New armrests open space for sleeper access
Sears Seating, a division of Sears Manufacturing Co., added a new option to its line of Atlas seats to better accommodate drivers moving between two areas.
Carrier Transicold introduces warning system
Using super-bright light-emitting diodes (LEDs) for exceptional visibility and minimal maintenance, a new external status indicator for trailer refrigeration systems was introduced by Carrier Transicold, a business unit of United Technologies Corp.
Knaack offers itemizer drawer units
Knaack Manufacturing Co. Weather Guard Itemizer Drawer Units are designed to be lightweight storage solutions that compartmentalize tools, small parts and fittings.
Dynabrade introduces Random Orbital Sander
Dynabrade Inc. introduced an 11-in. Random Orbital Sander, featuring a powerful new air motor and many ergonomic improvements, the company said.
Holland introduces fifth wheel slider system
The Holland Group Inc. announced the release of its Integrated Low-Weight Slider (ILS) system, designed to reduce the weight of traditional fifth wheel/slider combos by up to 27 percent (151 pounds).
Thermo King trailers offer environmentally friendly solutions
Thermo King is engineering its newest trailer units, including the SB series single- and multi-temp units, to offer a low life cycle cost while delivering maximum performance with less impact on the environment.
Karcher introduces pressure washer series
Karcher, a manufacturer of pressure washers, introduced a new line of self-contained, skid-mounted, electric-powered and diesel-heated hot-water pressure washers as part of its Liberty Series.
Fuel economy: Tires
As record-high fuel prices continue to impact the bottom lines of all types of trucking operations, fleet managers are taking a much closer look at all of the factors that contribute to fuel efficiency.
Cooling Systems: Problems & Solutions
Some while back, Bob Deierlein, our long-time research editor, wrote an article on cooling systems. In that article, he referenced some maintenance records of a large over-the-road fleet, which indicated that a substantial percentage of the fleet’s engine problems could be traced back to the condition of the truck’s cooling system. We published that article more than 20 years ago.
Tracking assets, managing business
The ability and systems to track trailers has been around for about 10 years. During those years, a number of things have occurred that have made trailer-tracking, or asset-tracking, more widely accepted and of greater value in our industry.