Windshield washer fluids using green chemicals now available
Daimer Industries Inc., a supplier of commercial cleaning products, has announced a line of all-natural, plant-based windshield washer fluids that are available in concentrations up to 1500:1 for blenders, distributors, vehicle fleets, trucking, bus companies, the military, auto repair and parts stores, and others serving the transportation industry.
Training—more important than ever
The subject of training has been written about so frequently that I hesitate to use the word in a title
Changing dynamics
“Economic, social and global issues, as well as industry dynamics, aredriving change,” related Jim Carney, executive director of the NationalTruck Equipment Association (NTEA).
Warranty recovery is important
Part of every dollar you spend on a new truck or replacement part goesto pay for warranty—it makes sense to get a return on those dollars.
Dana launches new Spicer medium-duty axles
Dana Holding Corp. has launched the Spicer S140 series, a new family of single-drive, medium-duty axles. Now available, the new axles replace all previous 17,000 lb. to 19,000-lb. Spicer drive axles and are available for all makes and models of straight truck chassis up to 19,000-lb. gross axle weight rating (GAWR), the company said.
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Kenworth introduces 38-in. AeroCab FlatTop sleeper for Kenworth C500 vocational model
Kenworth Truck Co. announced it has added its 38-in. AeroCab FlatTop sleeper as an option for the Kenworth C500 vocational model.
Hendrickson’s HTB LT rear air suspension now available on the International ProStar
According to Hendrickson Truck Suspension Systems, its weight saving HTB LT rear air suspension is now available on International ProStar trucks. A lightweight, non-torque reactive rear air suspension, HTB LT delivers the additional advantages of smooth ride and low maintenance and weighs in as the lightest suspension in its class, saving up to 263 lbs. compared to industry standard 40,000 lb. suspensions.
Alcoa introduces new stronger, lighter weight 24.5-in. LvL ONE wheel
Alcoa Wheel and Transportation Products recently rolled out the 24.5-in. LvL ONE wheel. The new wheel in the 24.5-in. x 8.25-in. standard wheel category works with load range “H” tires, with a load rating of 7,850 lbs., which is 450 lbs. more than steel alternatives and weighing 30 lbs. less.
MAC Trailer engineers retractable safety handrail for pneumatic tank
The MAC Trailer Design Team has engineered, extensively tested and now offers a retractable set of hand rails as an optional safety feature available on all the new MAC PNEUMACTIC tank trailers.