Safety – Braking Systems
NHTSA calls for a 20 percent to 30 percent reduction in the required stopping distance for large trucks.
ArvinMeritor launches ELSA air disc brake models
ArvinMeritor introduced new 17.5 inch, 19.5 inch and 22.5 inch members of its Meritor ELSA air disc brake family.
Volvo Link Sentry to be standard on U.S. trucks
Volvo Trucks North America will make Volvo Link Sentry standard for all Volvo trucks with U.S. 2007 engines, which go on sale in the first quarter of next year.
ConocoPhillips introduces new transmission oil
ConocoPhillips Lubricants announced the introduction of Triton Synthetic Transoil 50, which is specifically formulated to meet the new Eaton Roadranger PS-164 Rev 7 specification.
Portable wheel stud remover offered
Tire Service Equipment Mfg. Co. Inc. now manufactures the 1-PPK Pak Press, Portable Wheel Stud Remover and Installer.
Cummins introduces ComfortGuard APU system
The new ComfortGuard APU from Cummins is the engine manufacturer’s first complete auxiliary power unit system for over-the-road trucks.
Freightliner Custom Chassis expands engine offering
Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp.’s (FCCC) offering of the Mercedes-Benz MBE 926 continues to grow.
Alcoa offers lifetime wheel warranty
Alcoa Forged Specialty Wheels, a Cleveland-based business unit of Alcoa Inc., announced the expansion of its product warranty to a lifetime limited warranty across the entire automotive aftermarket replacement wheel portfolio.
Hunter offers new pit jack
Hunter’s new Heavy-Duty Pit Jack is designed to offer exceptional strength that enables shops to perform heavy-duty service quickly and efficiently, the company said.
Tips on finding and keeping technicians
Recruiting, training and retaining technicians remains a major concern. Recently, the industry has taken a closer look at refining the process.