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
Let’s talk progress!
Some of you may recall the iconic drawings of detective Dick Tracy, of comic book fame, talking into his wristwatch—most likely relaying valuable information back to headquarters. I doubt that when those drawings were penned anyone looking at them thought that some day we’d have the capability to talk into wristwatch type-devices. Yet here we
Downtime for tires
Our industry is keenly focused on efficiency improvements. One primary goal is maximizing uptime of both equipment hardware and human assets. Make no mistake in recognizing that modern truck tires are designed and manufactured to be used—the more constantly and consistently the better. Selecting tires that are optimized for the intended service conditions and maintaining
SAF-Holland introduces ULX40 UltraLite suspension system
SAF-Holland, manufacturer of trailer and truck suspensions, fifth wheels, landing gear and coupling products, introduced a light weight tandem slider suspension system available trailer market: ULX40 UltraLite slider suspension axle system with composite spring-ride technology. Packaged in an all-in-one system, this suspension system meets the needs of today’s demanding transportation environment with longer life, lower maintenance, and
Tennant Truck Lines focuses on equipment that meets application demands
It’s a long way from hauling hogs on a milk run from Quad Cities to Chicago to becoming one of the Nation’s pre-eminent high and heavy freight specialists, but in the 69 years since Sidney Tennant acquired his first truck and trailer that is exactly what Tennant Truck Lines (TTL) has achieved. Headquartered in Orion,
XL Specialized Trailers introduces lighter-weight low-profile trailer
XL Specialized Trailers is set to introduce the lighter weight XL 80 Low-Profile Hydraulic Detachable Gooseneck (HDG) trailer. This lowboy is rated at 80,000 lbs. overall and 80,000 lbs. in 10 ft. concentrated. The model provides a needed transport solution for lighter-duty equipment that contractors use and move every day. The XL 80 HDG features an 11-ft.
FE On the Road: Freightliner autonomous truck ride along
You’ve read all about the autonomous Freightliner Inspiration truck, now hop in the passenger seat as Fleet Equipment Editor Jason Morgan takes you inside the cab and talks to Martin Daum, President & CEO of Daimler Trucks North America, for a look at how autonomous technology may impact the heavy-duty trucking world today and in the
Mitigating collisions with the latest in safety systems
At the 2015 Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting, Jack Van Steenburg, assistant administrator and chief safety officer at the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), reported on trends in commercial motor vehicle safety. Citing 2013 data on crashes involving large trucks, Van Steenburg indicated that the increase from 2012 was less than half that in
FE On the Road: Hands on with the Mack Granite, mDrive HD transmission
Fleet Equipment Editor Jason Morgan visits the Mack Trucks Customer Center in Allentown, Pa., to take the Mack Granite, outfitted with the new mDrive HD automated-manual transmission (AMT), for a spin, while getting the inside story from Mack Trucks Vice President of Marketing John Walsh. The mDrive HD was specially designed for tough tasks like
XL Specialized Trailers unveils low-profile hydraulic detachable gooseneck trailer
XL Specialized Trailers is introducing the XL 120 Low-Profile Hydraulic Detachable Gooseneck this spring. The trailer is the newest addition to the company’s construction equipment hauling line. This model is rated at 110,000-lbs. in 10-ft. and 120,000-lbs. in 16-ft. in the center of the deck. The trailer is engineered for heavier construction equipment, according to the
Giti launches drive tire for regional fleets
Giti Tire (USA) Inc. introduced a non-directional regional drive tire in North America. The GT Radial GT639, which was designed for North America, provides “exceptional traction and outstanding mileage performance for regional fleet operations,” the tiremaker said. The tire is ideal for high-mileage, high-scrub regional operations, and features a 30/32nd tread depth and an open shoulder
Trucking conditions poised for rebound
The FTR Trucking Conditions Index for March rang in at 7.3, reflecting a continued softness due to the end of the large drops in fuel costs and a modest lessening of demand for truck services, according to the research firm. However, FTR expects conditions affecting trucking companies to rebound by summer as economic growth improves,