Ridewell introduces steerable auxiliary lift axle suspension system
The new Ridewell RSS-233 steerable auxiliary lift axle suspension system is available in 7- to 18-in. ride heights and has a 13,200-lb. capacity. Shipped fully assembled, the completely new suspension design, according to the manufacturer, includes a compact mounting envelope and an easy to mount, adjustable hanger system. RSS-233 suspensions from Ridewell have a dual
SAF-HOLLAND offers landing gear lifetime warranty
SAF-HOLLAND, manufacturer of suspensions, fifth wheels and landing gear, announced that it will be offering a Lifetime Warranty on its HOLLAND Atlas 55, Atlas 65 and Mark V landing gear. The Lifetime Warranty covers defects in material and workmanship for as long as a customer owns the trailer, and is part of the 10-Year NoLube
Rolling as part of a system
Recently, while discussing radial truck tire performance with several seasoned industry veterans, a valid and useful point was raised. Several decades ago, many truck tire problems used to be finally diagnosed as simply that “tire problems.” This is less the case in recent years. Tire performance is best understood and more expediently diagnosed when considered
SAF-HOLLAND aftermarket offers Gabriel shock absorbers
The entire heavy-duty line of Gabriel shock absorbers is now available from SAF-HOLLAND through its North American aftermarket distributors and dealers. The product line includes 424 part numbers for heavy-duty truck and trailer suspensions.
Western Star develops 4900XD truck water tank model
Designed for more efficient liquid application for road dust control in construction, quarry, and mining applications is a Western Star Trucks 4900XD model equipped with a 6,500 gallon K650 water tank from Klein Products, Inc.
Tire selection for 6X4 vs. 6X2 power units
Tire selection is about to become more complex. Commercial truck tires have evolved to be axle specific, and in nearly all Class 4 to 8 applications, have become service condition-specific.
Truck Weight offers low-cost alternative
Truck Weight, manufacturer of Smart Scale on-board scales for air-ride and mechanical suspensions, introduced a new wireless sensor for mechanical suspension systems.
Meritor chosen as standard by Vantage Trailers
Trailer components from Meritor, which are now standard equipment on all Vantage Trailers models, include MTA Top-Mount, MTA Low-Mount suspensions, lift kits, Meritor Tire Inflation System by PSI, automatic slack adjusters and wheel-end components.
Meritor WABCO releases latest vehicle diagnostics software
Upgrades to the Meritor WABCO Toolbox 11.0 PC-based diagnostics and troubleshooting software include new product diagnostics, improved navigation and a new intuitive user interface.
Adding it up
For Tri State Transportation, a pound saved is a penny earned.