Volvo devices target improved fuel economy
Relatively simple modifications to heavy truck aerodynamics could provide a welcome decrease in fuel costs for the average over-the-road truck, according to research by Volvo Trucks North America.
Sloan introduces new hose assemblies
To help provide protection against corrosion, Sloan Transportation Products said it introduced MAXXDuty hose assemblies that feature a new plating material that is better able to withstand damage caused by the new de-icing agents that are increasingly being used by many municipalities and private snow removal companies to treat highways.
Proper inflation requires clean, dry air supply
Discussions on tire maintenance often turn to proper inflation maintenance as the most important cornerstone of a well designed program to maximize tire treadlife, casing durability and fuel economy.
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Supplier relationships, effective equipment choices key at Pavestone
Mack making stability protection standard
Mack Trucks said it is making its Road Stability Advantage by Bendix system standard on its highway vehicles.
Holland introduces new pintle hook
The Holland Group Inc. announced the launch of the PH-30RP41 pintle hook. It replaces Holland’s PH-30 and PH-T-60-AOL-8 models and incorporates the latest technologies from the leader in coupling technology.
Truck-Lite offers LED Super Strip-Lite
Truck-Lite Co. Inc. said it introduced a new concept in interior trailer and truck lighting. The patent-pending LED Super Strip-Lite, now available with a replaceable lens, uses light-emitting diodes (LEDs) evenly spaced on a fabricated aluminum channel.
Luber-finer offers cabin air filter brochure
Luber-finer, a division of Champion Laboratories Inc., a manufacturer of heavy-duty filtration products for the transportation, off-road/mining, marine, agriculture and automotive light truck industry, recently completed a new Cabin Air Filter brochure to better educate truck drivers on the benefits and service intervals of cabin air filters.
Kenworth Web site adds video, product features
A road tour map, four-minute video and key product features of the new aerodynamic Kenworth T660 model are now available on Kenworth’s Web site.
Continental launches all-position tire
Continental Tire North America, Inc. (CTNA) is introducing the General S371 all-position truck tire to the North American market.