Five truck trend takeaways from July
We know it’s not easy to keep up with everything that happens in the world of trucking. So here are the biggest stories from July focused on the latest truck trends, all in one place.
TRP introduces no-ream king pin kits
TRP has announced a new line of TRP no-ream king pin kits for a variety of makes of trucks and buses. According to the company, benefits of the new King Pin Kits include the following: Available in multiple diameter lengths; Spiral bushings with deeper grease grooves that allow 25% more grease in high wear areas;
K Tool International introduces new line of Power Supply/Jump Starter Kits
K Tool International has introduced a new line of Power Supply/Jump Starter Kits for light- and medium-duty trucks (as well as cars and SUVs). The line includes four part numbers offering varying capabilities in power and electric output. Features include AC wall chargers, DC charge cable, USB charging cables, 8 DC output tips, a flashlight,
Bosch announces new Battery Tester with integrated printer
Bosch has introduced the new BAT 135 battery tester with integrated printer, now available in North America. The integrated printer is designed to capture test results for customer records such as presenting the state of health and state of charge percentage of the batteries to ensure optimal efficiency and usage, the company explained. Using a
Daimler Trucks details digital solutions, distribution network to improve service experience
Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) announced several significant updates that aim to positively impact the customer experience. Enhanced digital solutions, a new parts distribution center, and a new retail strategy will benefit customers at every touch point and will help DTNA realize its vision of achieving 24-hour or less repair time. Related: Click here to
Predictive maintenance is coming
“Machine learning.” It’s a phrase that’s cropping up more and more in conversations about data-driven solutions. In the heavy-duty service world, one of the ways it’s being employed is through predictive maintenance algorithms, complex strings of code that crunch your service data, analyze it and then give you recommendations based on probability models. Make no
TravelCenters of America holds grand opening of new retread center
TravelCenters of America held the grand opening of its TA Commercial Tire Network Retread Center on July 12. The new retread center is now open and producing retread tires, and is part of the Goodyear Authorized Retread Network. Customer-owned casings can be retreaded with premium performance Goodyear treads. The 32,000-sq. ft. TA Commercial Tire Network
Graco introduces Pulse Fluid Management system
Graco Inc. has launched the Pulse Fluid Management system for vehicle service, a new update of the company’s previous fluid management system. “Based on thousands of hours of testing and customer feedback, we redesigned the Matrix Total Fluid Management System, transforming it into the Pulse Fluid Management system,” said Joshua Holmstadt, Graco’s lubrication equipment division
More than a truck: Daimler unveils its electric strategy
Roger Nielsen steps out of the Thomas Built all-electric Saf-T-Liner C2 school bus and stands in front of more than one hundred analysts and media representatives to make the biggest product announcement since he took the position of Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) president and CEO. He shakes Martin Daum’s hand as Martin hands him
The forward-thinking approach of Cowan Systems
In the 47 years that Michael Sizemore has worked in truck fleets, he’s seen what he calls some very intelligent decisions. “In 1994, when Joseph Cowan, the son of the company’s founder W.T. Cowan, opened Cowan Systems LLC as a new operating entity, he created a niche with a lightweight fleet,” says the director of
