Good preventative maintenance can cure CSA headaches
Ever since the Federal Motor Carriers Safety Administration launched its initiative called Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) there has been increased attention to the condition of over-the-road equipment. Everyone wants to avoid problems during a roadside inspection because every infraction will be reported to the FMCSA and made public via the Internet. According to some fleet
Ken-Tool introduces axle drain pan
The 30600 Professional Super Single Axle Drain Pan from Ken-Tool can be securely attached to wheels using two or three lug studs with finger tightened nuts. The pan, which is contoured to rest flat with the sides gripping the wheel’s drop-center, fits most 22.5- and 24.5-in., 10-hole hub or stud-piloted steel or alloy wide-base and dual wheels. Made
Electronic inspection technology can increase compliance ROI
A white paper from Drivewyze that details the benefits of new transponder technology and the challenges impacting FMCSA and state enforcement agency efforts to improve highway safety is now available from the company. According to Brian Heath, chief executive officer of Drivewyze, there are 4.5 million trucks required to report to weigh stations across North
Maxxeon offers wide-angle mini-floodlight tire inspection tool
The new WorkStar Pocket Floodlight from Maxxeon features an LED that produces over 140 lumens of light, more than 10 times the amount of light produced by an incandescent bulb using the same current. The light’s wide-angle, floodlight-style beam pattern is most effective at a range of six inches to three feet. The pen light-style
Kit Masters gives away a Harley-Davidson
Throughout the summer of 2013, Kit Masters included a unique registration code in the box of every GoldTop fan clutch rebuild kit the company manufactured. The registration codes allowed buyers to sign up for a random drawing to win a customized 2013 Harley-Davidson Fatboy motorcycle (GoldTop Edition). After holding a random drawing at the company
Stertil-Koni introduces heavy-duty hydraulic mobile column lift
The new Stertil-Koni ST 1085 mobile column vehicle lift features a lifting capacity of 18,500 lbs. per column and is equipped with extra-long adjustable pick-up forks of 14 in. to raise all types of vehicles, including those with wide base single tires. In addition, the width between the lifting forks is adjustable, so vehicles with
Phillips makes Permalogic available for more applications
The Permalogic Selector System from Phillips Industries can now be included in the Phillips i-BOX housing and as a component of the company’s new STA-DRY S7 swivel electrical socket recently introduced for tractor-trailer combinations operating in tight maneuvering environments. Developed for refrigerated freight carriers with heavy cycle lift gates, the i-BOX housing has two thirds
Blackmer releases lab test video
A new video that evaluates TX Series Sliding Vane Pumps versus imitation versions in a variety of lab tests has been releases by Blackmer, a manufacturer of positive displacement and centrifugal pump and reciprocating compressor technologies. The video shows results of lab tests that company says will educate truck pump buyers on quality and performance
PressurePro announces fleet financing options
An alliance with Marlin Equipment Finance is making flexible financing options available to fleet users of Advantage PressurePro commercial tire pressure monitoring systems. With the new financing tools, fleets can opt for flexible payment options including 0% financing.
Onspot offers Hino chassis kit, new web site, training solenoid information
Onspot Automatic Chains has announced an automatic tire chain kit (Model 04612LCA8) for the Hino 258 chassis. The chassis, which is popular for flatbed wreckers, is often used on ice-covered roads to recovers vehicles. The Onspot website now contains videos, parts books, service manuals, frequently asked questions, brochures, VSI measurement sheets and Regional Manager contacts.
Enhanced Obstacle Detection Sensor System now available
Mobile Awareness announced an enhanced version of its SenseStat Wireless Obstacle Detection Sensor System for tractor-trailers. Made for “drop and hook” operations, the wireless system automatically pairs the switched trailer to the monitor in the tractor. The SenseStat system can also be used on the top corners of trailers, providing a warning of overhangs, overpasses
MAHLE Clevite offers a range of turbochargers
The MAHLE Clevite line of MAHLE Original turbochargers for aftermarket use is available in a range of sizes and types for diesel and gasoline engines. When fitted to direct-injection diesel engines, the company says, MAHLE Original turbochargers reduce fuel consumption by up to 25% compared to similar engines with duct injection. MAHLE Original turbochargers, according