Dometic launches BliZZard battery-operated air conditioner
Dometic Group announced that it will launch the Dometic Split-System BliZZard 134a, a battery-operated air conditioning unit for trucks at this year’s Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS). The BliZZard air conditioning system is an auxiliary A/C unit that allows truckers to cool their sleeper cabs without running the truck engine. The BliZZard is simple to install,
MACS adds MOTOR Information Heavy Truck Specification Guide to training and reference materials
Through MOTOR Information System’s Heavy Truck Specification Guide, heavy-duty truck service and repair professionals in the Mobile Air Conditioning Society (MACS) can now access a wide range of information.
Mack adds leasing locations
Mack Leasing System recently added 11 new member dealer locations in the U.S. and Canada to its growing association of independent Mack Trucks dealerships across North America that now provide full-service leasing, short- or long-term rental and contract services.
Proper tire storage
What do tires and mushrooms have in common? Cool, dark and dry conditions are always preferred for storage.
Idling reduction
An overview of technologies designed to help fleets reduce idling of heavy-duty commercial vehicles.
Fleet equipment financing
Financing, spec’ing for drivers and using technology to streamline lease check-in.
Powerblanket heating blankets available
Powerblanket now offers drum and bucket warmers as replacements for conventional band heaters, warming ovens and blowers for heating temperature-sensitive materials stored in plastic, metal and other containers. The insulated full-wrap design keeps heat in and cold out, working on both metal and poly drums and buckets.
Run cool when it’s hot
Summer heat can take its toll on the performance of vehicles, but conducting a few simple checks and maintenance steps can help keep them performing their best.
Bergstrom launches ‘Just Right with Nite’ vacation giveaway
The Webasto Air Top 2000 ST auxiliary heater is available with Bergstrom’s family of battery-powered Nite no-idle systems. To celebrate the partnership, Bergstrom is giving away a destination vacation for one Nite owner and one Nite dealer.
Midlands Carrier Transicold to distribute Idle Free electric APU
Midlands Carrier Transicold has signed an agreement to sell, install and service Idle Free Systems’ Idle Free electric APU, which the maker said meets all driver heat, air conditioning and electricity needs without jeopardizing the productivity of the truck.