Utility Trailer Sales Southeast Texas to open parts location in San Benito, Texas
Utility Trailer Manufacturing Co., manufacturer of refrigerated trailers and a leading manufacturer of dry freight vans, flatbeds and Tautliner curtainsided trailers, announced the opening of a new parts location in San Benito, Texas on June 1, 2014. Utility Trailer Sales Southeast Texas’ new location encompasses a 2,400-sq.-ft. showroom, parts counter and office space with 7,250
Proper wheel end inspection and maintenance tips
It is important to periodically inspect a vehicle’s wheel ends to ensure safety and maximize over-the-road performance. Inspection will help determine if a wheel end repair is necessary. SKF recommends performing a detailed inspection of all wheel ends every 100,000 miles, or every 12 months, whichever comes first. Before performing an inspection, always follow the
Hendrickson launches Aero Guard fixed mount bumper for International ProStar
Hendrickson Bumper and Trim announces the release of the all makes Aero Guard resin bumper for International ProStar with a fixed mounting bracket that retrofits to all truck year models. Aero Guard bumpers are exclusive to Hendrickson and are engineered for increased impact durability and to weigh less. In addition, the Aero Guard bumper for ProStar offers nearly
FTR Shippers Conditions Index continues to reflect tight capacity
FTR’s Shippers Conditions Index (SCI) for March was basically unchanged from February at a reading of -8.7. The negative level of the SCI reflects extremely tight capacity available to haul goods. FTR currently expects the tight environment for shippers to moderate slightly in the coming months unless freight growth picks up as a result of
Meritor adds two new axle ratios aimed at improving fuel efficiency
Meritor Inc. is adding optimized axle ratios to its proven 14X rear-drive axle portfolio. Meritor’s 14X tandem drive axles with a 2.79 ratio will be available for production in June and a 2.85 ratio will be ready later this summer. When used in combination with the Cummins and Eaton SmartAdvantage Powertrain, the new axle ratios will
Eaton Fuller Advantage offers added fuel savings for Kenworth T680
Truck purchasers have a new advantage when they specify the Eaton Fuller Advantage 10-speed automated transmission with the fuel-efficient Kenworth T680. “By optimizing the Kenworth T680 with the new Eaton Fuller Advantage 10-speed automated transmission and 2014 PACCAR MX-13 engine, Kenworth introduces a new opportunity for long-haul and regional operators to achieve fuel savings,” said
Stemco releases new Aeris SmartSense automatic driver alert system
Stemco Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), provider of commercial vehicle tire inflation systems and commercial tire monitoring systems, announces the release of an upgrade to its Aeris line of high-performance automatic tire inflation systems. Aeris SmartSense technology features an advanced driver alert system that identifies which wheel ends are taking air for faster corrective action. “There
Mitsubishi Fuso authorizes new Diamond Mark used truck warranty
Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America Inc. (MFTA) announced that it will make a used-truck warranty option available through its authorized dealers for any used FUSO work truck up to seven years old with less than 300,000 miles on it at time of purchase. The Diamond Mark used truck warranty is available at three different coverage intervals
Oliver Rubber introduces drive retread for long haul, regional applications
Oliver Rubber, provider of products and services to the tire retreading industry, has launched the Oliver Performance Drive, a drive position retread for long haul and regional applications. “The Performance Drive is the newest Oliver product. It is designed with unique properties to assist fleet operations in controlling their overall tire expenditures,” said Philip Boarts,
PIT announces membership discount: Bison Transport encourages fleets to join
FPInnovations’ Performance Innovation Transport (PIT) group, a not-for-profit engineering and research group for the North American trucking industry, announced it is offering a 20% discount to fleets that join PIT before the end of June 2014. Benefits for the Canadian and U.S. fleets becoming members of the independent testing organization include: the ability to choose
FTR reports April Class 8 orders tempered from hot pace of previous months
FTR has released preliminary data showing April 2014 North American Class 8 truck net orders at 24,115, 11% below March results. While orders tempered in April 2014 from the torrid pace set in the previous four months, they were 5% above a year ago, continuing the year-over-year positive comparisons for a fifteenth consecutive month. Class
Air Lift unveils new LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate air spring kit
Air Lift Co. has expanded its line of suspension solutions with the release of its new LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate air spring kits. Air Lift’s exclusive LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate air springs kits are designed to fit half-ton, three-quarter-ton and 1-ton pickups equipped with leaf springs, boosting towing and hauling safety and comfort when drivers need it most.
