New Dayton Truck Tires preview image New Dayton Truck Tires January 21, 2015 Bridgestone Commercial has launched an all new line of Dayton commercial truck tires, eight in all, for on-highway and on/off-highway service
Steerable Lift Axles preview image Steerable Lift Axles January 21, 2015 Watson & Chalin has introduced lightweight Tru-Track 13K and 20K steerable lift axles for Freightliner and Western Star trucks
Fifth-Wheel Plate Mount preview image Fifth-Wheel Plate Mount January 21, 2015 Fontaine Fifth Wheel's new adjustable plate mount replaces two brackets with one, reduces chassis weight
Paperless Driver Log preview image Paperless Driver Log January 21, 2015 From app developer BigRoad comes DashLink, a low-cost, 395.15-compliant, engine-connected paperless driver log tool for Android mobile devices
Tractor Aerodynamic Kit preview image Tractor Aerodynamic Kit January 21, 2015 The FlowBelow Tractor AeroKit consists of aerodynamic wheel covers and tractor tandem fairings that work together as a complete aerodynamic system to reduce drag and save fuel
BFGoodrich launches new app preview image BFGoodrich launches new app January 19, 2015 GREENVILLE, S.C. — A new app from BFGoodrich allows drivers to find their nearest commercial tire dealers anywhere in Canada and the US. The app was designed for…
Eaton introduces severe-service UltraShift Plus with unlimited payloads preview image Eaton introduces severe-service UltraShift Plus with unlimited payloads January 19, 2015 GALESBURG, Mich. — Eaton announced it is bringing to market a new A-Ratio UltraShift Plus automated transmission for extreme performance applications. The new MXP (Multipurpose Extreme Performance) transmissions…
Fontaine Fifth Wheel introduces new adjustable plate mount January 19, 2015 TRUSSVILLE, Ala. – Fontaine Fifth Wheel is replacing two of its adjustable plate mount fifth wheel brackets with a single lightweight model. The new PML adjustable plate mount weighs on…
Flex-Trax introduces GoClaws, SnoClaws preview image Flex-Trax introduces GoClaws, SnoClaws January 8, 2015 CLEVELAND, Tenn. – A new product by Flex-Trax is on the market to help avoid being stuck in heavy snow, mud or sand. GoClaws and SnoClaws, with its ratchet link system,…
Dana offers new axle shafts for off-road applications preview image Dana offers new axle shafts for off-road applications January 8, 2015 MAUMEE, Ohio — Dana has come out with new Spicer high-performance chromoly axle shafts for use with larger tires in off-road applications. They are made from SAE-4340 nickel chromoly steel…
Eaton Expands UltraShift Coverage preview image Eaton Expands UltraShift Coverage January 7, 2015 Eaton has enhanced its lineup of UltraShift PLUS automated transmissions by adding compatibility with 2-speed axles, mainly to increase the line's appeal among vocational customers
Utility Adds Roll Stability preview image Utility Adds Roll Stability January 7, 2015 Utility has become the first trailer-maker to include roll stability, from Bendix, as a standard base spec on a refrigerated trailer, in this case on its 3000R model
Eco-flaps Splash Guards preview image Eco-flaps Splash Guards January 7, 2015 Andersen Flaps has expanded its aerodynamic Eco-flaps splash guard line with the addition of an 18-in.-wide unit that can be paired with wide-based tires
Snap-on Masters Series Roll Cab preview image Snap-on Masters Series Roll Cab January 7, 2015 With a 12-in. deep drawer that holds and organizes eight power tools, the new Snap-on KRL1163 72-in. Master Series Roll Cab is said to provide a first-rate system for storing and securing air and cordless power tools.
ConMet Adds Brake Drums January 7, 2015 ConMet has introduced TruCast, a competitively priced brake drum designed to ensure optimum braking performance for heavy-duty truck and trailer applications.