Inside Spectra Premium’s products at MATS
Spectra Premium’s Steve Stafford, director of heavy-duty sales U.S.A., gives Fleet Equipment an inside look at its line of heavy-duty radiators, charge air coolers, condensers, oil pans, and agricultural and industrial radiators during the 2015 Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, Ky. Stay tuned for more FE Video coverage and more news from the show.
Gruau, Knapheide sign exclusive distribution agreement
European light commercial vehicle upfitter Gruau signed a partnership agreement with Knapheide, a commercial vehicle upfitter in North America. The exclusive distribution agreement covers both Gruau’s commercial van IsoVan product line comprised of IsoTemp and IsoChem, as well as its retractable second row crew seating systems (Confo-Cab+ and Repli-Cab). Each upfit solution “transforms commercial van
AmeriPride expands propane autogas fueled trucks program
One of the largest textile rental and supply companies in North America is expanding its program to include additional propane autogas fueled trucks. After a successful alternative fuels pilot, AmeriPride Services is adding 20 more Roush CleanTech Ford F-59 delivery trucks in Northern California later this year, according to AmeriPride. The company currently has five
Accuride extends Gunite automatic slack adjuster warranty
Accuride Corp. has extended the standard warranty coverage for its Gunite standard and Gunite 2000 range of automatic slack adjusters. The commercial vehicle components supplier extended its mileage and warranty length on the two models due to the “exacting, world-class quality standards” of its automated slack adjuster assembly operation in Rockford, Ill., the company said.
Kinetics hybrid system expands Class 3-7 work truck availability
The Kinetics hybrid system from Crosspoint Kinetics is now available for the Isuzu Reach platform, the Ford E-350, the Dodge 5500, the Chevy 4500, and dozens more, according to Crosspoint Kinetics. The Kinetics Hybrid system is a electric hybrid system that fits virtually most Class 3-7 delivery and work trucks, said the company. “As long
Why companies are switching to propane autogas trucks for delivery operations
H&S Bakery, a Baltimore-based provider of hearth-baked goods, recently unveiled a fleet of alternatively fueled vehicles powered by propane autogas. “We want our customers and community to know that we are investing in and working hard to meet our sustainability goals,” said Chuck Paterakis, vice president of transportation and logistics for H&S. “With propane autogas,
Mudguard releases second generation mud flap
Mudguard Technologies launched a newly designed aerodynamic mud flap. V-Flap II’s features include vanes on the front and back of the mud flap, rounded corners, improved air-flow design and extra mounting holes to accommodate special mounting for single wide-base tires. The new design improves aerodynamics, increases spray suppression, improves structural strength and is compatible with
Johnson Truck Bodies showcases latest equipment advances
Johnson Refrigerated Truck Bodies (JRTB) showcased its line of refrigerated truck bodies at the 2015 NTEA Work Truck Show in the Indiana Convention Center, including a lightweight, three-temperature-zone Guardian composite truck body built to serve the growing market for home and B2B deliveries. The specially designed truck body is mounted on a Ford F-550 chassis
Redline Detection releases truck exhaust leak detector
Redline Detection released its HD PowerSmoke, a diagnostic machine that ensures the safety of truck drivers by eliminating the threat of toxic carbon monoxide fumes entering the cabin. According to the company, HD PowerSmoke is the only diagnostic machine in the heavy-duty market that can, in a single 10-minute procedure, detect any boosted intake or exhaust
Shell Rotella introduces nitrite-free extended life coolant
Shell Lubricants expanded its portfolio with the introduction of Shell Rotella Extended Life Coolant – Nitrite Free (ELC NF). The new coolant joins the Shell Rotella coolant portfolio as the companion to Shell Rotella Ultra ELC. Both products are designed to meet the requirements of a growing segment of commercial vehicles that are moving to
