Solid footing
Correctly specifying and protecting trailer floors can lead to longer service life
Fuel Efficiency: Aluminum wheels, wide base singles
In the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s SmartWay Transport Partnership’s specifications for Class 8 combination vehicles, lighter-weight tractor and trailer components are recommended as potential fuel saving options.
Cooling Systems: old maintenance problems, new technology
Manufacturers have addressed many cooling system problems, but regular maintenance is still important
Beyond the basics
At Epes Transport System, equipment programs are effectively enhancing safety and efficiency, and meeting customer needs
Heavy Duty Dialogue provides insights
The Heavy Duty Manufacturers Association recently hosted its annual Heavy Duty Dialogue, a day-long conference that brings together senior executives in the commercial vehicle industry
In the news
North America’s largest gathering of vocational trucks and transportation equipment––The Work Truck Show 2009 held in early March in Chicago—featured displays by 490 exhibitors this year.
Waltco offers auxiliary pump and motor option back-up system
As an option on its liftgates, Waltco now offers an auxiliary pump and motor with control pendant (dual pump system). The option provides a complete back-up system for both power unit and control switches. In the event of an electrical malfunction in the motor, switch or solenoid, which prevents the liftgate from operating, the auxiliary pump back-up system can be activated to operate the liftgate and ensure the timely delivery of products, the manufacturer said.
Horton introduces DM Advantage and DriveMaster two-speed conversion kits
Horton Inc. has introduced a fan drive conversion kit that it said saves fuel and reduces noise. The new DM Advantage and DriveMaster Two-Speed Conversion Kit converts a DM Advantage or DriveMaster On/Off Fan Drive to two-speed technology for improved operating efficiency and performance.
Continental introduces new long mileage HDL2 DL drive tire
Continental Tire North America Inc. (CTNA) has released its newest over-the-highway long haul drive tire, the HDL2 DL (Heavy Drive Long-Haul Deep Lug). This tire meets today’s long-haul truck driver’s needs for maximum removal mileage while offering attractive wear characteristics, said Clif Armstrong, director of marketing for CTNA – The Americas. The tire is produced in Continental’s Mount Vernon, Ill. plant and features its deepest truck tire tread offering at 32/32-in. depth.
New Doran 360HD Tire Pressure Monitoring System withstands excessive heat
The new Doran 360HD wireless tire pressure sensors are able to withstand temperatures up to 257 degrees F that can occur in trucks tasked with heavy loads and stop-and-go driving, their maker said. The ability to withstand such severe heat stress allows the valve-stem mounted sensors to continuously take tire pressure readings and transmit them to the in-cab display monitor. With at-a-glance status updates including a new patent-pending Green Means GOOD indicator, the Doran 360HD is suitable for fleets which must endure the rigors of frequent stops and starts – like refuse vehicles, recycling trucks, delivery fleets, and more.