Flying J offers APU system
Flying J Enterprise Solutions said it released its new Cab Comfort System (CCS), a fully integrated high-end auxiliary power unit, to help truck fleets reduce engine idling and unnecessary emissions while providing the driver in-cab comfort and convenience while on the road.
Sloan updates Quick-Fix offerings
Sloan Transportation Products introduced new packaging along with a take-one brochure for its Quick-Fix product.
Hunter offers new rotor lathe
Hunter’s new OCL430MD hub-mounted rotor lathe is designed for shops that service medium-duty trucks and commercial vehicles.
Goodyear expands DuraSeal technology
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. said it would expand its self-sealing commercial tire technology to include more mixed-service tires for vehicles that require maximum off-road traction.
International introduces new technology for 8600
International Truck and Engine Corp. demonstrated a new tire and battery monitoring technology that will be introduced on its International 8600 model, used primarily by regional haul fleets.
Shop productivity
Productivity in truck fleet maintenance operations is affected by many factors, including equipment choices, shop design and layout. In particular, the proper selection of lifts can have a significant impact.
Managing the risk of hiring entry-level technicians
Hiring an entry-level technician, technician helper or apprentice can be a risky proposition, especially if the individual has few or no credentials that enable you to make a judgment about his or her technical knowledge or interest and ability to learn.
Chevron introduces synthetic transmission fluid
Chevron Products Co. introduced two new, premium synthetic transmission fluids designed specifically for the heavy-duty manual transmission market.
Kohler enters heavy-duty APU market
Kohler Power Systems will expand its generator product line to include an auxiliary power unit (APU) for the heavy-duty trucking industry.
Donaldson broadens extended oil filtration family
Donaldson Co. Inc. expanded application coverage of its Donaldson Endurance Plus family of oil filtration products, designed to reduce oil usage by as much as 50 percent for heavy-duty, on-road truck owners.
Parker to change plating process
The Hose Products Division of Parker Hannifin said it will be changing its plating to a process that no longer uses hexavalent chromium (Cr6), a substance that has been deemed environmentally hazardous.
Dometic, Lombardini team to offer APU
Dometic Environmental Corp. and Lombardini S.r.l. Italy announced an agreement to integrate Dometic’s auxiliary air conditioning systems with Lombardini’s Ecowind Power 702 auxiliary power unit (APU) for the North American trucking market.