Exide launches RoadForce AGM-200
Exide Technologies launched the Exide RoadForce AGM-200, a lead-acid battery for heavy-duty and commercial starting applications. Designed with original equipment construction, the battery offers increased power and enhancements over conventional, flooded group size 31 products, the company said.
Top & Bottom
Roofs and floors are key factors to consider when specifying trailers
Temperature control
Match the refrigeration unit and the box for ultimate performance
Trailer Productivity: Corrosion Control
Durability. Cost. Image. Three main factors in fleet decisions about trailer specifications that are directly affected by a common enemy – corrosion. From the roofline to structural members, suspensions, axles, landing gear and upper-couplers, constant bombardment by moisture and debris – as well as exposure to road salts and other de-icing materials – makes specifying trailers for corrosion protection of utmost concern to fleet managers. Equally aware of the challenge are trailer, system and component manufacturers, who are addressing the problems caused by corrosion with new technologies and processes.
Trailer Productivity – Doors and Lifts
While systems and components on commercial vehicles are carefully specified to maximize efficiency on the road, the specification choices fleets make also can greatly impact productivity during loading and unloading operations.
Johnson Refrigerated Truck Bodies launches RouteMax
Johnson Refrigerated Truck Bodies launched the next generation in cold plate technology with it RouteMax pilot program, the company said.
TMC Marks 50th Anniversary
Progress in data communications and vehicle reporting maintenance standards have been impressive, according to executives reflecting on some of the recent accomplishments of the Technology and Maintenance Council (TMC) of the American Trucking Assns. as it celebrates its 50th anniversary this year.