Alcoa truck wheels shed weight preview image Alcoa truck wheels shed weight February 23, 2020 Alcoa Wheels is updating its product portfolio with the Ultra One 22.5 x 8.25-inch wheel that weighs in at 39 lb. — a full pound lighter than the…
FlowBelow a factory fit for Volvo, added by Alliance preview image FlowBelow a factory fit for Volvo, added by Alliance February 23, 2020 FlowBelow Aero’s Tractor AeroKit aerodynamic system is now a factory option on Volvo trucks – delivering estimated fuel savings of up to 2.23% based on SAE J1321 fuel economy…
Phillips Connect Technologies rolls out remote pre-checks preview image Trailers Phillips Connect Technologies rolls out remote pre-checks February 23, 2020 The ability to remotely conduct pre-check inspections on an entire trailer fleet at the touch of a button is the latest offering from Phillips Connect Technologies (PCT). Rob Phillips, founder…
Mitchell 1 makes wiring diagrams interactive preview image Software Mitchell 1 makes wiring diagrams interactive February 23, 2020 Mitchell 1 has updated its TruckSeries truck repair software by making wiring diagrams interactive. The update was announced at the Technology & Maintenance Council (TMC) meetings of the American Trucking…
Eaton upgrades IntelliConnect diagnostics system February 23, 2020 Eaton has unveiled a series of upgrades to its IntelliConnect remote diagnostics system, building on the tool that monitors fault codes in near real time, prioritizes critical events, and provides action plans.
Talbert trailer model increases versatility preview image Talbert trailer model increases versatility February 18, 2020 Talbert Manufacturing has updated its 60CC/55SA-LD trailer showcases a new hydraulically operated system that makes it possible to operate only the third axle or a combination of third…
Carrier Transicold adds Supra reefer units preview image Carrier Transicold adds Supra reefer units February 18, 2020 Carrier Transicold’s diesel-powered Supra reefer units now include three new models that are as much as 3 decibels quieter than earlier designs, and weigh 5-9% less than competitive…
Accuride wheels shed weight preview image Accuride wheels shed weight February 14, 2020 Accuride is shedding weight off its Accu-Lite family of aluminum wheels, and has also unveiled…
New moose bumpers won’t interfere with collision avoidance systems preview image New moose bumpers won’t interfere with collision avoidance systems February 6, 2020 Magnum Trailer and Equipment has introduced four new moose bumpers for fleet-model trucks, offering an extra level of protection without interfering with collision avoidance systems.
Geotab Marketplace adds PreClear preview image Geotab Marketplace adds PreClear February 5, 2020 Geotab Marketplace customers can now take advantage of Drivewyze’s PreClear weigh station bypass service thanks to a partnership between the two Canadian companies. Announced today during Geotab’s Connect 2020…
Goodyear plans regional drive tire February 5, 2020 Goodyear has announced that a 19.5-inch version of the Fuel Max RTD (Regional Traction Drive) tire line would be available in the second quarter this year. Targeted toward the last-mile…
Mack Granites incorporate Fusion preview image Mack Granites incorporate Fusion February 5, 2020 Mack Granites are now available with the next generation of Bendix Wingman Fusion – the camera- and radar-based driver assistance systems. The second generation of the system incorporates automatic emergency braking (AEB) as well as enhanced lane departure warnings.
Wabco updates diagnostic toolbox January 31, 2020 Wabco’s Toolbox Plus diagnostic software has been updated to support the company’s latest product releases. The electronic tool now supports Intelligent Antilock Braking System (iABS) for trailers, Modular Braking…
Reman compressors added to portfolio January 31, 2020 Wabco Reman Solutions is introducing remanufactured air compressors that promise to deliver performance equal to original equipment units. Each unit is disassembled, inspected, cleaned, honed, updated with new components,…
Wabco adds ADAS retrofit kits preview image Wabco adds ADAS retrofit kits January 31, 2020 Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) are not limited to trucks rolling directly off the factory floor. Wabco has introduced an Onside ADAS retrofit kit for several new applications.
