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Graco introduces new electric grease jockey

ATLANTA, Ga. – Dan Jensen admits that talking grease isn’t sexy. The global product marketing manager for Graco was at the North American Commercial Vehicle Show to promote the latest…

Thermo King launches electric APU, Connected Precedent

ATLANTA, Ga. – Thermo King showed two new products at the North American Commercial Vehicle show, including an electric-powered auxiliary power unit (APU) and a connected trailer refrigeration unit (TRU).

Hino to introduce new Classes 7/8 trucks

MINERAL WELLS, W.V. – Hino has announced it is expanding its U.S. operations, and introducing a new line of Classes 7 and 8 trucks. The company is converting a former…

Meritor developing e-axles

ATLANTA, Ga. – Meritor is developing a new family of electric drive axles, suspensions, and support systems as it prepares for an era of electrified commercial vehicles. “Essentially, we’re focusing…

Accuride rolls forward in global push

ATLANTA, Ga. – Accuride expects its deal to acquire German-based Mefro Wheels will close in the fourth quarter of this year, but the maker of wheels and wheel end components…

Accuride unveils set-and-forget hub system

ATLANTA, Ga. – Accuride vice president – OEM sales, trailer, and municipal Neil McIrvin still remembers a fleet owner who asked why the industry couldn’t make a wheel end system…

Ryder, Aperia team up

ATLANTA, Ga. – After recently logging more than a billion miles on their flagship product, the Halo Inflation System, Aperia Technologies announced they will be partnering with Ryder System to…

eNow pictures a sunny future

ATLANTA, Ga. – eNow is ready and eager for a world where solar power turns vehicles into mobile charging stations. That was the message delivered by president and founder of…

Kinedyne plans to deliver new cargo solutions for final-mile deliveries

ATLANTA, Ga. – Fleets serving all-important final mile deliveries generated through e-commerce need to load and unload in some tight places. But Kinedyne is bringing a load-rated curtain-sided system to…

Trucker Buddy names new executive director

ATLANTA, Ga. – Involved with Trucker Buddy International for 25 years, executive director Randy Schwartzenburg feels it’s time to pass the torch. At the North American Commercial Vehicle (NACV) Show…

Utility hosts trailer telematics panel

ATLANTA, Ga. – The power of telematics continues to advance, and there are still plenty of opportunities to be realized – especially when it comes to the rolling assets seen…

Bitimec reveals new battery-powered Wash Bot at NACV show

ATLANTA, Ga. — Bitimec revealed its all-new battery-powered Wash Bot at the North American Commercial Vehicle (NACV) show this week. The new Wash Bot relies solely on battery power and…

Eberspaecher shows off emissions control systems

ATLANTA, Ga. – Eberspaecher, best known for its climate control systems, brought its line of exhaust aftertreatment systems to the North American Commercial Vehicle show. Jack Riddle, director, advanced product…

SAF-Holland reveals new lift axle, fifth wheel safety retrofit kit

ATLANTA, Ga. – SAF-Holland has introduced a new steerable lift axle, and a retrofit kit for its Elite electronic lock indicator for fifth wheels. Both products were announced at the…

FlowBelow makes its AeroKit driver-friendly

ATLANTA, Ga. – FlowBelow announced it has enhanced its flagship fuel-saving Tractor AeroKit system by adding a new “quick-release” fairing option. The new easy-to-use AeroKit was introduced and on display…