Freightliner selects BorgWarner fans, fan drives
BorgWarner Thermal Systems fans and fan drives will be standard equipment on all Freightliner LLC Class 8 trucks, beginning January 1, 2007.
Hendrickson extends warranty on Steertek axle
Hendrickson announced the extension of the limited warranty on the Steertek truck and tractor steer axle to five years or 750,000 miles.
PSI technology offered on prepped Meritor axles
Meritor ThermALERT, an advanced Meritor Tire Inflation System (MTIS) by PSI technology designed to help detect elevated wheel-end operating temperatures, is available on new trailers assembled with Meritor prepped TN- TQ- and P-spindle profile trailer axles.
Grote offers new line of LED lamps
Grote Industries unveiled a new line of bright, white LED lamps. Grote’s 18-diode LED lamps are twice as bright as anything else on the market, the company said.
Rostra rearsight offered on Dodge Sprinter van
Rostra Precision Controls Inc. offers its RearSight camera system for the Dodge Sprinter Van.
Goodyear expands DuraSeal technology
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. said it would expand its self-sealing commercial tire technology to include more mixed-service tires for vehicles that require maximum off-road traction.
Flying J offers APU system
Flying J Enterprise Solutions said it released its new Cab Comfort System (CCS), a fully integrated high-end auxiliary power unit, to help truck fleets reduce engine idling and unnecessary emissions while providing the driver in-cab comfort and convenience while on the road.
Effective equipment and maintenance programs are benefiting Arrow Trucking Co.
As a veteran fleet manager, Jim Cade knows that effective equipment decisions are essential to the ongoing success of any trucking operation.
Deciding factors — Insider tips on how to choose maintenance software
There are some basic considerations fleets may want to consider when choosing the right software. “Because each vehicle maintenance software vendor takes a different approach, fleets should evaluate the software and the company supplying the software,” says Ed Cooper, president and owner of Squarerigger Inc.
Managing the risk of hiring entry-level technicians
Hiring an entry-level technician, technician helper or apprentice can be a risky proposition, especially if the individual has few or no credentials that enable you to make a judgment about his or her technical knowledge or interest and ability to learn.