Optimum brake and friction selection
To maximize performance and investment, it is essential that fleets choose the right friction materials and braking systems for their trucks.
Idle Smart makes next generation idle reduction solution available
The availability of a next generation patented idle reduction solution has been announced by Idle Smart. The automatic start-stop system powered by Idle Smart Fuel Optimization Software includes enhanced features.
PreSet hubs now standard on Peterbilt Class 8 trucks
Designed to improve serviceability and reliability of vehicle wheel ends, PreSet Plus hub systems are now standard on all Class 8 truck models from Peterbilt Motors Co.
Hendrickson adds online vocational truck suspension selector tool
An interactive online tool that allows fleets to obtain rear suspension recommendations for trucks and tractors in vocational and severe-service applications is now available from Hendrickson Truck Commercial Vehicle Systems.
Volvo Trucks reveals proprietary D13-LNG engine, new D13 rating
A prototype D13-LNG engine, the first integrated natural gas solution for the North American market from Volvo Trucks, has been unveiled in a Volvo VNL day cab model.
Durability, fuel efficiency reign at MATS
New offerings from truck OEMs at last month’s Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS) held March 21-23 in Louisville, Ky., trended both toward the durable and the fuel-efficient.
Truck tire inflation: clearing the air
It’s common knowledge in our industry that all tire guys preach the benefits of maintaining proper truck tire inflation.
Horton introduces fully variable fan drive
The Modulator RCV250 Fully Variable Fan Drive from Horton is an integrated belt-driven fan drive engineered to turn larger fans that require higher torque. Available this summer, the RCV250 is compatible with Horton’s WindMaster Revolution fans.
Reyco Granning introduces air ride slider
The DockMaster 400 (DM400) Air Ride Slider for dry freight and refrigerated trailers and trailer on flat car (TOFC) intermodal applications has been unveiled by Reyco Granning.
Meritor WABCO launches electronically controlled air suspension
ECAS (Electronically Controlled Air Suspension) for OEM and aftermarket applications is now available from Meritor WABCO. Designed for 6×2 applications, according to the company, ECAS provides “intelligent load transfer” to improve traction and reduce tire wear.
Volvo offers Blade Air Suspension
The new Volvo Blade Air Suspension, field-tested by customers for more than three million miles, is now available on the manufacturer’s VNL and VNM models.
Hendrickson makes shockless air suspension for trailers
Zero-Maintenance Damping (ZMD) ride technology from Hendrickson Trailer Commercial Vehicle Systems is now available on select Vantraax integrated air slider models.