Truck Parts Suppliers and Component Services
Waytek expands OEM electrical component offering

Waytek Inc. has added the Blue Sea Systems product line to its OEM electrical component offering. Blue Sea Systems designs and manufactures AC and DC electrical system equipment engineered for specialty emergency, industrial machinery, construction machinery and agricultural equipment applications. “More than 75% of Blue Sea Systems products are hand assembled in Bellingham, Wash. and

Training to avoid CSA lighting citations

More technical training courses and constructive support for avoiding potential FMCSA’s Compliance Safety Accountability (CSA) violations are two specific parts and service examples being brought forward to fleet management members by Truck-Lite. In response to fleet managers and truck technicians, the company developed online training modules on lighting and harness, basics in electricity, lighting fundamentals,

Donaldson answers clean diesel questions on new website

Donaldson Co. introduced MyCleanDiesel.com, an online resource that answers questions about diesel fuel challenges faced by owners of modern engines. This site sets out to answer the questions: what is “clean” diesel, why is it needed and how is it obtained? According to Donaldson, diesel that is technically within industry specifications is often too dirty

Corn-based ethanol is swimming upstream

Corn-based ethanol production is currently about 10% of U.S. gasoline production, but overall sales volumes are down due to Americans driving more fuel efficient cars 9% less distance than they did in 2007. U.S. producers are exporting a lot of ethanol to keep their businesses profitable. Australia recently eliminated government ethanol production subsidies. Government subsidies

Fuels and lubes column
Clean fuel corner: Clean fuel to keep engines running

During the course of the last five Clean Fuel Corners, we’ve attempted to bring you up to speed on the changes taking place in the world of diesel fuel and engine technology and why it should be of concern to anyone owning or operating diesel-driven equipment. Recall that generally these changes are being forced by emissions

Coxreels introduces idler sprockets for the 1600 Series

Coxreels introduces the all new idler sprockets for the 1600 Series motorized hose reels. This new add-on benefits the user in reducing the rewind speed, increasing motor torque and fitting an optional 3-way brake, said the company. These all steel, idler sprockets are chain sprocket assemblies with a corrosion protective coating that change the drive

VMAC introduces low flow hydraulic compressor

VMAC introduced a new addition to its line of hydraulic air compressors, the PREDATAIR HHP60, which delivers high capacity at low hydraulic flow. According to the manufacturer, the PREDATAIR HHP60 is about half the size and weight of its direct competitors. The PREDATAIR also features: Rated air capacity: 60 CFM at 150 PSI Hydraulic flow

Phillips Industries expands air hose product line

Phillips Industries has expanded their rubber air hose product line to include both pre-fabricated and bulk rubber air hoses in blue and red to denote emergency and service lines. Phillips’ recently introduced 3-in-1 and 4-in-1 combination assemblies will incorporate the new color coded air hoses in place of the previous black air hoses in the

Clean fuel corner: Clear & bright—ISO cleanliness levels

When people talk about clear and bright, they could be chitchatting about the weather. However, in the domain of fuels and lubricants, this expression has been used since the ’80s. The oil industry calls it the Standard Test Method for Free Water and Particulate Contamination in Distillate Fuels (Visual). In all fairness, using the above

P.S.I. recognizes trailer manufacturers at annual meeting

During the Truck Trailer Manufacturers Association 2014 annual meeting held in in Tucson, Ariz., Pressure Systems International (P.S.I.) recognized Hyundai Translead and Utility Trailer Manufacturing Co. for the significant role each has played in P.S.I.’s success over the past twelve months. Hyundai Translead was recognized with two awards: The 2013 PSI Athena Award, given to the North

Snap-on introduces pocket light

The Snap-on 12 LED compact light, ECFONELITE, features a robust rubber boot that protects it from drop hazards. “Our new 12 LED high output pocket light with front-facing SMD LEDs produces 100 lumens on high and 65 lumens on medium. It can be used just about anywhere you need light,” said Dan Batassa, category manager

Beacon introduces BAWR series slide-out truck ramp

The Beacon BAWR series slide-out truck ramp includes both the aluminum truck ramp and heavy-duty steel pocket frame, which allows for mounting beneath a box truck trailer. The company notes that a manual spring-loaded lock secures the walk ramp into the frame and includes linkage to prevent the unit from falling. It is accessed and