Great Dane introduces flatbed, dry freight van, reefer series
Great Dane unveiled the Freedom flatbed series, which delivers strength and durability at a competitive weight and price; the highly versatile Champion dry freight van series; and the Everest series of refrigerated trailers, which the company said was re-engineered with stringent standards to be tougher, last longer and operate more efficiently.
Selecting the correct size electrical cable
In vehicles, the grounded return system is used almost exclusively. In this system, a single wire is run from the battery through switches to the load and the vehicle itself provides the ground or return to the battery. It is important that all electric components have a good ground.
Combating fuel costs
While keeping its trailers full, First Choice Transport is making effective choices for equipment and business solutions.
2011 Top Green Shop winner: City of Westlake Service Department
The City of Westlake Public Service received the 2011 Fleet Equipment and Citgo Petroleum Corp. Top Green Shop Award winner based on its initiatives to build and maintain an environmentally sound facility.
CSA: Compliance, safety and accountability
FMCSA’s program, which will likely improve highway safety, is here to stay, and vehicle maintenance plays an important role.
Paying Attention
Carefully considering specifications and maintenance programs is keeping costs down for Restaurant Technologies Inc.
Truck-Lite releases 5×7-in. LED headlamp
Truck-Lite’s new 5×7-in. version headlamp uses 2 LED arrays and a complex reflector to create smooth, even light output and a clean, streamlined appearance. The lamp’s multi-volt design works with both 12v and 24v systems.
Dorman Products launches HD Solutions brand aftermarket parts
The new line of HD Solutions brand heavy-duty aftermarket parts provides coverage for Class 4-8 heavy vehicles in a variety of areas including coolant tubes, door handles, fluid reservoirs, lighting, hood components, window regulators, wipers, transmissions and many others.
All the bases
Onfreight Logistics is improving fuel efficiency by implementing effective equipment and driver training solutions
Peterson releases 2012 Master Catalog
Peterson Manufacturing’s new catalog has over 276 pages of vehicle safety lighting products and accessories, including more than 700 brand new items. Also included is Peterson’s new warranty statement, plus details of a new LED limited lifetime warranty.