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
PeopleNet debuts ELD for Android platform
PeopleNet announced the commercial availability of its eDriver Logs Electronic Logging Device (ELD) for Android. PeopleNet’s eDriver Logs are self-certified to comply with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)’s Electronic Logging Device (ELD) mandate. According to PeopleNet, eDriver Logs connects displays and data locally to ensure that drivers can always access their log information,
Optronics adds Opti-Brite LED Headlamp light
Optronics International added a new five-by-seven-in., combination high- and low-beam headlamp to its Opti-Brite LED Headlamp line. Among the features of the Opti-Brite Headlamp series, including the new HLL70HLB headlamp, are a unique retroflective LED light beam technology that enables them to project an optimized beam pattern; Opti-Brite’s LED conspicuity array; and rear-oriented LEDs. Behind
Yokohama introduces new SmartWay-verified long-haul drive tire
Yokohama Tire Corp. has launched a new long-haul drive tire: the TY577 MC2. Now available in the U.S., the SmartWay-verified TY577 MC2 comes in sizes 295/75R22.5, 11R22.5, 285/75R24.5 and 11R24.5, and is also offered in 16-ply construction. According to the company, the TY577 MC2 combines an ultra-deep tread pattern with Yokohama’s MC2 technology, which minimizes
Let’s talk heavy-duty truck diesel engine health and fuel filtration
Tougher emissions regulations have led to engines with high-pressure fuel systems, which require extremely clean diesel fuel and also increase demands on the engine components like fuel filters. Fully synthetic, multilayered media is a big step forward in terms of being able to remove the smallest particles of contamination with high efficiency. For example, consider
Zonar ELD completes FMCSA end-to-end testing
Zonar announced that its Electronic Logging Device (ELD), Zonar Logs, successfully completed testing with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) to confirm data transfer to an authorized safety official’s laptop. The successful test meets the ELD mandate requirement for drivers to be able to transmit log data electronically while roadside to FMCSA’s ELD monitoring
Western Star truck delivers Michigan state Christmas tree
A 2018 Western Star 5700XE delivered the official Michigan state Christmas tree to the state Capitol building on Oct. 27. The 5700XE, which was showcased at the North American Commercial Vehicle (NACV) show in September, traveled from Atlanta to Stephenson, Michigan, so the 61-ft. white spruce could be loaded onto a flatbed trailer. The truck
Upgrading to newer trucks more frequently is paying off
Fleet Advantage, a truck fleet business analytics, equipment financing and lifecycle cost management company, released its 2017 Truck Lifecycle Data Index (TLDI) comparing all-in operating costs of early-model Class 8 trucks to 2018 model year (MY) replacements. The TLDI shows significant cost savings when replacing older-model vehicles with 2018 MY trucks. Working from Fleet Advantage’s
Tips for maintaining commercial tires this winter
During the winter driving season, traction in snow, ice and slushy road conditions are always a concern. A thorough inspection of tires is always important, but becomes even more so when winter begins. Tire-related roadside service calls are no fun any time of the year, but winter weather can make those situations particularly brutal. With
