TrailerCaddy offers alternative to shunt trucks January 27, 2017 LITTLE FALLS, Minn. – A new TrailerCaddy Terminal Tractor has been developed, which the manufacturer says will cost about a quarter of the cost of a new shunt truck. The…
Bendix rolls out new protective coating for brake shoes preview image Bendix rolls out new protective coating for brake shoes January 27, 2017 ELYRIA, Ohio – Bendix has launched its new PermaGuard coating. The exclusive new product was designed for its remanufactured brake shoes. PermaGuard is engineered to improve resistance to rust jacking…
Steel wheels shed weight preview image Steel wheels shed weight January 25, 2017 Accuride has unveiled new versions of its two- and five-hand-hole Accu-Lite 22.5x8.25 steel wheels, each of which are three pounds lighter than their predecessors and come with a five-year warranties for the standard Steel Armor coating.
New Paccar tandem rear axle now standard on Kenworth T680 and T880 January 24, 2017 KIRKLAND, Wash. – The new Paccar tandem rear axle is now standard on the Kenworth T680 and T880, the company announced. The new Paccar tandem axle, the industry’s lightest and most…
Stemco introduces new king pin removal system January 24, 2017 LONGVIEW, Texas – Stemco rolled out its new QwikXtract king pin removal system recently. Stemco said the system is suitable for use with most wheel end configurations and consists of…
Ridewell unveils new air-ride single point suspension preview image Ridewell unveils new air-ride single point suspension January 23, 2017 SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Ridewell Suspensions has released the first model of its air-ride single point suspensions in the new RAR-254. The Ridewell Air-Ride Single Point Suspension leverages proven components of the…
JOST International rolls out new sensor coupling sysems January 19, 2017 GRAND HAVEN, Mich. — JOST International has introduced the new JSK37USK series air-release fifth wheel with sensor technology. The new product allows the driver to confirm that the fifth wheel is properly and…
Truck-Lite unveils new 4-inch combination lamp January 19, 2017 FALCONER, N.Y. — Truck-Lite has added the 44 series stop/turn/tail and back-up combination lamp to its existing 44 series offerings. Truck-Lite says the the 44 series stop/turn/tail and…
New mDRIVE features preview image New mDRIVE features January 18, 2017 Mack's mDRIVE transmission sports Rolling Start and Auto Neutral, two new features designed to boost jobsite performance and safety
Combination lamp preview image Combination lamp January 18, 2017 Truck-Lite has added the 4-inch 44 Series stop/turn/tail and backup combination lamp to its lineup, available in flange or grommet mounts
McLeod updates software January 18, 2017 McLeod Software recently released Version 16.2 of flagship products LoadMaster Enterprise and PowerBroker, with new business process automation tools
Propane autogas filters preview image Propane autogas filters January 18, 2017 Alliance AutoGas and Donaldson bring high-quality filters to remove harmful particulate matter for propane fleets
Cargo interior light switc preview image Cargo interior light switc January 18, 2017 Peterson's new '5600' timer switch keeps interior cargo LED lights under control with push-button ease and timed convenience
GT Radial rolls out long haul drive tire in North America preview image GT Radial rolls out long haul drive tire in North America January 13, 2017 RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif. — The SmartWay-verified GT Radial GDL651FS drive tire is being rolled out in North America. GT Radial said the tire provides enhanced fuel economy, combined with good traction…
New all-inclusive software helps manage Allison transmissions January 11, 2017 GREENSBORO, N.C. – Allison Transmission is offering a yearly subscription service through the new Allison DOC Premium V2017.1.0 software program, a diagnostic tool for monitoring and reviewing all control systems…
