Value-priced disc pad kit from Bendix preview image Value-priced disc pad kit from Bendix February 12, 2019 Bendix Spicer Foundation Brake has added the BA235 air disc brake pad kit to support buyers such as second or third vehicle owners. The product offers a lower-cost…
Phillips electrical assembly for liftgates preview image Phillips electrical assembly for liftgates February 12, 2019 Phillips Industries’ Weather-Tite M2 liftgate electrical assembly features a dual-pole plug connection that’s designed to resist corrosion and is interchangeable with any standard J3082 liftgate dual pole socket. Corrosion…
New severe-service tire from Bandag preview image New severe-service tire from Bandag February 12, 2019 Bridgestone has unveiled the Bandag BLSS retread for fleets that drive in on- and off-road conditions. The drive tire incorporates a tread compound that’s been formulated to resist cutting…
Dana calculator compares diesel, electric powertrains February 12, 2019 Dana has produced a total cost of ownership calculator, which will help fleets run cost comparisons between diesel and full-electric powertrain options. The calculator requires minimal input and includes visual…
Ram unveils chassis cab upgrades preview image Ram unveils chassis cab upgrades February 12, 2019 2019 Ram 5500 Chassis Cab SLT The 2019 Ram 3500, 4500, and 5500 Chassis Cabs incorporate an array of new features, complete with a 35,220-lb. towing capacity, a gross combined…
Anti-skid stick helps spot frozen wheels preview image Anti-skid stick helps spot frozen wheels February 12, 2019 Manufacturer Direct’s tire anti-skid stick, dubbed TASS, offers drivers a visual indicator to help spot frozen wheels caused by issues such as brake shoes that have frozen to…
Bendix offers value-priced disc brake pad kit preview image Bendix offers value-priced disc brake pad kit February 12, 2019 Bendix Spicer Foundation Brake has added the BA235 air disc brake pad kit to support buyers such as second or third vehicle owners. The product offers a lower-cost…
Liftgate electrical assembly resists corrosion preview image Liftgate electrical assembly resists corrosion February 12, 2019 Phillips Industries Weather-Tite M2 liftgate electrical assembly features a dual-pole plug connection that’s designed to resist corrosion and is interchangeable with any standard J3082 liftgate dual pole socket. Corrosion…
Volvo expands workstation availability preview image Volvo expands workstation availability February 11, 2019 Drivers who work the wheels of select Volvo trucks will soon have the option of a new space to work within the sleeper. The VNL 760 and 740…
Volvo workstation comes to three more truck models preview image Volvo workstation comes to three more truck models February 11, 2019 Volvo VNL 760 and 740 tractors, along with the VNX 740, can now be equipped with a workstation that transforms from a sitting area and table into a base for seating cushions that unfold into a bed.
Dana launches TCO calculator preview image Dana launches TCO calculator February 8, 2019 Dana has produced a total cost of ownership calculator, which will help fleets run cost comparisons between diesel and full-electric powertrain options. The calculator requires minimal input and includes visual…
Bandag drive tire built for severe service preview image Bandag drive tire built for severe service February 5, 2019 Bridgestone has unveiled the Bandag BLSS retread for fleets that drive in on- and off-road conditions. The drive tire incorporates a tread compound that’s been formulated to resist…
Rocketail Wing trailer fairing enhances airflow preview image Rocketail Wing trailer fairing enhances airflow January 31, 2019 The Rocketail Wing system is a SmartWay-certified rear trailer fairing that its makers say will save…
Fender bracket kit for Watson Chalin axle preview image Fender bracket kit for Watson Chalin axle January 31, 2019 Minimizer has a new steerable axle fender bracket kit for those with a Watson Chalin SL20K-2065 axle. The axle design itself is fairly new, but Minimizer said it…
Wabco remans trailer ABS, steering gears January 31, 2019 Wabco has introduced remanufactured versions of its Easy-Stop trailer ABS systems, as well as steering gears. The ABS is available in one- and two-modulator configurations with the options that will…
