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Luber-finer talks filter, University

Pete Haskell with Luber-finer spoke with Fleet Equipment at the 2015 Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, Ky., about the company’s ExtremeClean Cabin Air Filter product and Luber-finer University—a training module for salespeople, technicians and counterpeople. Click here for FE Video coverage from the show.

Big data is a BIG deal

According to Steve Bryan, Vigillo chief executive officer, “There’s no question that the data generated in trucking operations is growing at an astounding rate. The real challenge is how to efficiently mine that data and use it effectively.” Tractor, trailer, driver and operations systems are generating vast amounts of structured and unstructured data. At all

Vigillo big data trucking
Connecting components: Spec’ing the proper lighting harness

Reaping the benefits of LED lamps goes beyond simply spec’ing the product. The wiring harness plays a major role in today’s LED solutions. “Here’s the thing that always bothered me: You have fleet managers who are going with the expense of LED lights that are more expensive than incandescent, but they’ll still use the same

Wiring harnesses play a major role in today’s LED solutions.
VDO TPMS Catalog features expanded REDI-Sensor multi-application TPMS coverage

Continental Commercial Vehicles & Aftermarket released its new VDO 2014 TPMS Replacement Parts Program catalog. This catalog has been expanded to include the latest application validations for the VDO REDI-Sensor Multi-Application TPMS sensor service solution, which now provides extensive coverage for domestic, Asian and European vehicles in North America with just four sensor SKUs. The overall

VDO TMPS Catalog
Kenworth adds Bendix air disc brakes option for T370 medium-duty conventional

Kenworth Truck Co. announced that factory-installed Bendix ADB22X front and rear air disc brakes are now available for new Kenworth T370 medium-duty conventional trucks. “Fleets and truck operators purchasing new Kenworth T370s can now benefit from the automotive-like feel, lightweight design, ease of maintenance and superior performance offered by Bendix front and rear air disc brakes,”

Kenworth Adds Bendix Front and Rear Air Disc Brakes
CMA launches New Double Coin Tires mobile app

Double Coin Tires and CMA, tire manufacturer and marketer, is pleased to announce the launch of a new Double Coin Tires mobile application available for Apple iPhone and Android smartphones. The free Double Coin Tires mobile application uses global positioning system (GPS) offers multiple capabilities including the ability to search for Double Coin dealership locations within

Double Coin Mobile Application
Bridgestone launches all-position steer radial

Designed for severe service and on-highway applications, the R244 All-Position Steer Radial Tire from Bridgestone Commercial Solutions was developed to meet the demands of dump truck and concrete mixer applications with trucks that spend a higher percentage of time in on-highway use. The tire’s wide base ribbed steer pattern, the company noted, performs in both

Mack delivers Capitol Christmas tree

After a journey of more than 5,000 miles, a Mack Pinnacle delivered the 2013 Capitol Christmas Tree to the U.S. Capitol. The tree traveled from the Colville National Forest in the state of Washington to the west lawn of the U.S. Capitol, making stops in communities across the country. The 88-ft. Engelmann Spruce was hand-selected

Mack Trucks named Stephen Roy North American president

Mack Trucks Inc. announced that Stephen Roy has been named president of North American Sales and Marketing, effective Jan. 1, 2014. Roy has led the company’s aftermarket business since 2008, and will succeed Kevin Flaherty, who is retiring after more than 40 years of dedicated service.

Freightliner Custom Chassis showcases bus chassis technologies

The newest version of the S2C commercial bus chassis from Freightliner Custom Chassis (FCCC) can be powered by a 300-HP Cummins ISB 6.7 engine rated at 660 lb./ft. of torque. The S2C chassis is designed for cutaway bus bodies.

Mack adds leasing locations

Mack Leasing System recently added 11 new member dealer locations in the U.S. and Canada to its growing association of independent Mack Trucks dealerships across North America that now provide full-service leasing, short- or long-term rental and contract services.

Volvo Trucks announces new leasing locations

Volvo Truck Leasing System recently expanded its network of locations in the U.S. and Canada to include 10 new sites in its association of independent Volvo Trucks dealerships throughout North America that provides full-service leasing, short- or long-term rental and service contracts to its customers.