Highest output Delco Remy alternator introduced
Remy International has released the Delco Remy 55SI alternator, rated at 420 amps at 12 volts and up to 275 amps at 24 volts. The company said high efficiency alternators translate to less engine horsepower requirements, resulting in substantial fuel savings.
How much is enough?
Training that helps each employee grow his or her skills and knowledge to better perform the current job is appreciated as a benefit, increasing employee loyalty and retention, and helping attract the best possible talent.
Natural gas, the new panacea?
Widespread incorporation of “fracking” and subsequent media attention has significantly increased natural gas production.
Ease of servicing automatic transmissions
Considering the increased acceptance of automatic transmissions in medium- and heavy-duty trucks, as well as vocations, we explored the availability of service information that might help our readers.
Plug it in: reduce idle, save fuel
The elimination of unnecessary engine idling is a move that will save fuel, reduce exhaust emissions, cut air pollution and save money.
‘Best solutions’
Best Cartage and its sister operations are using the right fleet management tools to provide effective solutions for customers.
Interstate Batteries introduces next-gen battery technology
According to Interstate Batteries, deep-cycling performance, faster recharging and stronger starting are the attributes of its new 31-AGM7 extreme absorbed glass-mat commercial line battery.
New Cat CT15 engine boosts Power of CT660 vocational truck
The new Cat CT15 engine joins the CT11 and CT13 as the third engine option for the Cat CT660 vocational truck. The 15-liter engine is available with as much as 550 HP and 1,850 ft.-lb. of torque, which the maker said will power the Class 8 truck through heavy-hauling jobs and demanding terrain.
Alliance Truck Parts adds coiled and straight air hoses
The company now offers coiled and straight air hose assemblies, gladhands and related accessories for Class 6-8 heavy-duty trucks. Each is manufactured to meet or exceed OES specifications with innovative features designed to achieve real-world functionality in the harsh trucking environment, the maker said.
Phillips Industries offers new solution to cable corrosion
According to the maker, the Sta-Dry QCMS2 plug/socket is specifically designed to eliminate the corrosion damage caused when road contaminants enter the electrical system of a heavy-duty vehicle.