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Continental’s ContiPressureCheck TPMS integrates with Truck-Lite Co.’s Road Ready trailer telematics

Continental has integrated the ContiPressureCheck tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) with the Road Ready trailer telematics system from Truck-Lite Co., the companies announced. Road Ready’s SmartBridge Integrator now broadcasts data from Continental’s ContiPressureCheck TPMS to the cloud, where it can be seen on the Road Ready user interface. This allows integration of tire pressure and temperature

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Yokohama debuts two new commercial tires

Yokohama Tire is introducing two new SmartWay-verified low-rolling-resistance tires tires: the 712L and 114R UWB. Manufactured in Yokohama’s plant in West Point, Miss., the 712L long-haul, drive tire will be available April 1 in four sizes: 295/75R22.5, 11R22.5, 285/75R24.5 and 11R24.5. “The deep-tread 712L offers advanced wear resistance, top-tier fuel efficiency and traction, and tough,

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East Manufacturing makes aluminum air tanks standard

East Manufacturing has made its aluminum air tank as standard on all trailer types and models. According to the company, this was done in an effort to reduce the weight of its trailers. Made with less corrosive and lighter material than the steel air tank, the aluminum air tank weighs 13.8 lbs., 10.7 lbs. less

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Geotab launches GO9 device

Geotab has launched its new GO9 telematics device. According to the company, features include better acceleration tracking, a more accurate GPS and better support for vehicle-generated data and for new vehicle types. More detailed features and benefits shared by the company include: Gyroscope & Enhanced Accelerometer: With the addition of a gyroscope, the GO9 device provides

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Thermo King names 2018 Dealer of the Year

Thermo King West, headquartered in Tolleson, Ariz., has been named Thermo King‘s 2018 North America Dealer of the Year. “Thermo King West’s success is a direct result of its commitment to excellence,” said Dane Taival, vice president and general manager for Thermo King North America. “This is a dealership that leads by example, consistently investing

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Dana completes purchase of Drive Systems segment of Oerlikon Group

Dana Inc. announced that it has completed the acquisition of the Drive Systems segment of the Oerlikon Group, including the Graziano and Fairfield brands. Dana says that this will create several opportunities for the company, including: Extending Dana’s current technology portfolio, especially in the area of high-precision helical gears for the light- and commercial-vehicle markets,

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Class 8 truck orders quiet in February

According to the numbers from ACT Research Co. and FTR, Class 5-8 orders remained subdued in February, continuing to cool off after the record-setting year that was 2018. FTR reports that preliminary North American Class 8 orders for February remained subdued for the second consecutive months at 16,700 units, up 5% month-over-month but down 58%

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All the small things: Using technology to get a leg up on the competition

Fleet management is all about the small things. The trucking industry is a fiercely competitive one. With so many fleets out there, all providing similar services with similar equipment, finding any advantage, however small, can translate to a major leg up on your competition. This is the goal for you, the fleet manager, when using

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PacLease expedites Kenworth, Peterbilt Trucks for lease customers

With truck sales strong, and backlogs growing, PacLease says those looking to get into new trucks right away can avoid the wait through a full-service lease with PacLease. “The trucking industry had the strongest sales in over a decade for Class 8 and medium-duty vehicles in the U.S. and Canada,” said Michelle Harry, PacLease’s director

Isuzu announces two new Class 5 gas trucks; adds Mobileye advanced driver assistance system to N-Series and F-Series

Isuzu Commercial Truck of America announced that it will launch two new Class 5 gasoline trucks next year. The two trucks are: the NQR Gas (with a target GVWR of 17,950 lbs.) and the NRR Gas (with a target GVWR of 19,500 lbs.). Both will be powered by a General Motors 6.0-liter Vortec V8 supplied

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Photo gallery: Work Truck Show 2019

Last week, Fleet Equipment visited the annual NTEA Work Truck Show in Indianapolis, where we caught up on the latest news and equipment from the medium-duty, vocational and construction segments. Scroll to the bottom of this post for links to all the news from the show, and in the meantime, enjoy a photo gallery of

ASA Electronics introduces six-channel rear sensor system

ASA Electronics has introduced the Voyager CVPS19 Rear Sensor System, a proximity sensor system that offers six-channel capability. The CVPS19 system comes standard with four sensors to be installed along the rear bumper or body of the vehicle. Two additional sensors can be added to the base system to detect obstructions along the roofline like

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