Saving power with LED lighting
With the wide variety of electrical objects drawing power from the truck, saving that electrical energy in other areas can be extremely valuable. One way to do this is to spec LED lights. The cost may be higher for LED lamps, but buyers get their money’s worth: LED lamps sell for about twice the price
Cut lighting-related CSA citations
Dept. of Transportation regulations state that any and all lights on a vehicle must be in working order. Phillips Industries notes that trailer lights function properly when they are free from damage, installed correctly and receive the proper amount of power needed to operate. A clear pathway for electricity to flow to the lights on
SAF-Holland introduces fifth wheel system with auto lighting to ensure proper coupling
SAF-Holland has introduced ELI-te, a new automatic lighting system to help drivers consistently ensure a proper coupling on their fifth wheel. The Electronic Lock Indicator technology-enhanced ELI-te Fifth Wheel Coupling Assistant is available as an integrated option on the Holland FW35 series fifth wheels. According to SAF-Holland, the ELI-te fifth wheel was designed to assist drivers
A.R.E. expands LED lighting options
A.R.E. Accessories now offers an expanding palette of lighting options to light the interior and exterior of truck caps and tonneau covers. “We understand lighting can be a necessary tool that allows many commercial operators to do their jobs safely and efficiently,” said Jose Reyna, national fleet and commercial sales manager for A.R.E. “As solutions emerge that solve particular
Larson Electronics releases portable, rechargeable LED task lighting system
Larson Electronics has announced the release of a portable LED task light that provides a rechargeable, portable lighting solution for applications where power is not readily available. As described by the company, this task light is a portable 5-ft. LED task light that includes a stool base which encloses the rechargeable battery pack to operate the LED
Lights, camera, action: Avoiding CSA violations with proper lighting
Onboard safety systems continue to evolve, and while new lighting, onboard cameras and other systems add safety for drivers, cargo, and highway traffic, they also can be vulnerable to damage and failure—actions that may find vehicles pulled over for CSA violations. Vehicle light compliance “CSA compliance doesn’t begin with the driver, or even the maintenance
Optronics publishes 2016 vehicle lighting catalog
Lighting manufacturer Optronics International has announced the release of its 2016 Lighting Products Catalog. The redesigned catalog features 400 new products and more than 3,400 total SKUs. The entire 308-page document is also available on the Optronics website as an interactive, searchable PDF. Products highlighted in the catalog range from new offerings such as the Fusion LED combination tail
When it comes to parasitic loads, don’t forget about lighting
Batteries may be the item most affected by hotel and parasitic loads, but they’re far from the only aspect of the truck affected. Spec’ing the proper lights is also crucial to the truck’s electrical stability. Most lighting manufacturers recommend LED lighting as the best option, as it draws significantly less power from the truck; while
Inoperable truck lighting attracts the wrong kind of attention
Having an inoperable vehicle lamp is like waving a red flag and just asking to be pulled over. Lamp failures are easy to spot, even from afar, and while a vehicle is stopped for the lighting infraction, a more thorough CSA roadside inspection will likely happen. Hours may lapse before a vehicle gets back on
Optronics presents anti-theft lighting system
Optronics International presented its new LampLock Anti-Theft Lighting System at the 2015 Technology & Maintenance Council (TMC) Annual Meeting in Nashville. Integrated into 4-in. round stop/tail/turn lamps and 3/4-in. marker lamps, the anti-theft design makes the lamps impossible to steal without destroying them, according to the manufacturer. During its preliminary report to the Intermodal Association
