Products

Pneumatic Trailer Legs

The PTS50 pneumatic trailer support system from Prime Transport Solutions replaces the traditional gear-driven leg assembly -- removing the crank handle and the work involved in using it, significantly improving driver health and safety

Oracles offers transportation managers a cloud option

REDWOOD SHORES, Cal.–Oracle has released Oracle Transportation Management Cloud and Oracle Global Trade Management Cloud. The newly offered cloud option enables customers of all sizes to quickly deploy and benefit…

New severe duty oil coming from Chevron (eventually)

SAN RAMON, Calif. — Unlike their American neighbours, Canadians hoping to buy Chevron Products Company’s new severe duty oil will have to wait until after the winter’s snows have melted.

New 6×2 Dana Spicer tandem axle

KIRKLAND, Wa. – Kenworth’s new 6×2 Class-8 tandem axle works with both dual and wide-base tires. According to the company, the Dana Spicer EconoTrek 6×2 is up to 3%…

Mack offers new Super Econodyne

GREENSBORO, NC — Mack Trucks has a new powertrain suited for regional and bulk haul runs. The MP7 Super Econodyne (SE) puts out 405hp and 1,560 lb.-ft of torque. When…

Kenworth offers Allison FuelSense package

KIRKLAND, Wash. — Kenworth has announced availability of Allison Transmission’s FuelSense package. FuelSense delivers a unique package of software and electronic controls that target critical components of a truck’s duty…

Kenworth offering Alcoa Ultra One wheel

KIRKLAND, Wash. — Kenworth is now offering the Alcoa Ultra One wheel on its Class 8 and medium-duty trucks. The new wheel is said to be 17% stronger and five…

Space-saver battery box option available on select Peterbilts

DENTON, Tex. – Peterbilt announced today that it would be offering a compact, space-saver battery box for its SmartAir  system on Model 579. The new battery box is made of…

Stemco rolls out new CentriFuse brake drums

LONGVIEW, Tex. – Stemco announced the release of its new CentriFuse Heavy Duty brake drums today. The CentriFuse brake drums were made to increase performance for on- and off-highway use.

Eaton recognized for Synflex air brake tubing

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. – Eaton received some praise this week as it received the 2013 Quality Excellence Award from Hino Motors Canada and Hino Manufacturing USA. Credit for the award…

Western Star Web site gets a facelift

PORTLAND, Ore. – Western Star has revamped its Web site to better serve customer who visit the site via their mobile or tablet devices. Mobile and tablet visitors of…

Garmin’s new fleet navigation tools compatible with Android

OLATHE, Kan. — Garmin has released two new fleet navigators that are compatible with Android devices. The fleet 660 is designed for local fleets while the 670 is intended for…

Bridgestone offers new Firestone steer tire, Bandag retread

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Bridgestone Commercial Solutions has introduced a new Firestone steer tire and Bandag retread. The Firestone FS561 is suitable for on-highway use in high-scrub environments. It’s an…

Rand McNally announces latest GPS system at GATS

DALLAS, Tx. – Rand McNally had a couple of announcements at the Great American Trucking Show this week. Rand McNally TND 730 First, the company introduced the fourth generation…

Alliance Truck Parts announces release of new brake drum

PORTLAND, Ore. – Alliance Truck Parts gas announced it is expanding its brake line to include an Alliance 16.5” x 5” RSD steer axle brake drum. The new brake drum…