New diagnostic tool fast-tracks ABS data August 1, 2014 Meritor WABCO now offers a new diagnostic tool -- PLC DataMaster -- to tap into your trailer's anti-lock braking system.
ArvinMeritor adds two air disc brakes August 1, 2014 Air disc brakes comprise a fraction of the over-the-road truck and trailer market in North America, but they've made real inroads among fire and rescue fleets, hazmat haulers, and
Dana coats brakes for winter August 1, 2014 Ice and grime from winter roads are harsh enough on brake components, but new ice-inhibiting compounds being spread on highways can cause an oxide layer to form on the brake shoe t
Denso’s new planetary gear reduction starter August 1, 2014 Denso Sales California, an affiliate of the Denso Corp., a manufacturer of starters and alternators, has introduced a 24-volt 8.0kW planetary gear reduction starter for heavy truck
PeopleNet adds services with ALK, TMW August 1, 2014 PeopleNet will integrate its g2x Wireless Fleet System with the ALK|FleetSuite Condensed Driving Directions module, giving customers the ability to receive driving directions based
A fold-away ladder for flatdecks: step away from hard landings August 1, 2014 Safety managers cringe whenever they see a driver hop off the bed of a flatdeck trailer. A portable ladder is a better optionóbut a hard one to find. Ricker Sales Agency says its D
Hino unveils conventional for 2005 August 1, 2014 Hino Motor Sales Canada next year will replace its venerable line of cabover straight trucks with a conventional-style vehicle it says matches COEs in manoeuvrability and sightline
New Sterling chassis yields new options August 1, 2014 When a truck manufacturer announces a major product change, most of the time you can see it: a new headlight style, a splash of chrome, a roomier cab. But the latest A- and L-Line
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
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
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