Iteris introduces second-generation lane departure warning system
Iteris Inc., a provider of vision-based technologies and Intelligent Transportation Systems designed to optimize traffic flow and enhance driver safety, announced availability of its second-generation lane departure warning system (LDW) for the commercial truck market in the United States and Europe.
STEMCO launches programmable mileage counter
The DataTrac Pro, the newest model in STEMCO’s DataTrac electronic mileage counter and trip recorder line, is now available.
New Truck-Lite LED trailer light introduced
Truck-Lite introduced two new Mini-Markers that provide trailer manufacturers with versatility and trailer users with greater benefits, the company said.
Dana expands limited-slip differential line
Dana Corp.’s Commercial Vehicle Systems group expanded its line of limited-slip differentials for its Spicer medium-duty single and tandem axles.
Monroe offers Gas-Magnum shock absorbers
Monroe Gas-Magnum 60 shock absorbers feature a gas charge for faster response and a stable, comfortable ride, according to Tenneco Inc., the manufacturer and marketer of the product.
Kenworth Introduces New T660 Model
Kenworth Truck Co. recently introduced its new Kenworth T660 aerodynamic model, which will be available for customer delivery with the new 2007 engines.
International Delivers New Trucks and More
International Truck and Engine Corp. says its new ProStar is the result of five years, $300 million in development and the continuous collaboration of dealer and customer advisory boards.
Volvo shows off two new mid-roof trucks
Volvo Trucks North America has introduced two new trucks, the Volvo VT 830 and the Volvo VN 730 mid-roof tractors.
Peterbilt offers new technical advancements
Peterbilt announced that it is in the process of developing advanced technologies to help customers optimize fuel consumption through reduced idling, alternative power sources and route optimization.
PM Optimization
Optimizing preventive maintenance (PM) schedules is a fine art. No one wants to jeopardize equipment by extending oil drains or servicing other systems prematurely, but then neither does anyone want to do servicing before it is necessary.
Think Of It As A System
Although the components of high-power electrical systems in today’s heavy-duty trucks – starters, batteries, alternators and cables – are very robust and designed to operate without problems for many thousands of miles,they are, unfortunately, not trouble free.
John Smucker touts technicians
Every employee in a fleet maintenance shop is important, and they need to be reminded of that fact periodically, according to John Smucker, director of fleet maintenance for Wooster Motor Ways Inc., a truckload carrier based in Wooster , Ohio.