Cooper Tire adds drop deck trailers tire sizes to Roadmaster line
Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. has added two new sizes to its Roadmaster RM272 commercial tire line for drop-deck trailers, with the new sizes 11R22.5 and 295/75R22.5. Designed to ward off irregular wear and damage due to curbing, the RM272 features a four-belt steel casing and has a slightly rounded tread footprint, along with a reinforced
Great Dane service technician training program receives ASE accreditation
Great Dane has received accreditation from the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) for its service technician training program. This is the first time a semi-trailer original equipment manufacturer (OEM) has received ASE accreditation for a technician training program. The ASE accreditation is through the ASE Continuing Automotive Service Education (CASE) program. Great Dane’s
RMJ Technologies’ Predictive Coach software added to Geotab marketplace
RMJ Technologies has announced the availability of its Predictive Coach software on the Geotab marketplace. Predictive Coach, according to the company, provides a customizable and 100% automated fleet driver training system. Using Geotab’s advanced telematics data, Predictive Coach automatically delivers comprehensive training based on driver behavior that can be completed via a laptop, tablet, or
A.R.E. offers truck caps and tonneaus for Ford Super Duty
A.R.E. Accessories is offering owners of 2017 Ford Super Duty pickups a complete lineup of fiberglass truck caps and tonneau covers, which fit all F-250, F-350, F-450 and dually models with all bed and cab configurations. A.R.E.’s truck caps are available in aluminum or fiberglass with a variety of add-on options, including various window configurations,
Route4Me added to Geotab marketplace
Route4Me Inc., a comprehensive dynamic route optimization platform that uses data, data science and machine learning to optimize multi-driver and multi-destination routes, has been added to the Geotab marketplace. Key features of the Route4Me and Geotab platform integration, as described by the company, include: Mobile app – companies can send routes directly from Route4Me
East Manufacturing offers Hendrickson MAXX22T as air disc brake package option
East Manufacturing has announced that the Hendrickson MAXX22T trailer air disc brake with Dura-Light hub will be offered as the preferred air disc brake package option on East trailers. The MAXX22T with Dura-Light hub will be the preferred ADB option but additional brands are available. According to the company, MAXX22T features include the lightweight Dura-Light hub with a premium
Bendix Wingman Advanced now available for Kenworth T270, T370
The Bendix Wingman Advanced system is now available for order as an option for Kenworth T270 and T370 medium-duty trucks. The radar-based collision mitigation system delivers adaptive cruise control with braking, along with autonomous emergency braking technology to help drivers mitigate rear-end collisions. “This proven Bendix technology is popular with our Class 8 fleet customers.
Stemco launches Zip-Torq axle fastener
Stemco has released the new Zip-Torq single-piece axle fastener. According to Stemco, Zip-Torq simplifies and streamlines the wheel end bearing adjustment with its single-piece, unitized design. The Zip-Torq eliminates special tooling and loose components like clips, keepers, snap rings or screws, the company added. The patented Zip-Torq heavy-duty self-locking mechanism also delivers increased simplicity and
Preventative maintenance to avoid CSA brake violations
There’s a lot to remember when inspecting brakes; fleets need to make sure everything is operating properly, and that potentially costly CSA violations can be avoided. Fleet Equipment polled our experts from our CSA brake story on the steps they recommend taking in a brake inspection. Read the full story on common issues that lead to CSA violations,
BOLT introduces Off-Vehicle Coupler Lock
Breakthrough One-Key Lock Technology (BOLT) has introduced a Off-Vehicle Coupler Lock that secures a trailer when it’s not attached to a vehicle. The Off-Vehicle Coupler Lock features BOLT’s patented one-key lock technology, which permanently programs locks to the vehicle’s ignition key for single-key use no matter how many BOLT locks are being used. The lock is
Dana to supply axles, driveshafts for 2018 Isuzu FTR
Dana Inc. announced that it will be supplying axles and driveshafts for the 2018 Isuzu FTR, which will begin production in mid-2017. The 2018 Isuzu FTR will be assembled with a Spicer single-reduction drive axle, Spicer E-Series steer axles, and a Spicer Life Series driveshaft from Dana’s Spicer line. “We chose Spicer axles and driveshafts
Advanced safety systems maintenance tips
Advanced safety systems such as full-stability and collision mitigation technology occupy a growing part of the commercial vehicle landscape; fleets are adopting them in greater numbers, and electronic stability control (ESC) systems will be required on most new Class 7 and 8 commercial vehicles under National Highway Traffic Safety Administration rules taking effect next year. Air
