Freightliner’s Cascadia NG Sleeper August 1, 2014 The Cascadia natural gas powered tractor is now available with a 48-in. sleeper cab, and there's a bunch of new options for all Cascadias, including daycab roof fairings and a new air dryer
New Hendrickson Lift Axles August 1, 2014 Hendrickson has introduced a new lift-axle platform for non-steer and steerable applications using round axles for heavy- and severe-duty work, with ratings to 25,000 lb
Webtech Driver Center on MDT 3200 August 1, 2014 Webtech Wireless has announced availability of its Driver Center software application on the new MDT 3200 mounted in-cab device, joining other portables
New East Aluminum Dropdeck August 1, 2014 East Manufacturing has announced the launch of a new aluminum dropdeck 'beavertail' trailer with level deck ramp system for heavy-duty applications, with a structural load rating of 80,000-lb beam capacity overall
Fuel Tank Option: Freightliner M2 August 1, 2014 A between-the-rails fuel tank is now available as an option for Freightliner M2 106 emergency truck configurations, aimed at ambulance applications
In-Cab Scanner Android App August 1, 2014 ScanIQ has added an interesting scanning app to its line of portable scanners, which it says provides an easy process for sending and receiving documents while on the road
HOS and Navigation Updates August 1, 2014 Rand McNally releases comprehensive HOS and navigation updates for mobile fleet-management products, including the HD 100, TND 760, and TPC 7600
Valspar Renews Shop Floors August 1, 2014 Keeping a shop floor clean should be an easier task with new Valspar Epoxy Concrete Coatings for Concrete, which is claimed to protect and beautify garage floors, making them look like new.
Video and Data Analytics August 1, 2014 Meritor WABCO links with SmartDrive to create the ProView fleet performance management system aimed at improving both safety and efficiency
Wide-base Yokohama Tires August 1, 2014 The 902L and 709L ultra-wide-base drive tires, first shown at the Mid-America show, bring weight savings, traction, and long wear. They both come in size 445/50R22.5.
Variable Fan Drive August 1, 2014 Horton has introduced the Modulator LCV40 fully variable fan drive and WindMaster plastic LS11 fan , suitable for a wide variety of agricultural, construction, and transportation equipment
Mitsubishi 200 Amp Alternator August 1, 2014 Mitsubishi Electric introduced a new member to its family of alternators at Mid-America: the Diamond Power A200 (DP A200) alternator for heavy-duty trucks. It features many new technologies, earning five new patents.
Trail King Aluminum Step-deck August 1, 2014 Trail King celebrated its 40th anniversary with a new prototype trailer at the Mid-America show, the versatile AACS all-aluminum step-deck
Enhanced Roll Stability August 1, 2014 Bendix TABS-6 Advanced trailer roll-stability system now offers automatic lift-axle control to help reduce tire wear and fuel consumption by maintaining proper per-axle weight load.
Continental Shows Five New Tires August 1, 2014 New additions to Continental's Hybrid and EcoPlus tire lines include the EcoPlus HS3 that's said to offer a 10% reduction in rolling resistance and a 12% increase in mileage over the previous long-haul steer tire.