Sterling Bullet introduced
Sterling Truck Corp. introduced the Sterling Bullet, which is the latest addition to the company’s line of Class 3-8 work trucks and will be available at select Sterling dealerships in late fall 2007.
Bridgestone radials designed for severe service
Bridgestone said its new M860 all-position on/off-highway radials deliver outstanding tread life, durable beads and sidewalls and retread ability. M860 radials are engineered for refuse and other severe-service trucks, and to carry extremely heavy loads, even at sustained 65-mph highway speeds.
Brochure highlights Spicer Life Series
A new six-page brochure from Dana Corp.’s Commercial Vehicle Systems group provides a component-by-component description of the features and benefits of Spicer Life Series heavy-duty driveshaft assemblies. The brochure and ordering information are available at http://www.roadranger.com/spicerlife/.
Dodge introduces Ram 4500 and 5500 Chassis Cabs
The 2008 Dodge Ram 4500 and 5500 Chassis Cabs are designed for commercial customers looking for a dynamic, capable work-truck. They offer a 52-gallon standard fuel tank, 390-mm. brake rotors, 66-mm. caliper pistons and best-in-class first-gear launch for optimum acceleration on vehicle take-off, the company said.
Hendrickson trims weight from trailer suspension system
Hendrickson will reduce 75 pounds from its INTRAAX low-ride/liftable integrated trailer suspension system with the launch of the INTRAAX AANL 23K scheduled in the second quarter of this year.
Hendrickson offers new QUAANTUM FX trailer suspension system
Hendrickson said it took the next step in suspension system integration with the introduction of QUAANTUM FX complete with HNP or HUS long-life wheel ends. Featuring hubcap-to-hubcap, limited warranties of five and seven years, the new QUAANTUM FX for vocational trailer applications melds suspension components including extended-service brakes and wheel ends, air springs and shock absorbers, to work as part of a cohesive, long-life unit.
Oliver introduces specialty application tread
Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. and its subsidiary Oliver Rubber Co. introduced a specialty application tread – the APWs. This new tread features a technologically advanced tread compound called Tri-Cor, the company said.
ArvinMeritor to develop dual-mode HD diesel-electric drive train
ArvinMeritor Inc. and Wal-Mart Transportation of Bentonville, Ark., agreed to develop a dual-mode, diesel-electric drive train for a Class 8 tractor.
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Benson International adds wireless scale as installed option
TruckWeight Inc. said its Smart Scale wireless scale for commercial vehicles is now an installed option on Benson International trailers.