Power Train Service expands Eaton Authorized Rebuilt transmission model families
Eaton Authorized Rebuilder Power Train Service Inc. announced the expansion of the transmission model families available as an Eaton Authorized Rebuilt transmission. “With these new model additions, more than 60 transmissions are now available in the Authorized Rebuilder program. All transmissions purchased as part of the Eaton Authorized Rebuilder program will now carry 24 months
SAF-HOLLAND features new CBXy Series of yoke mount air suspension axle systems
SAF-HOLLAND, manufacturer of suspensions, fifth wheels and landing gear, introduces the industry’s first integrated Yoke Mount air suspension axle system, the CBXy Series. The new CBXy yoke mount model is designed to work in conjunction with the low profile CBXu underslung model. The yoke mount allows for load equalization, and is specially designed for lowboy
Tire sealants: Some sticky issues
Tire sealants designed to stop inflation loss from punctures and other casing injuries have been around for a long time. Traditionally, widespread uses have been concentrated in abusive (to tires) service conditions, such as mining, off-road construction, certain agricultural equipment, and similar mixed service (on/off road) applications. Most sealants are made up using a viscous
SAF-HOLLAND highlights SAF INTEGRAL air disc brake axle system with P89 wheel end package
SAF-HOLLAND, manufacturer of suspensions, fifth wheels and landing gear, highlighted its new SAF INTEGRAL air disc brake axle system with P89 wheel end package, ideal for SAF air suspension systems. Designed with the fleet in mind, the P89 is a durable, long-life system that is easily maintained, according to the company. The P89 accommodates up
Talbert introduces E3Nitro nitrogen-assisted dampening system
Talbert Manufacturing introduces its new E3Nitro. The innovative nitrogen-assisted equalizing system provides the versatility haulers with East Coast trailers need to run in 3+1, 3+2 or 3+3 spread-axle configurations, explained the company. The E3Nitro is part of a larger series that also includes the E2Nitro and E1Nitro, with three, two or one pin-on axle(s), respectively.
Trending truck equipment: Tracking the hottest industry trends
Last month, the Fleet Equipment team set off on a whirlwind trade show schedule that put us at three different shows in four weeks—the NTEA Work Truck Show in Indianapolis, Ind., the TMC Annual Meeting in Nashville and finally, the big one, the Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, Ky. Spend even a couple minutes walking
Del-Nat Tire’s recycling program proves its value
Memphis-based Del-Nat Tire Corp. helped save the equivalent of 204 trees in 2013 through its recycling program of office and warehouse waste at its facility in South Memphis. The company also saved 40 cubic yards of landfill space and 84,000 gallons of water last year according to information provided in an annual sustainability report from
New PlastiKote catalog available online
The new PlastiKote product catalog is now available online, providing customers with information on the complete line of PlastiKote automotive aerosol paints and coatings. “We have updated our catalog to provide PlastiKote customers with more detailed information to help them choose the right product for ‘The Perfect Finish’ every time,” said Katie Whiting, product manager
Kentucky Trailer partners with ATDynamics
Kentucky Trailer and ATDynamics Inc. announced that Kentucky Trailer will begin offering TrailerTail DropFrame technology as a standard option to its customers for their 2014 new trailer orders. Kentucky Trailer is a manufacturer of the specialty drop frame trailers widely used by the moving and storage and snack food industries, which use a drop frame
Managing tires: Manufacturer programs can help fleets lower tire costs
The American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Council’s Recommended Practice RP 236A—Outsourcing Guidelines For Tire & Wheel Maintenance contains a wealth of information that can help fleets make more effective tire management decisions. As the RP notes, fleets are looking for efficient and productive ways to better manage tire costs and are turning to outsourcing
Replacing wheels and drums: Preventative maintenance program insight for long service life
Is there any fleet manager who isn’t interested in minimizing his fleet’s operating costs but doesn’t understand that he needs to utilize every bit of service life out of his equipment that’s economically possible? That’s true, of course, for trucks, tractors and trailers, but it’s also true for the parts that make up a fleet’s
Controlling ROI on stability control systems
Given the preventative measure nature of stability control systems, it’s hard to say how many rollovers these passive systems have actually prevented. “We don’t encourage drivers to test the system and we hope they don’t see activation on a regular basis,” Meritor WABCO’s Mark Melletat says. “But it’s the situations when they do encounter adverse
