Myers Tire Supply, JohnDow Industries form TPMS distribution partnership
Myers Tire Supply and JohnDow Industries have announced a distribution partnership to make JDI Dynamic pre-programmed Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) sensors, service kits and tools available through Myers’ distribution network. Through Myers, JohnDow will now offer its recently introduced Dynamic TPMS product line featuring multi-application Dual Valve Technology (DVT) sensors. DVT-pre-programmed sensors give the
Webb Wheel OEM business unit wins first Great Dane Supplier of the Year Award
The OEM Business Unit of Webb Wheel Products has been honored by Great Dane Trailers as the first winner of the company’s Supplier of the Year Award in the large vendor category. Great Dane inaugurated the Supplier of the Year Award in 2013, establishing criteria to score its top 100 suppliers for recognition. The OEM
Meritor WABCO lane departure warning system now available for Freightliner trucks
OnLane, a lane departure warning system from Meritor WABCO, can now be ordered as an option on Freightliner Cascadia and Cascadia Evolution models. Powered with SafeTrak technology by Takata, OnLane is a forward-looking, vision-based lane departure warning system designed to monitor road markings and the vehicle’s position in the lane. The system delivers audible warnings
Double Coin launches program for national accounts
Double Coin Tires announced the launch of its new Smart Money Fleet Program for national fleet accounts. The program allows fleets to purchase Double Coin TBR and ROTR products at over 1,000 locations across North America through the Smart Money Fleet Program website. Participants in the program will not need to make payment at the
Dana shows support for commercial vehicle market in Mexico
At Expotransporte ANPACT 2013 in Guadalajara, Mexico, Dana Holding Corp. demonstrated its range of products and solutions for Mexican truck, bus, and coach markets. Included were drivetrain solutions and aftermarket sales and service capabilities for dealers and fleets in the region. Dana has 11 facilities in Mexico that produce commercial vehicle products, supplying Spicer steer,
Thermo King launches Precedent temperature control platform
Designed as a regulation-compliant solution, the new Thermo King Precedent rail-ready temperature control platform is available for intermodal shippers. Precedent features a platform for the rail market designed to be fully compliant with new Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Tier IV final regulations. Models include the S-600, a greater-than-25 HP single temperature unit, which is considered
Webb releases drums for high frequency stopping applications
A lineup of Webb Vortex brake drums for applications such as refuse trucks, which are subjected to a higher frequency of stops, has been introduced by Webb Severe Duty. Webb Vortex severe duty drum designs, the company notes, dissipate brake heat and lower the average brake operating temperature compared to standard brake drums, lowering lifecycle
Bridgestone launches drive radial for auto haulers
Bridgestone Commercial Solutions has announced the new M749 Drive Radial designed for long- and regional auto haul transportation vehicles in the United States and Canada. “The M749 comes in a size unique to the Bridgestone lineup – 295/60R22.5,” says Bert Jones, manager, product marketing, TBR, Retread and OTR, Bridgestone Commercial Solutions. “This new product is
Newmar recognizes Freightliner Customer Chassis Corp.
At its annual vendor appreciation ceremony, Newmar Corp. recognized Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation (FCCC) with its Virgil Miller Award of Excellence, the highest honor it bestows on vendors each year. FCCC took top honors among a group of select vendors at the event that were being recognized for outstanding performance in supplying the luxury RV
2013 Capitol Christmas Tree bound for D.C. on a MACK Pinnacle
The 2013 Capitol Christmas Tree is making its cross-country journey from the Colville National Forest near Usk, Wash., to the west lawn of the U.S. Capitol on a 2014 MACK Pinnacle Axle Back model. The tractor and a customized trailer carrying the 88-ft. Engelmann Spruce will make 24 stops in cities nationwide along the way.
Breathing easier thanks to clean diesel
The truck OEMs and engine builders have been “cleaning up their act” for quite some time now, in accordance with the EPA mandates, and they’ve made good progress. Here’s the proof. Recently, as part of a Senate panel testimony highlighting the emissions benefits from the increased use and availability of clean diesel technology in transportation
Improving profitability within fleet repair facilities
Shops can improve their productivity and profitability if these utilize outside repair and refinish sources by inquiring if they provide such Express Scratch Repair (ESR) services. This improves the shop’s productivity by having dents, scratches and other imperfections repaired at the same time other services are performed. It also gets equipment back on the road that
