Stertil-Koni releases new compressed air-in-platform kit
Stertil-Koni has released a compressed air-in-platform kit for use with the company’s 4-Post and Skylift platform lift. The compressed air piping system from Stertil-Koni is attached directly to the lifting platform, allowing technicians to run pneumatic tools while servicing a vehicle. The piping and air hoses are attached directly to the vehicle lift, so tripping
Rebounds continue in ACT Research’s June For-Hire Trucking Index
The latest release of ACT Research’s For-Hire Trucking Index, with June data, showed continued improvement in the diffusion index measures tracked. June’s Volume Index rose to 70.4 in June, from 19.3 in April and 50.2 in May, with pricing and productivity at 65.2 and 69.9, respectively. Capacity remained stuck in neutral, hovering near the 50
Gabriel launches new online dealer locator
Gabriel Ride Control, LLC has launched a new Gabriel Ride Control Dealer Locator on its website. This new dealer locator is now available to help commercial vehicle customers locate a ride control retail or installation facility in their local area in the U.S. and Canada. Dealers listed in the search results stock Gabriel’s FleetLine Heavy-Duty
PACCAR posts strong earnings despite five weeks of closed factories; shares updates on electric vehicles
PACCAR earned net income of $147.7 million in the second quarter, compared to $619.7 million earned in the same period last year, according to the company’s latest financial statement. Second quarter net sales and financial services revenues were $3.06 billion, compared to $6.63 billion achieved in the second quarter of 2019. “PACCAR closed its factories
Prestolite Electric releases Leece-Nevile M93, M97 6kW starters
Prestolite Electric has expanded its portfolio of starters with the introduction of Leece-Neville M93 and M97 24V 6kW starters, which the company says are designed to provide power for a variety of medium-duty and heavy-duty applications, as well as off-highway vehicles and buses. Prestolite says features and benefits of the new starters include: 10- and
Hyliion launches Hypertruck Electric Range Extender
Hyliion Inc. has launched the Hypertruck Electric Range Extender (ERX), a long-haul, fully-electric powertrain which the company says delivers superior performance, emissions reductions and cost-savings to the global trucking industry. The launch of the Hypertruck ERX is anchored by logistics company Agility, which has confirmed a pre-order of up to 1,000 trucks and has agreed
Watch: An electric truck charging infrastructure for your fleet’s needs
So, you’re ready to find a utility partner to establish your own electric truck charging infrastructure. You’ve already figured out your power needs and you start making calls, but there’s a problem – you quickly discover that heavy-duty charging infrastructure is basically the wild west. Kilowatt charging speed and capacity options are all on the
Freightliner updates Smart Source app with enhanced product support features
Freightliner says recent updates to its Smart Source app include a new design, personalized notification options and enhanced product support features. The Smart Source app helps drivers stay connected with Freightliner for up-to-date product news, training videos and support information, the company says. In addition to a new design, Freightliner says updates to Smart Source
Phillips Industries releases X-Tend day cab tracker bar extension
Phillips Industries has released a new X-Tend day cab tracker bar extension for tractor model applications with back windows. The company says the X-Tend’s design prevents damage and decreases driver distraction from cables banging up against the back of the cab by extending them out an additional 8 in. from the tracker bar. The X-Tend
Tirescanner, Wrench to provide mobile tire installation for fleets
Wrench has announced a partnership with Tirescanner to offer on-demand mobile tire installation to fleet vehicles. Through this partnership, Wrench technicians will have access to Tirescanner’s nationwide network of mobile tire vans, enabling next-day install scheduling of any brand or tire for most fleet vehicles at the driver’s home, or a place convenient to them,
Rep. Chris Pappas (D-N.H.) Calls for FET Suspension
Rep. Chris Pappas (D-N.H.) sent a letter to the Democratic leaders of the U.S. House of Representatives July 21 calling for suspension of the 12% federal excise tax (FET) on heavy-duty trucks and trailers until the end of 2021 in the next Coronavirus stimulus bill. American Truck Dealers (ATD) leads the Modernize the Truck Fleet
ACT Research: June truck orders approach a return to normal
According to ACT Research’s latest numbers, May and June commercial vehicle orders have returned to something closer to life as usual, following the shutdowns of March and April. “A survey of the current business landscape shows a picture of intensifying cross-currents, with an uncertain outcome,” said Kenny Vieth, ACT Research’s president and senior analyst. “On
