Nelson captures ‘Best of Show’ at Shell Rotella SuperRigs
Kiegan Nelson of Richfield, Wis., won Best of Show honors with his 1985 Peterbilt 359 and 2014 MAC trailer at the 33rd annual Shell Rotella SuperRigs competition, held June 11-13 at Retama Park in Selma, Texas. He was awarded $10,000 from Shell Rotella and $5,000 from MAC trailers. The winning truck also captured first place
Kenworth offers Yokohama tires on new trucks
Kenworth has introduced a wide selection of all-position Yokohama tires for new Kenworth heavy- and medium-duty conventional trucks. Kenworth customers can now spec Yokohama’s 101ZL, 703ZL, 709ZL, MY507, RY023, RY617, and TY517 tires when ordering their new trucks. The tires are available in a variety of common sizes for truck use in on- and off-highway
Delphi adds six new mass airflow sensors
Delphi Product & Service Solutions has added six new mass airflow sensors (MAF), which cover more than 338,000 vehicles built from 1994 to 2004. Part numbers include: AF10077, AF10196, AF10225, AF10229, AF10236 and AF10237. Delphi said its MAF sensors are brand-new, never remanufactured, and are engineered to the same stringent standards as parts made for
SAF-Holland taps Kamsickas as Powered Vehicle Systems president
SAF-Holland has appointed Mike Kamsickas as president of its Powered Vehicle Systems business unit, replacing Jack Gisinger, who is retiring at the end of the year. Kamsickas is responsible for the global operations, product engineering, OEM sales and strategic planning of the unit. With 30 years of experience in the automotive and heavy-duty commercial vehicle
Purchase and lease decisions: the fleet perspective
When researching the optimal balance between purchasing and leasing, we asked fleets how they acquire and finance equipment. Here’s what they had to say: Peter Nativo, director of maintenance for Oakley Transport says, “We lease short term [seasonal] trucks for our Citrus division. This year we leased 85. The season runs from the end of
Bendix air disc brakes optional on SAF-Holland Neway LSZ suspension
SAF-Holland announced that Bendix ADB22X air disc brakes are now available as an option on the Neway LSZ Steerable Lift Axle Suspension System. The ADB22X disc brake was selected as an option on the Neway LSZ because its unique two-pin floating caliper design results in fewer components, requiring less maintenance, according to SAF-Holland. With an
Meritor adds dedicated customer support to Drivetrain Direct program
Meritor is expanding support for aftermarket differential and transmission component rebuilders enrolled in its Drivetrain Direct program by offering more personalized service and quicker response from a single point of contact. “Each member of the Drivetrain Direct Support Team will build a commercial relationship with rebuilders and know their history and business needs,” said Tim
Accuride to supply brake drums to Daimler aftermarket group
Accuride Corp. recently signed a multi-year agreement with Daimler Trucks North America to supply its American-cast-and-machined Gunite brake drums to Daimler’s aftermarket parts group. The agreement calls for Accuride to provide a portfolio of standard-duty brake drums for over-the-road tractor drive axle and trailer axle applications that offers OEM first-fit quality and Reduced Stopping Distance
Safety systems that reduce CSA violations
Safety is the top priority for motor carriers. Running a safe operation requires thorough knowledge and understanding of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations. In addition to educating drivers on these regulations, there are specific company fleet safety policies and procedures that must be reviewed; such as the completion of roadside inspection paperwork
Roadmaster RM230 HH new sizes aimed at severe duty
Cooper Tire and Rubber Co. has added a new size to its Roadmaster RM230 HH tire line to meet the demands of severe-duty applications such as logging and mining. The Roadmaster RM230 HH tire is designed to withstand stone penetration, with 18-ply rating (load range J) construction, tread depth of 22/32-inch, cut and chip resistant
Tire pressure tips
An effective tire policy must address the four key elements that contribute to the extended life of any tire: air pressure; rotation; mechanical maintenance of the vehicle; and speed. While maintaining the proper overall maintenance of steer and drive tires is relatively simple and achievable, the overall maintenance of a trailer tire is the most
PPG highlights new low-impact rust, mill scale remover
PPG Commercial Coatings has added CFX744 CORROKLEEN 44 rust remover to its OneChoice Commercial universal ancillary brand. The new addition is an environmentally friendly, low-impact citric acid gel cleaner that serves as an alternative to traditional grinding, sanding, media blasting or harsh chemical methods for the removal of rust and mill scale. Don’t miss our truck