On board filters making the grade
On board filters – air, fuel, water, lubricant – are the last lines, indeed, in many cases the only lines, of defense against fluid-borne engine problems. And, with the introduction of 2007 emissions technology, a major line of defense against environmental contamination.
Kohler enters heavy-duty APU market
Kohler Power Systems will expand its generator product line to include an auxiliary power unit (APU) for the heavy-duty trucking industry.
Chevron introduces synthetic transmission fluid
Chevron Products Co. introduced two new, premium synthetic transmission fluids designed specifically for the heavy-duty manual transmission market.
Rotary Lift offers pit lifts
Fleet maintenance managers who want to improve technician safety and productivity are adding pit lifts to their facilities’ service pits, according to Rotary Lift.
Lincoln introduces clear grease guns
Lincoln said its new line of Clear Grease Guns allows for 100 percent positive grease-type identification, eliminating the risk of mixing incompatible or unspecified grease.
Dometic, Lombardini team to offer APU
Dometic Environmental Corp. and Lombardini S.r.l. Italy announced an agreement to integrate Dometic’s auxiliary air conditioning systems with Lombardini’s Ecowind Power 702 auxiliary power unit (APU) for the North American trucking market.
Modine offers idle reduction system
Modine Manufacturing Co., a designer and developer of heating and cooling solutions for a diversified group of markets including truck, construction, agriculture, industrial, and automotive, unveiled a new fuel cell product that will reduce emissions and cut costs for over-the-road truck drivers, the company said.
Remy offers hand-held electrical systems analyzer
To avoid roadside repairs and costly downtime associated with starting and charging system issues, Delco Remy suggests that fleets and service technicians use the Intelli-CheckII Systems Analyzer from Remy Inc.
Roll-Rite offers wireless power pack
Users of Roll-Rite tarps operated via electric gear motors can control their tarps with the touch of a button, thanks to the company’s enhanced Wireless Power Pack with Black Box remote control.
Foster champions teamwork
Southeastern Freight Lines VP says best practices start with people