Tools, training that ensure shops and technicians know today’s advanced trucks
“Today’s trucks are built from such a variety of components that a diagnostic and repair solution covering all makes and models has become a necessity for fleets,” says Shane Gilliam, vice president of sales at Noregon Systems. “Today’s tools need to be standalone solutions for day-to-day use but also integrate with OEM applications for increased
OTC adds two new tools for underhood and suspension service
OTC has announced two new tools to assist technicians in expediting the removal and replacement process of tie rods, ball joints and retaining clips. The 2497 three-piece push pin/body clip pliers set and the expanded capacity 7503HD tie rod and ball joint remover are both now available in North America. The OTC 2497 three-piece push
Jet Tools launches line of oil-lubricated air compressors
Jet Tools has released a new line of industrial grade single- and two-stage 60- and 80-gal. oil-lubricated vertical air compressors. Assembled in the U.S., the new piston-type air compressor line has undergone rigorous testing to ensure reliable and dependable performance in the most demanding shop environments, the company said. The vertical-style compressors feature cast iron pumps, ASME-certified
Beta Tools highlights short-end hex key wrench
Beta Tools highlighted its offset hex key wrench, which has an extra-short end which is angled at 110 degrees, to provide access where traditional 90-degree angled wrenches cannot reach. The short end is shallow to allow it to reach tight spaces. The long end has a ball-end hex which allows you to turn fasteners at an angle
Understanding costs: Data, analysis tools can boost profitability
Trucking businesses generate a lot of data, and somewhere in that data is the information fleet managers need to understand why a load, lane or customer is or isn’t profitable. What it takes to manage expenses and set rates effectively is a comprehensive understanding of costs that can be enabled by an advanced, customized data
Volvo launches two used trucks tools
Volvo Trucks launched its Volvo Premium Certified used trucks program and online Volvo Used Truck Search tool. “With a rigorous inspection and reconditioning of each truck, customers can be confident that Volvo Premium Certified models deliver the quality experience they’ve come to expect from a Volvo truck,” said Pete Monize, vice president, Volvo Trucks remarketing
Goodson Tools & Supplies introduces redesigned oil filter inspection tool
Goodson Tools & Supplies introduced its redesigned oil filter inspection tool. The Oil Filter Inspection Tool is used to cut open an oil filter after an oil change or high stress engine operation. According to Goodson, by cutting open the filter and inspecting it for trapped contaminants, engine problems can be quickly diagnosed. The Goodson
SKF air dryer for pneumatic tools and devices
The Separator Filter Dryer (SFD) from SKF is an air dryer ideal for providing contaminant free air to pneumatic devices, according to the company. Typical applications include point-of-use such as spray booths, work stations and air lines in service bays that use pneumatic tools. The SFD can also be mounted on small air compressors. The
QuikQ announces new Fuel Purchasing System Credit Tools
QuikQ announced new credit tools as part of the QuikQ Fuel Purchasing System (FPS) at The NATSO Show 2014 in Nashville. FPS Credit Tools adds real-time credit alerts and stops to in-house truck stop accounts enabling better service for motor carrier customers. Pre-pay accounts are also supported allowing additional options and flexibility. “With FPS Credit Tools, truck stops
Navistar launches online truck configuration tools
A new online tool designed to allow truck buyers to customize features and specifications for a variety of commercial applications has been introduced by Navistar International Corp. The OEM is making its new “truck configurators” available for International ProStar, DuraStar and TerraStar models. “We know that an increasing number of customers in the commercial truck
