Truck-Lite to offer LED fog, auxiliary driving light kits
Truck-Lite Co. has added SAE-compliant LED fog light kits and an LED auxiliary driving light kit to its Truck-Lite by Rigid product offering. Based on the D-Series from Rigid Industries, the 3 x 3-in. fog lights are designed as plug-and-play replacements for the International ProStar model years 2008-2017; the Volvo VN model years 2008-2017; the
Respect, investment and a focus on safety create a winning culture at Halvor Lines
Headquartered in Superior, Wisc., Halvor Lines is often referred to as the “Superior Fleet,” a nickname it aims to live up to every day. “We’re always implementing new ways to make the lives of our drivers and customers better,” says Adam Lang, the fleet’s chief risk officer. “Our aim is nothing less than to transform
Splitting the difference: Hybrid solutions for long-haul trucks
All-electric trucks are exciting, but the reality is that in the heavy-duty world, range-extended hybrids are a more practical stepping stone into electrification. Hyliion recently introduced the 6X4HE, a electric drivetrain system for Class 8 diesel trucks. The Hyliion 6X4HE can be installed on new or retrofitted onto existing Class 8 trucks, and works without
Truck-Lite 99 Series wiring harness now standard on East flatbed trailers
East Manufacturing has announced that the Truck-Lite 99 Series wiring harness will be standard on all new East BST, BST II, MMX and Narrow Neck flatbed trailers, starting Feb. 1. The Truck-Lite 99 Series has been designed as a closed system by integrating a molded plug with two sealing surfaces, rather than just one. This
International’s A26 engine lays the groundwork for the engine platform’s tomorrow
Denny Mooney never stops moving. Even as he sits in the passenger seat of an International LT Series truck, outfitted with International’s new A26 12.4-liter engine, the mind of Navistar Inc.’s group vice president of global engineering races with insight and his gesturing hands punctuate his every point. “If you take the combination of the
Truck tire inflation tips
The biggest challenge ensuring that you maximize your tire life is maintain proper inflation. According to Tiona Campbell, program manager for the Hendrickson controls business unit, underinflation is the biggest threat to tire life. Underinflation results in sidewall deflection, which generates excess heat and, in turn, weakens the internal tire structure, called the carcass. When
Preliminary numbers show December as strong month for truck orders
Preliminary numbers for the commercial truck market show an improvement in December, both compared to November and to December of 2016, according to the data from both ACT Research Co. and FTR. ACT’s preliminary North America Classes 5-8 net order data shows the industry booked 58,800 units in December, bringing the full-year net order tally
Let’s talk diesel engine coolant contaminates
Even with the proliferation of extended life coolants, it’s not a fill-it-and-forget-it process. The chemistry of today’s extended life coolants is complex, and it’s important that you are maintaining the proper mix to ensure that you’re making the most of the “extended life” and not cutting its coolant lifespan short. Let’s say that you’re running
Common wheel-end service misconceptions
In servicing commercial vehicle wheel-ends, fleets and operators sometimes rely on industry practices that are accepted, trusted—and may no longer be valid. This installment of the Bendix Tech Tips series from Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC and Bendix Spicer Foundation Brake LLC (BSFB) addresses five common misconceptions, offering the facts behind each to help industry
Kenworth T270, T370 offer Dana Spicer S140 single-drive axles
The Kenworth T270 and T370 are now available with the Dana Spicer S140 series of single-reduction, single-drive axles, ranging from 16,000-lb. to 21,000-lb. gross axle weight rating. According to Dana, the four S140 series axles are designed to handle a wide range of applications and feature broad ratio coverage from 3.31 to 6.50, allowing maximum
