Airtronic NG, Espar offer natural gas heating for trucks
Just announced,the newly-developed Airtronic NG Commercial air heater burns compressed natural gas (CNG), which makes it ideally suited for all trucks, the company said. “Our Airtronic NG Commercial is the first air heater that is specially designed for the continuously growing market for natural gas trucks in North America,” explains Dr. Volker Hohensee, president of
Great Dane provides a glimpse into the future of trucking
Visitors to Great Dane’s booth at the 2014 Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS) will be among the first to explore the Walmart Advanced Vehicle Experience, the latest in tractor and trailer technology. The project is the result of a multi-year collaboration between a team of vendor partners including Walmart, Peterbilt, Great Dane and Capstone Turbine. Almost
VDO TPMS Catalog features expanded REDI-Sensor multi-application TPMS coverage
Continental Commercial Vehicles & Aftermarket released its new VDO 2014 TPMS Replacement Parts Program catalog. This catalog has been expanded to include the latest application validations for the VDO REDI-Sensor Multi-Application TPMS sensor service solution, which now provides extensive coverage for domestic, Asian and European vehicles in North America with just four sensor SKUs. The overall
VUSION launches MPG analytics dashboard
VUSION, a division of PeopleNet and a Trimble company that optimizes performance and decision-making through data integration and analytics, announced the launch of its MPG Analytics Dashboard. Making the announcement at the Truckload Carriers Association annual convention, VUSION President Tom Fansler said, “Collecting and analyzing data that impacts fuel use is critical for identifying areas
February brings strong trailer orders
The strong trailer order season continues, as the impact of large fleet commitments was evident in February. New order volumes of 32,143 trailers netted to 29,947 units after cancellations. This information was included in the most recent State of the Industry: U.S. Trailers published by ACT Research Co. “Net orders were up 17% sequentially and
Webb Wheel’s LifeShield technology protects rotors from corrosion
Webb Wheel disc brake rotors are now available with an added barrier against corrosion to extend rotor life and replacement intervals. Webb’s new LifeShield technology creates an invisible protective layer across the entire rotor surface to resist corrosion beyond what traditional coatings offer. Vehicle testing through an entire winter on roads treated with salt and other
Green refrigerated transport: Benefits of new TRU technologies
According to Tom Kampf, product manager for Thermo King, even though Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Tier 4 Final standards took effect a year ago, refrigerated fleet operators continue to have a choice when it comes to selecting the transportation refrigeration unit (TRU) that best meets their needs. That is because the EPA regulations that cover
Longer tire life thanks to smarter management
Understanding and choosing tires with outstanding technology and fitting them to the fleet’s needs won’t amount to much if the tires aren’t also properly maintained. Every fleet should have a formal tire maintenance program to assure its tires are cared for and managed smartly. This will provide the most service to the fleet and provide
Stop throwing away ‘bad’ batteries—recover them
For those charged with keeping rolling stock and equipment on-the-road and fully operational, battery performance and extending life cycles is a critical budget line item. Failure is simply not an acceptable option, as PulseTech Products Corp. explains proper battery procedures. The workhorse lead-acid battery handles the lion’s share of stored electrical power requirements in most
Protecting your truck tire investment
Tires are a major expense for every fleet. Fleet maintenance managers are always working to optimize tire programs and reduce costs. More than 85% of fleets retread in order to lower tire cost per mile. The cost of a retreaded tire varies based on many factors, including tread design, tread depth and specific compounds. However, the
