SAF-Holland exhibits at IAA International Commercial Vehicle Show
SAF-Holland showcased several products at the IAA International Commercial Vehicle show in Hanover, Germany, including the company’s Holland FWAL lightweight aluminium fifth wheel, Neway ADZ vocational truck suspension, Tire Pilot, SAF 60 One and SAF SBS 2220 Disc Brake
TMCSuperTech2010
Jeffrey Schlecht, Omaha TruckCenter, has earned the title of Grand Champion
Quikrete epoxy coatings create the ultimate showroom finish
Quikrete’s epoxy coatings for concrete can be used on bare concrete floors or over an epoxy garage floor coating to provide high gloss protection and durability. The two-part Epoxy Garage Floor Coating is fortified with a heavy-duty resin technology. The water-based, two-component epoxy delivers a coating that is two times stronger than the concrete itself, the company said.
SmartWay: A sharing partnership
To the credit of the trucking industry, the SmartWay Partnership continues to grow—at a faster rate, in fact, as each year goes on. Earlier this year the program enjoyed welcoming its 2,000th partner, and is now approaching the 3,000 mark. This is nearly double the number of members it had just a year ago. Among
Buying a pre-owned truck
A step-by-step guide for fleet managers who are considering the purchase of pre-owned trucks.
Spec’ing smartly
Apex Logistics is making effective choices that are enhancing the fleet’s safety
GT Radial announces new long haul steer GSL213
The all-new long haul steer tire from Giti Tire is designed for overall performance, resistance to irregular wear and extended mileage. The tire features extra wide and deep tread, defense and braking force ribs and a special tread compound for resistance to abrasion and extended tread life.
New Tiremaax Pro tire inflation system for trailers
Hendrickson Trailer Suspension Systems will launch its Tiremaax Pro the first quarter of 2011. The system continuously monitors and adjusts tire pressure by inflating or deflating tires based on changing environmental conditions, as well as balancing tire pressures at every wheel position. It requires no special tools to adjust tire pressure settings and operates on either 12- or 24-volt electrical systems.
Ken-Tool expands tire mounting lubricant line
Ken-Tool added Euro Paste, Heavy Paste, Tiger Paste and Ultra Lube to its line of tire service lubricants. The four new products are formulated for professional use, particularly in fleet and off-highway applications, and assist in the mounting process by lubricating the surface of the rim and tire bead. Each contains rust inhibitors to protect steel rims, preventing the tire bead from bonding to the rim.
CVSA 2010 and basic PMs
Most fleets have fairly well-established preventive maintenance procedures, but there may be some areas that are overlooked. According to Rick Martin, manager of training for ArvinMeritor, “With the new federal requirements for driver criteria and operations of vehicle maintenance being part of the CVSA 2010 initiative, one can hope that PMs will be done in