Meritor WABCO brakes to be used on International MD trucks
Meritor WABCO Vehicle Control Systems will supply its new hydraulic power brake system as standard equipment on select medium-duty International Truck and Engine Corp. models.
Temperature control
Match the refrigeration unit and the box for ultimate performance
Spec’ing for resale: Drivetrains
When a fleet is purchasing new tractors, how important are drivetrain specifications in terms of resale value? Do premium drivetrain systems and components raise the resale value of tractors?
Truck-Lite offers LED Super Strip-Lite
Truck-Lite Co. Inc. said it introduced a new concept in interior trailer and truck lighting. The patent-pending LED Super Strip-Lite, now available with a replaceable lens, uses light-emitting diodes (LEDs) evenly spaced on a fabricated aluminum channel.
WABCO premieres EBS for trailers
WABCO premiered its enhanced Electronic Braking System for trailers, the Trailer EBS E generation, which the company says offers a high level of integration that paves the way for simpler trailer braking.
Keeping techs on board
Jeff Johnson says a clean shop, variety of assignments, and safety emphasis limit technician turnover at Hall’s Fast Motor Freight
Volvo Link Sentry to be standard on U.S. trucks
Volvo Trucks North America will make Volvo Link Sentry standard for all Volvo trucks with U.S. 2007 engines, which go on sale in the first quarter of next year.
Volvo offers I-Shift automated transmission in North America
Volvo Trucks North America has introduced the Volvo I-Shift automated transmission for model year 2008.
Signal-Stat LED back-up lamps offered
Truck-Lite added two new Signal-Stat LED backup lamps to its line of safety lamps.
Cummins introduces ComfortGuard APU system
The new ComfortGuard APU from Cummins is the engine manufacturer’s first complete auxiliary power unit system for over-the-road trucks.