Rain-X introduces heavy-duty wiper blades
Rain-X recently introduced a heavy-duty windshield wiper blade designed to withstand demanding weather conditions. “In recent surveys, we found that 46% of truckers know and trust Rain-X products,” said Harley Johnson, Rain-X Group Brand Manager, “With the current trust and loyalty truckers have shown us, we are excited to bring the premium quality, durability and visibility that truckers have come to expect from the Rain-X Original Glass Treatment, into a specific application for the heavy-duty trucking sector.”
SwartWay celebrates five years
Happy Anniversary! It’s been five years since the Environmental Protection Agency launched the SmartWay Partnership.
Rotary Lift introduces Mach 4 Plus runway system
Rotary Lift introduces the Mach 4 Plus, a new runway system for the Mach 4 mobile column lift. Once the system is connected to a set of four Mach 4 mobile columns, vehicles weighing up to 60,000 lbs. can be driven onto the runways and raised to a comfortable working height. Up to two optional 25,000 lb. capacity rolling bridges can be added to lift the vehicle’s wheels off the runways, enabling technicians to perform brake, tire and suspension service, the maker added.
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Air suspensions provide a better ride, protect cargo
Buying replacement parts
When buying replacement parts, six market trends have emerged, which are impacting the dynamic commercial vehicle aftermarket.
Kenworth adds aftermarket crew cab conversion option for medium-duty hybrids
Kenworth Truck Co. has added an aftermarket crew cab conversion option for the Kenworth T270 and T370 medium-duty diesel-electric hybrids in pickup and delivery and utility applications.
Penray coolant filters offer protection from heat, corrosion
To combat overheating and other cooling system problems like scaling and liner pitting — and to insure that trucks on the road run cool and clean — Penray Power Fleet division offers a range of cooling system filters.
Toyo Tires introduces new M647 premium drive tire
Toyo Tires has introduced the M647 premium drive tire, designed for local, regional and long haul highway applications. The newest tire has a deep, 30/32-in. tread that the maker said provides improved wear and long service life.
New SlimWhite LED lamps from Grote fit in large spaces and tight places
Grote Industries has introduced two versions of its new SlimWhite Lamp.“With up to 500 lumens of light output, a 50,000-hours LED service rating and an extremely low profile, these lamps are designed to provide abundant LED light, last for years and not get in anyone’s way” said Mike Grote, business development manager for interior lighting. “And with their tough polycarbonate lenses and sturdy aluminum bases, they’re also built to take what a vehicle-based work environment can throw at them.”
PPG introduces DuraBull heavy-duty protective coating
PPG Commercial Coatings has introduced DuraBull heavy-duty protective coating, which the company said provides performance and durability protection for heavy-duty fleet vehicles through its advanced aliphatic polyurea coating technology.