New reefer cooling units and CARB, SmartWay updates
There are self-contained refrigerated, freezer, cryogenic and combination refrigerator-freezer shipping and storage systems specifically designed to add another temperature section to an existing refrigerated vehicl
GearMaster displays optimum gear shifting on dashboard
The GearMaster is a relatively new technology in the heavy trucking industry that uses a dashboard-mounted LED display to show current gear, RPM and speed, as well as a graphic representation of the gears in relation to the engine’s operating range and “sweet spot,” so the driver can precisely time the shift, the company said.
Eaton launches UltraShift PLUS transmissions
Eaton Corp. has launched its next generation of automated transmissions known as UltraShift PLUS. The new family of transmissions features new automated clutch technology and intelligent shift selection software that employs grade sensing, weight computation, and driver throttle commands to make shift decisions that the company said help promote efficient, safe and profitable vehicle performance.
Safety Pumping Systems announces the Chassis Grabber
Safety Pumping Systems (SPS) has announced the commercial availability of the Chassis Grabber Mounting System for installing any type of equipment to truck frames without drilling holes. The mounting system requires no tools other than a common pneumatic impact wrench and installs in minutes, the maker said.
Kenworth T470 adds second horsepower rating
Kenworth Truck Co. has added a second horsepower rating for the new Kenworth T470 model. This truck may now be ordered with the 9-L Cummins ISL engine with 365 HP and 1,250 lbs.-ft. of torque. Previously, the T470 was available only with the Cummins ISL with 345 HP and 1,150 lbs.-ft. of torque.
Continental introduces HTR2 all-position wide base tire
Continental Tire North America Inc. CTNA) has released its new HTR2, an all-position wide base tire for construction vehicles operating mainly on regional roads. According to the tire maker, the HTR2, which replaces the HTR wide base tire, now offers 20% more wear volume than the original through a wider tread pattern and an increase in tread depth, now at 22/32 in.
NTN offers genuine Bower tapered roller bearings
NTN-Bower manufactures a wide range of tapered roller bearings for wheel (truck and trailer), transmission and differential applications.
Phillips Industries offers the Permalogic Selector System for fleet retrofit
Phillips has released their Permalogic Selector System designed specifically for fleets using refrigerated trailers and liftgates.
Webb drum technology offers solution to meet new stopping distance regulations
Webb Wheel Products Inc., a supplier of braking solutions for the heavy-duty truck market, said it manufactures a wide range of application-specific and new technology brake drums that can help fleets meet the new federal regulations on stopping distances for commercial vehicles.
Reelcraft introduces new compact dual pedestal reel
The latest offering in dual pedestal design from Reelcraft, the Series DP5000 is smaller and more compact than its Series DP7000 counterpart for air/water, oil and grease up to 1/2-in. I.D. hose, the company said.