Glider kits are back
With the recent shortage of good, quality used trucks combined with the desire to operate like-new trucks at less cost, fleets of all sizes are generating a resurgence for glider kits.
It’s truly a global marketplace
Every truck maker in this country has a presence in the world market and shares successful vehicle technologies across its product lines and markets.
Alliance Truck Parts merchandise now available online
In celebration of the new e-commerce section of the website, Alliance Truck Parts is offering a 20% off promotion through Dec. 31. Available for sale are apparel, No. 12 Dodge Challenger NASCAR-certified die cast cars, and other items including key chains, hats, coffee mugs and luggage.
Demand for used truck parts increases
With older vehicles in the fleet, looking for new parts and remanufactured parts for older vehicles right now can be a challenge.
Alliance Truck Parts offers new back-up alarms
The new back-up alarm conforms to SAEJ994 standards and offers waterproof construction using rugged ABS plastic to withstand pressure-washing, harsh environments and impacts. It produces a 97-decible standard one beep per second output.
DTNA, Wal-Mart showcase new technologies on Cascadia
For the latest innovations for the Freightliner Cascadia, DTNA engineers and Wal-Mart experts worked closely together to create an environmentally friendly and fuel efficient heavy-duty commercial vehicle, the company said.
Alliance Truck Parts adds EZ-Assist clutch for toughest jobs
The company’s EZ-Assist clutch is specifically designed to meet the demands of work truck applications that require severe torque transfer for extremely heavy loads. The new model in the line is rated at 2,050 ft.-lbs. of torque. All are backed by a one-year unlimited mileage warranty.
Zonar, DTNA provide Virtual Technician remote diagnostic systems
Model year 2012 Freightliner vehicles equipped with Detroit Diesel engines will now offer DTNA’s Virtual Technician, the industry’s first real-time remote diagnostic system, as standard equipment. Developed for DTNA by Zonar, the Virtual Technician transmits real-time engine diagnostics with vehicle performance indicators to the Detroit Diesel Customer Support Center, which then proactively communicates with fleets and vehicle owners regarding potential performance issues and service scheduling.
Alliance Truck Parts offers new charge air coolers
The new charge air cooler product line for most makes and models of class 6-8 commercial trucks and buses provides a quality solution to charge air cooler issues that can severely affect a vehicle’s performance. The line features bar and plate construction instead of fin and tube for greater durability and more efficient heat transfer, the company said.
Alliance Truck Parts announces all makes radiator line
Alliance Truck Parts now offers radiator replacements for all makes of medium- and heavy-duty trucks and buses. The replacement radiators, which are fabricated of all aluminum, meet or exceed OEM specifications and are completely cycle and leak tested to ensure consistent product quality, the maker said.