Navistar enhances oncommand connection system offerings
Navistar Inc. announced it has integrated Mitchell 1 Repair-Connect.net and in-bay service tools from Nexiq Technologies and Noregon Systems into its OnCommand Connection remote diagnostics system. The company’s diagnostics system is designed to increase vehicle uptime and provide increased fleet management efficiency for International truck customers. “OnCommand Connection was designed to help our customers more
Peterbilt celebrating 75 years by hitting the road
Celebrating 75 years in business, Peterbilt Motors Co. will host a yearlong tour that brings a new Model 579 Anniversary Edition and an exhibition trailer to scores of dealerships and industry events. The Peterbilt 75th Anniversary Tour hit the road April 1, and provides a retrospective look at, current appreciation and future hints of the industry’s
Oakley Transport is taking advantage of new technologies to grow its operation
“Our plan is right on target,” says Peter J. Nativo, director of maintenance at Oakley Transport. “We have a three-year business plan to grow in the market for the transportation of liquid bulk food grade products. Included is replacing all of our tractors with new units so we can take advantage of the cost savings
Meritor Tire Inflation System, P.S.I. offers new features for trailers
Meritor Inc. and Pressure Systems International (P.S.I.) are making it easier for fleets to check wheel-end pressure output by expanding availability of an optional feature on their automatic tire inflation system. The control box check point option was previously available on a limited basis with the Meritor Tire Inflation System (MTIS) by P.S.I. Now, it can
Toyo rolls out new tires
Toyo Tire U.S.A. Corp. introduced three new medium truck tires at MATS: the M177 regional to long-haul steer tire; the M170 regional steer tire; and the M920 drive traction tire for regional and long-haul trucking. Featuring the company’s e-balance technology, the tires deliver improved tire life, endurance, retreadability, reduced rolling resistance and irregular wear, according
Lista showcases Technician Series toolboxes
Lista, now part of the Storage & Workspace Systems business unit of Stanley Industrial & Automotive LLC, is showcasing its Technician Series toolboxes at its booth. The Technician Series tool- boxes feature a rugged, versatile design backed by a limited lifetime warranty. All drawers are full extension, with a 440 lb. capacity. Drawers come standard
Cummins Filtration releases filter upgrades with NanoNet media
As the only filter manufacturer that is part of an engine company, Cummins Filtration said it has extensive, first-hand experience in integrated system solutions for modern diesel engines and offers products to support the rigorous requirements of modern high-pressure fuel systems. Fleetguard Genuine Filtration fuel filtration products are manufactured by Cummins Filtration to meet and exceed
Thermo King MATS 2014 booth tour with Doug Lenz
Thermo King manufactures transport temperature control systems for a variety of mobile applications, including trailers, truck bodies, buses, shipboard containers and railway cars. At the Mid-America Trucking Show 2014, in Louisville, Ky., Doug Lenz, vice president of management, marketing and business development at Thermo King, took a minute to show the Fleet Equipment crew around
SAF-Holland booth tour with Bill Hicks at MATS 2014
At the 2014 Mid-America Trucking Show, SAF-Holland‘s Bill Hicks, director, product planning and market development, takes a minute to highlight SAF-Holland’s new P89 wheelend – a combination of the SAF-Holland disc brake and wheelend. If you’re at the show, be sure to stop by the SAF-Holland booth #34335, and visit the SAF-Holland website for more
Heil Trailer announces stainless steel technology, new trailer
For 2014, Heil Trailer launches into the stainless steel segment with a line of general chemical tank trailers that are built with an enhanced focus on quality and performance, similar to the standards of excellence applied to the company’s aluminum tank trailers. The new stainless steel technology provides state-of-the-art, custom-developed, ultra-high-definition laser cutting for a
