Truck tire retreads: Taking advantage of verified SmartWay offerings
“SmartWay verification is becoming an increasingly important designation for retreads as more fleets realize that the use of fuel-efficient retreads can help them control their costs more effectively,” says Brian Buckham, general manager of product marketing for Goodyear Commercial Tire. “By leveraging new tire compounding technology and tread designs, we can continue to make strides
Corralling corrosion: Procedures to protect your trucks
The cost of not dealing with corrosion on the front end is more than you might think. Scott Simmonds, SKF USA Inc. vice president of heavy-duty sales, told the story of one major fleet that ran a three-year study giving the vehicles a full spray of Krown KL73, a solvent-free moisture displacer, once per year. The
Paints and primers that protect your truck for the long haul
People judge a book by a cover. It happens. First impressions matter and the same goes for fleets: Customers may judge your service based on your trucks’ finishes. Beyond that, corrosion is a big culprit in undermining the longevity of your equipment. So let’s start at the finish. “There are two reasons to refinish a
Quantum Technologies releases new Q-Cab 180 DGE
Quantum Technologies has announced the release of a new product, the Q-Cab 180 DGE. Quantum claims that this new back of the cab CNG system has the highest fuel capacity in the industry. According to the company, these are the benefits of the new Q-Cab 180 DGE: * Available in 160 DGE and 180 DGE *
Clore Automotive releases new jump starter with AGM batteries
Clore Automotive has introduced the HT1224AGM from Solar, an upgraded commercial jump starter that incorporates onboard AGM batteries and is built for spill-free convenience, longer cycling life and greater reliability. This jump starter, pictured right, provides 12 and 24 Volt jump starting capability, and the use of AGM batteries eliminates the damage caused by unit tipping when traditional flooded
Urethane Supply releases 6066-CG Nitrocell nitrogen plastic welder
Urethane Supply Co., specialists in plastic repair and refinishing for vehicles, has released its new 6066-CG Nitrocell Nitrogen Plastic Welder. Urethane Supply introduced the first commercialized nitrogen plastic welder to the collision repair industry in 2006, and the new 6066-CG Nitrocell is the latest in that line. The new 6066-CG is designed to generate its own nitrogen gas
Penray’s tips on battery maintenance in the summer
Editor’s note: The following is a release from chemical company Penray Inc. on the care and maintenance of batteries during the summer. All information and tips are Penray’s own. Does my battery need attention in the hot summer months? You bet it does! Reliable starting depends on battery care year-round. Folks most often associate battery care with
Recall announced for commercial light-duty BFGoodrich tires
BFGoodrich Tires has announced that it is recalling approximately 129,000 tires that were sold in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. Approximately 104,000 of the recalled tires were sold in the U.S. market. These tires are primarily found on commercial light trucks, as well as full-sized heavy-duty vans, small RVs and some 3/4 and one ton pick-up
Peterbilt offers Maxwell ultracapacitor-powered Engine Start Module
Maxwell Technologies Inc. and Peterbilt Motors Co. have announced that Peterbilt trucks will now begin offering Maxwell’s ultracapacitor-powered Engine Start Module (ESM) on new Model 579 and 567 trucks as a factory-installed option. Maxwell’s ESM enables fleets to give their drivers the starting reliability they demand while increasing payload, according to the company. The ultracapacitor
Haldex expands water pump lineup
Air brake systems manufacturer Haldex has announced the expansion of its remanufactured water pump line to include Eastern Industries water pumps. Haldex will initially add over 24 new SKUs of the Eastern Industries water pumps with further expansion scheduled later in the year. The expansion will give Haldex one of the largest medium- and heavy-duty water pump offering in the
Minimizer highlights single tire work bench
The single tire work bench, part of Minimizer’s maintenance line, is once again available for purchase, as the company has restocked distributors’ shelves to meet demand. Previously, the tire bench was backordered since its initial June release. As its name implies, the single tire work bench sits on a single tire, holding the tools during a repair job.
Shell launches artificial intelligence-powered Virtual Assistant
Shell has launched an artificial intelligence-driven service for customers, the Shell Virtual Assistant. It is an interactive shop on the Shell website where customers and distributors can ask common lubricant-related questions, available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Customers and distributors type in their question via an online message window, and avatars Emma and Ethan
