Dana adds Spicer Select light-duty center support bearings coverage
Dana Inc. has added new coverage to its Spicer Select light-vehicle center bearings line, including high VIO (vehicles in operations) applications such as the 1999-2007 Chevrolet Silverado trucks, as well as fleet-managed, last-mile delivery applications like the Dodge and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vans. The company says that premium-grade Spicer Select light-vehicle center bearings feature brackets made
Tips for truck hydraulic brake maintenance
The winter months bring some challenging conditions for commercial trucks. Snow, rain and mud seem to get into everything, particularly the brakes. All that wet muck tends to find its way into the wheel-end brake assemblies, adding a nice layer of grinding material and creating less-than-ideal operating conditions. Grooves are worn in drums or rotors
Noregon gives free software, benefits for education program members
Noregon has announced additional benefits for schools and students enrolled in its education program. Noregon launched its education program in March 2018 to help post-high school diesel programs access the tools and educational materials necessary to prepare students for a career as a technician. Since its debut, Noregon says its education program has provided classrooms
Coxreels releases new Extreme Duty XTM series spring rewind reel
Coxreels has released its Extreme Duty XTM Series spring rewind reel. The company says the XTM Extreme Duty Reel combines high-strength springs, stainless steel rollers, dual sintered bronze bearings, multiple axle supports and welded box frames. Based on the TMP T-Series Medium Pressure product line, the company says the XTM series features stainless steel rollers
Milwaukee releases new Shockwave Impact Duty six-point sockets
Milwaukee Tool has released its Shockwave Impact Duty six-point socket lineup, available in 1/4-, 3/8-, 1/2-, 3/4-, and 1-in. drives. Engineered for use with impact wrenches, drivers, and ratchets, the company says the Shockwave Impact Duty line of sockets provide maximum wear resistance with stamped and ink-filled size markings. Constructed with high-strength forged steel, these
PACCAR Parts names 2021 Peterbilt Parts Council
PACCAR Parts has announced the 2021 Peterbilt Parts Council. The council partners with PACCAR Parts to empower Peterbilt dealerships across the U.S. and Canada to pursue successful business development opportunities, maximize customer uptime and provide the highest quality customer service, according to the company. The members of the 2021 council are: Chairman – Mike Beeghly,
Kenworth names 2021 Parts Council
Kenworth Truck Co. has named its 2021 Kenworth Parts Council. Parts directors and managers from Kenworth dealerships in the U.S. and Canada serve on the council, which focuses on further enhancing parts quality and customer support for truck operators and fleets. PACCAR Parts supports Kenworth dealerships in its efforts to expedite repairs and increase customer
Milwaukee releases new cordless rivet tool
The rivet tool comes with a set of four retention nose pieces (3/16-in., 7/32-in., 1/4-in., and 9/32-in.) to hold blind rivets in place once inserted into the tool.
Mitchell 1 introduces TruckSeries labor estimate guide enhancements
The latest release of Mitchell 1’s TruckSeries truck repair information software introduces enhancements to the labor estimate guide module that will expedite the repair process, the company says. New navigation includes a “breadcrumb” format that the company says makes it faster and easier to access the information needed for estimating labor times for the required
Don’t overlook those vital truck service incidentals
It’s no surprise how many variations there are when it comes to truck maintenance schedules. The operating conditions for the individual vehicles, or the fleet vehicles in general, help to determine what systems need to be serviced and when. In addition, the truck service information source will point out specific components that need to be
Stertil-Koni adds touch screen control to Skylift platform
Stertil-Koni has incorporated its full-color touchscreen control console known as the ebright Smart Control System into the company’s vertical rise platform, Skylift. The company says the system places all critical information directly at the fingertips of the technician on the shop floor. The company says the eBright Smart Control System offers: A high resolution, 7-in.
Alliance Parts expands retail footprint, adds to product portfolio
Alliance Parts, a brand of Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA), says it grew its retail footprint by nearly 55% in 2020, and is also increasing its product portfolio. Alliance Parts says it expects to grow its product portfolio by an additional 30% in 2021. Alliance retail locations primarily stock Alliance Parts and Detroit Reman products