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Fleet Equipment NPW ENewsletter: June 11, 2010

Grote launches Trilliant Technology Tour in first of 80-plus cities Grote's Trilliant Technology Tour road show will hit more than 80 locations this year, beginning in the northern United States and parts of Canada this summer and ending with southern states during its return leg in the fall and winter. The tour's cu...

SAF-Holland introduces new Atlas and Classic series landing gear The new Atlas and Classic series landing gear from SAF-Holland integrate market-accepted features and technologies from former Binkley, Austin-Westran and Holland products. Atlas series models feature a three-gear constant mesh gearbox, as well as Fl...

New Speedy Wash line designed to make truck washing easy The new Speedy Wash line of motorized power washers from Bitimec allows one single operator to soap, wash and rinse trucks and trailers in less than eight minutes, the company said. The self-traction, self-powered machine applies soap, power-brush-wa...

Dometic offers remanufactured auxiliary air conditioning systems Dometic said it now offers remanufactured auxiliary HVAC units for truck sleepers. The units, which come with a one-year warranty and are backed by the company's nationwide service network, operate on 115-volt AC power and work with most types of aux...

Eaton clutches, transmissions take top Daimler awards Eaton Corp earned two Master of Quality awards from Daimler Trucks North America for its clutch and transmission operations in San Luis Potosi, Mexico. The San Luis Potosi facility manufactures and supplies Eaton's lineup of medium- and heavy-duty cl...

Verizon purchases 576 Chevrolet hybrid pickups for its green fleet Verizon purchased 576 Chevrolet Silverado Hybrids, which the company will deploy in urban areas in various markets. The trucks, which blend an internal combustion engine with battery-powered electric motors, deliver up to a 40% improvement in city fu...

IPA introduces electrical troubleshooting tool Innovative Products of America said its new Pulsar with electronic fuse saver troubleshoots and identifies short circuits, parasitic and excessive amperage draws in vehicle electrical circuits. The tool can be connected in line with virtually any veh...

Brochures show applications for Eaton's UltraShift Plus transmissions Eaton Corp. published two new color brochures that outline the features and benefits of its new lineup of UltraShift Plus heavy-duty automated transmissions. The brochures are designed for over-the-road fleets, owner operators and truck dealers, and ...

Zolatone introduces Z-line commercial products The new Z-Line High Performance Finishes is a commercial line of primers and topcoats that suit all customers' needs, from OEM production and construction to refinish and fleet, according to Zolatone Automotive, Industrial & Marine. Z-Line has a wide...

Sioux introduces Steam-Flo steam generator Sioux Corp. introduced a waste-oil burner option to its line of steam generators.The waste oil Steam-Flo produces 345 lbs. of saturated steam per hour and burns 2.9 gal. per hour of waste oil. Each unit meets requirements of CSD-1 of the ASME code, a...

Environmentally safe truck and heavy equipment wash Oil Eater's new, environmentally safe wash is formulated to effectively remove grease, diesel, dirt, bird droppings and much more from trucks and heavy equipment. Oil Eater is a low VOC cleaner/degreaser that is non-acid, non-corrosive, non-hazardous...

Snap-on No Compromise Tour hits the Midwest, West this summer Snap-on's No Compromise Tour will make stops across the West and Midwest this summer. The tour is open to the public and provides visitors with the opportunity to speak with Snap-on officials about the company's tools.