Technocure offers Down Draft Wheel Station
Developed for shop or mobile service truck use, the Technocure Down Draft Wheel Station draws air down around the wheel and through a premium blanket filter using a tube axial fan.
Peterson debuts LED forward lighting
A new 7-in. round LED replacement headlight is being offered by Peterson Manufacturing Co. The DOT-legal 701C 7-in. round headlight is a drop-in LED replacement for all PAR56 standard headlights, including H6014, H5024 and H6024 halogen sealed beams.
Air-Weigh announces On-Board Club certification program
Drivers and fleets that use Air-Weigh On-Board Scales can now become part of the company’s new On-Board Club. Annual membership requires using Air-Weigh scales and passing an online training program.
Reading launches lighter weight aluminum service van
The next-generation Classic Service Van (CSV) from Reading Truck Body is designed to meet the need for a lightweight, corrosion resistant aluminum service body.
Love’s Travel Stops to offer Bridgestone, Firestone truck tires
Bridgestone Commercial Solutions has announced that Bridgestone and Firestone commercial truck tires will be available at 175 Love’s Travel Stops locations with tire care service.
GT Radial steer tire now available in 16-ply rating
A new 16-ply version of the SmartWay-verified 295/75R22.5 GT Radial GSL213FS long haul steer tire is being introduced in North America.
Hino Trucks announces free preventive service program
HinoCare, a new preventive service care program, is being offered by Hino Trucks. HinoCare covers all standard replacements, including engine oil, fuel and air filters, transmission fluid and differential oil.
Daimler Trucks North America Honors 44 Masters of Quality
Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) has recognized 44 North American manufacturers from the United States, Canada, and Mexico as recipients of its 2012 Masters of Quality Supplier Award.
Seaboard Foods adds natural gas-powered Kenworths
High Plains Bioenergy, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Seaboard Foods, is now using two Kenworth T660 day cabs powered by the new Cummins Westport ISX12 G heavy-duty natural gas (NG) engine to transport biodiesel from its plant to regional customers.
Stertil-Koni adds to 2-post series lifts
Three additional models of heavy-duty 2-post lifts in its new Freedom Lift series have been introduced by Stertil-Koni. The Freedom Lift models just launched have lifting capacities of 20,000, 26,000 and 30,000 lbs.
Accuride expands manufacturing
Accuride Corp. announced plans to expand its Henderson, Ky., plant. The company is investing $5.8 million to expand its powder coating capacity with the installation of a new coating line at its steel wheel production facility.
Maxion Wheels releases updated customer guides
To serve customers with fast and comprehensive wheel comparison information, Maxion Wheels has released two updated guides: a quick reference guide and a cross-reference guide for its North American OE and aftermarket customers.