FTG Inc. offers fuel filter, water separator, heaters
FTG Inc. announces another expansion of their product offering to the mobile, industrial, defense and energy markets. New additions are diesel fuel filter/water separators with integral coolant-type fuel heaters to help customers brave the challenges of operating in cold climates. “This product line offers customers a solution for diesel or biodiesel fuel systems to help
Love’s Travel Stops to open the first public-access Fast-Fill CNG locations
Love’s Travel Stops will introduce fast-fill compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling capabilities for heavy-duty trucks and a CNG fueling option for passenger vehicles at travel stops in Albuquerque, N.M., and Williams, Ariz. The locations will be the first public-access travel stops along the 960-mile stretch of I-40 between Amarillo, Texas, and Barstow, Calif., to offer
Rechargeable, true UV LED flashlight pinpoints A/C, fluid leaks
Tracer Products has introduced the Tracerline TP-8655 OPTI-PRO Plus — a cordless, rechargeable, true violet light (UV) LED leak detection flashlight. It emits less visible light, making leaks clearer and easier to spot. The OPTI-PRO Plus is engineered with a high-output violet light LED that provides optimal fluorescent dye response and contrast. This ensures that
Equipment Leasing and Finance Industry confidence at two-year high
The Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation released the April 2014 Monthly Confidence Index for the Equipment Finance Industry (MCI-EFI). Overall, confidence in the equipment finance market is 65.1, remaining at the highest index level in two years for the second consecutive month. When asked about the outlook for the future, MCI survey respondent Thomas Jaschik,
Carrier Transicold announces ‘Dealer of the Year’ award winners
CT Power of Commerce City, Colo., was named Carrier Transicold’s 2013 North America Dealer of the Year, and Frio Servicio de Monterrey S.A. de C.V. of Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico, was named 2013 Latin America Dealer of the Year at the recent annual meeting of Carrier Transicold’s Americas Truck/Trailer/Rail dealers. Also at the meeting, Central
Allison output retarder available for Freightliner M2 112 refuse trucks
Freightliner Trucks announced that the Allison Transmissions output retarder is now available as an option for M2 112 Natural Gas refuse trucks spec’d with Allison 3000 and 4000 series RDS transmissions. Integrated with the Cummins Westport ISL G natural gas engine and part of the transmission, the output retarder provides seamless secondary vehicle braking, ultimately reducing pad
Empire Express deploys technology and the right equipment, fields trained drivers to meet expectations
Empire Express has always had an excellent long-term safety record, says Tim Gatlin, president and chief executive officer of the Memphis-based general commodities and contract carrier. “As a specialist in hauling hazardous materials and time sensitive freight,” he adds, “we’re always looking for ways to refine our practices and improve our performance.” A good deal
Fastrak Express employs the new Kenworth T880 to support growing business
Manure. According to Don Needham, owner of Fastrak Express Inc., in Rising Sun, Md., it’s the key ingredient in growing quality mushrooms. Needham should know. He was a third generation mushroom grower, before starting a trucking company dedicated to transporting horse manure and straw. Once delivered to a compost operation, the manure and straw go through
Valspar Oil Stain Remover keeps shop floors clean
Oil stains are bound to happen in any shop and cleaning these stains can be a challenge. New Valspar Oil Stain Remover is a solution for keep concrete floors clean and help make a lasting impression on customers. “Our new fast-acting, easy-to-use Valspar Oil Stain Remover absorbs and lifts oil stains without scrubbing,” said Katie
Rush Enterprises reports ‘solid financial performance’ in Q1 2014
Rush Enterprises Inc. announced results for quarter one of 2014, ending March 31, 2014. The company’s net income was $12 million, or $0.30 per diluted share, compared with net income of $13.5 million, or $0.34 per diluted share, in the quarter ended March 31, 2013. “We are proud of the company’s solid financial performance this