systems…
Autocar unveils electric terminal tractor preview image Other Autocar unveils electric terminal tractor May 14, 2021 Autocar has unveiled an all-electric version of its ACTT terminal tractor, the E-ACTT, which will be available later this year. The underlying electric powertrain and telemetry/diagnostic systems were designed…
DC to DC converters for battery-electric trucks preview image Other DC to DC converters for battery-electric trucks May 11, 2021 Eaton’s eMobility business will supply a 24-to-12-volt DC-DC converter to power accessories like antilock brakes and lighting in commercial heavy-duty battery-electric vehicles. The specialty converter, also known as a…
PowerPro Extreme 12 starters get added protection preview image Other PowerPro Extreme 12 starters get added protection May 6, 2021 Leece-Neville’s PowerPro Extreme 12 starters are now supported with iRelay, an “intelligent relay” offering protection that can be customized to OEM requirements. The feature comes in the form of…