Hendrickson launches Aero Guard fixed mount bumper for International ProStar
Hendrickson Bumper and Trim announces the release of the all makes Aero Guard resin bumper for International ProStar with a fixed mounting bracket that retrofits to all truck year models. Aero Guard bumpers are exclusive to Hendrickson and are engineered for increased impact durability and to weigh less. In addition, the Aero Guard bumper for ProStar offers nearly
Hendrickson debuts new Toughlift brand lift axles
Hendrickson Specialty Products Auxiliary Axle Systems debuted the new Toughlift brand lift axles. This new platform was designed specifically to utilize round axles for non-steerable and steer applications in severe-or heavy-duty applications. The round tube axle design promotes up to an aggressive 25,000 lbs. capacity in order to handle the vocational industry’s toughest applications, according
Hendrickson announces the May HVSI suspension training program in the Chicagoland area
The Hendrickson Vehicle Suspension Institute (HVSI) scheduled its next session of hands-on technical suspension training for the heavy-duty transportation industry. Three separate sessions will be held from May 20 through May 22, 2014 at the Universal Technical Institute (UTI) located in Lisle, Ill. Each full-day session includes classroom and hands-on training. The training is conducted
SAF-HOLLAND features new CBXy Series of yoke mount air suspension axle systems
SAF-HOLLAND, manufacturer of suspensions, fifth wheels and landing gear, introduces the industry’s first integrated Yoke Mount air suspension axle system, the CBXy Series. The new CBXy yoke mount model is designed to work in conjunction with the low profile CBXu underslung model. The yoke mount allows for load equalization, and is specially designed for lowboy
SAF-HOLLAND highlights SAF INTEGRAL air disc brake axle system with P89 wheel end package
SAF-HOLLAND, manufacturer of suspensions, fifth wheels and landing gear, highlighted its new SAF INTEGRAL air disc brake axle system with P89 wheel end package, ideal for SAF air suspension systems. Designed with the fleet in mind, the P89 is a durable, long-life system that is easily maintained, according to the company. The P89 accommodates up
Replacing wheels and drums: Preventative maintenance program insight for long service life
Is there any fleet manager who isn’t interested in minimizing his fleet’s operating costs but doesn’t understand that he needs to utilize every bit of service life out of his equipment that’s economically possible? That’s true, of course, for trucks, tractors and trailers, but it’s also true for the parts that make up a fleet’s
Oakley Transport is taking advantage of new technologies to grow its operation
“Our plan is right on target,” says Peter J. Nativo, director of maintenance at Oakley Transport. “We have a three-year business plan to grow in the market for the transportation of liquid bulk food grade products. Included is replacing all of our tractors with new units so we can take advantage of the cost savings
Hendrickson Specialty Products Auxiliary Axle Systems announces newly-formed partnership with The Godwin Group
Hendrickson Specialty Products Auxiliary Axle Systems and The Godwin Group announced a newly established partnership. In an effort to direct focus towards its core competencies, The Godwin Group elected to phase out the Page brand of suspensions. As a result, Hendrickson Auxiliary Axle Systems was selected as the primary lift axle suspension supplier to The
SAF-HOLLAND introduces auxiliary steerable lift axle suspension system
SAF-HOLLAND, a global manufacturer of suspensions, fifth wheels and landing gear, announced the introduction of its 13.5k capacity, NEWAY LSZ auxiliary steerable lift axle suspension system. With a 17.5-inch package size, the LSZ’s design is a minimum of 4 in. up to 10 in. shorter than comparable lift axles, said the company. This design offers
Meritor launches P600 Series heavy-haul planetary axles
Meritor Inc. announced the introduction of the P600 Series planetary axles, including the P610 and P614, and will showcase them during the ConExpo tradeshow in Las Vegas. These two planetary axles are engineered for heavy-haul, oil field, logging and mining applications globally and are ready for production. The P610 and P614 axles, available in tandem