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.
Tracking assets, managing business
The ability and systems to track trailers has been around for about 10 years. During those years, a number of things have occurred that have made trailer-tracking, or asset-tracking, more widely accepted and of greater value in our industry.
Reelcraft introduces hose reel for dispensing nitrogen gas
Reelcraft Industries recognizes the growing demand for nitrogen tire inflation and now offers a new hose reel that is designed specifically for dispensing nitrogen gas
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.
Soundoff Signal offers new cargo dome work light
SoundOff Signal, a manufacturer of emergency and commercial vehicle safety products, introduced a 4-inch round LED cargo dome/work light for inside cargo areas.
Shop Productivity – Air & Lube Systems
If improving the productivity and efficiency of maintenance operations is an important part of any fleet manager’s job, one key to meeting this challenge is closely considering specifications for shop air and lubricant systems.
Iteris introduces second-generation lane departure warning system
Iteris Inc., a provider of vision-based technologies and Intelligent Transportation Systems designed to optimize traffic flow and enhance driver safety, announced availability of its second-generation lane departure warning system (LDW) for the commercial truck market in the United States and Europe.
New Truck-Lite LED trailer light introduced
Truck-Lite introduced two new Mini-Markers that provide trailer manufacturers with versatility and trailer users with greater benefits, the company said.
Volvo shows off two new mid-roof trucks
Volvo Trucks North America has introduced two new trucks, the Volvo VT 830 and the Volvo VN 730 mid-roof tractors.
Eaton Creates Forms Alliance With @Road to Focus on Solutions-Based Offerings
Eaton Corp. has announced the creation of the Vehicle Solutions Business Unit (VSBU), which allows Eaton’s Truck group to realign its VORAD and MD Tools Mobile Diagnostics product lines and transform its business model from a component-based supplier to a systems-based solutions provider.