DTNA alternative fuel options showcased at ACT Expo
Daimler Trucks North America recently displayed its product lineup for the 2012 Alternative Clean Transportation Expo. In February, the Environmental Protection Agency certified DTNA’s complete portfolio of model year 2013 on-highway, vocational and medium-duty vehicles as fully compliant with the new GHG14 regulations.
Alliance Truck Parts adds coiled and straight air hoses
The company now offers coiled and straight air hose assemblies, gladhands and related accessories for Class 6-8 heavy-duty trucks. Each is manufactured to meet or exceed OES specifications with innovative features designed to achieve real-world functionality in the harsh trucking environment, the maker said.
Shorepower, Flying J deploy plug-in power at Iowa truckstop
Shorepower technologies has added 24 electrical connections at truck stop parking spaces at the Broadway Flying J Travel Plaza on Interstate 35 at Exit 144 in Williams, Iowa. The move is part of the Shorepower Truck Electrification Project, a federally-funded program aimed at reducing truck idling.
TireStamp unveils TireVigil TPMS
In addition to providing alerts for underinflation, overinflation, overheating and differences in dual tire pressures, TireVigil reminds fleets to retorque wheel nuts after tire changes, preventing tire damage, wheel-offs and tire fires resulting from frozen bearings and dragging brakes.
Mann-Filter offers 70+ new part numbers for HD trucks
The company has added more than 70 new high-performance filter part numbers for the heavy-duty truck aftermarket, including oil filters, fuel filters, coolant filters, air filters, cabin filters and air dryer boxes.
Hendrickson brings suspension training program to Pa.
Two Hendrickson Vehicle Suspension Institute sessions are set for June 19-22 in Exton, Pa. The hands-on training will cover the Primaax EX vocational truck air suspension and Haulmaax rubber block truck suspension, and suspension system performance analysis.
Western Star introduces new 4700 tractor
Featuring several fifth wheel options, the 4700 tractor provides the ideal solution for bulk haul, local delivery and construction applications, according to the truck maker. It is available in a set-forward and setback day cab configuration.
NG trucks provide calculated benefits
On an energy equivalent basis, natural gas costs one-third less than conventional gasoline and 42% less than diesel fuel, on average. Light- and medium-duty NG-powered trucks took center stage at the 2012 Work Truck Show.
SmartWay Partners, take notice
A number of new products at the 2012 Mid-American Trucking Show should be of interest to SmartWay members, from tires to transmissions to new vehicles.
Taking the first STEP
The federally-funded Shorepower Truck Electrification Project is developing infrastructure for electrical connections at truck stops along major freight corridors across the U.S.