International continues aerodynamic tradition
International Truck and Engine Corp. said its ProStar Class 8 tractor has 9 percent less aerodynamic drag than its nearest competitor, which can mean more than 4 percent better fuel economy for customers.
Phillips Industries updates glad-hand filter screens
Phillips Industries, a supplier of glad-hands to the North American heavy truck industry, has updated its filter screens to stop smaller particles from entering the air system.
Creature comfort, no idling
With the high cost of diesel fuel and the growing number of states and municipalities that are enacting anti-idling laws, auxiliary power units (APUs) are more popular than ever.
Cooling Systems: Problems & Solutions
Some while back, Bob Deierlein, our long-time research editor, wrote an article on cooling systems. In that article, he referenced some maintenance records of a large over-the-road fleet, which indicated that a substantial percentage of the fleet’s engine problems could be traced back to the condition of the truck’s cooling system. We published that article more than 20 years ago.
Carlisle offers disc brake for fork lifts
Carlisle Industrial Brake & Friction introduced a new compact, hydraulic actuated, full circle disc brake designed for fork lifts and related equipment.
EMP offers diesel grade cooling system
Engineered Machined Products has released diesel grade cooling system components, including electrically operated fans, blowers, pumps, valves and controls.
Litens Automotive Group offers HoodXpress
Litens Automotive Group, a designer and manufacturer of automotive and truck components, is introducing the HoodXpress automatic hood lift for Class 8 vehicles.
Steer axle family designed for fire, rescue market
Dana Corp.’s Commercial Vehicle Systems group introduced a new steer axle family designed to better meet the needs of fire and rescue vehicle manufacturers.
Workhorse enters new category with 16,000-pound chassis
Workhorse Custom Chassis has entered a new market with the introduction of a 16,000-pound GVWR version of its new W42 chassis.
Donaldson broadens family of diesel air cleaners
Donaldson Co. Inc. announced the availability of several new applications of its FKB family of high-efficiency air cleaners for small- to medium-duty diesel engine trucks.