Meritor expands service at Drivetrain Express wholesale outlet
The Edmonton, Alberta, Canada wholesale aftermarket parts outlet of Meritor is now open to provide OEM dealers, warehouse distributors and area rebuilders with a complete parts selection and fast delivery of all-makes drivetrain components and related replacement parts.
Donaldson introduces PowerCore air cleaners
The PowerCore air cleaner product line from Donaldson Co. has been expanded with the addition of the PCD family and the PSD14.The new PCD air cleaner provides single-stage filtration in a compact unit for on-highway trucks operating in light dust conditions, according to the company.
Peterbilt showcases advanced technologies
During the annual Energy Summit and Fair held on the campus of the University of North Texas (UNT), home of the PACCAR Technology Institute, Peterbilt Motors Co. displayed the SuperTruck advanced concept vehicle it is developing with Cummins Inc. through a U.S. Department of Energy program.
Thermo King integrates TracKing Telematics Solution with Add On Systems
The TracKing web-based, refrigerated trailer and temperature monitoring system from Thermo King can now be integrated with AS400/iSeries software for the truckload carrier market from Add On Systems (AOS) Inc.
Accellos announces integration with Rand McNally’s Mobile Fleet Management Systems
An integration between its Prophesy Dispatch transportation management software and Rand McNally’s TPC, TND 760 and HD 100 in-cab mobile fleet management devices has been announced by Acellos.
Phillips PERMALITE XB interior trailer lamp now 30% brighter
Available for new trailers and for retrofit on existing trailers, according to the company, the new PERMALITE XB, with a 1600 lumen output, produces a 175-degree light spread.
Mitchell 1 awards 2013 SuperTech Grand Champion and offers “Winter Escape” sweepstakes
Mitchell 1 awarded Mark McLean Jr. of Fed Ex Freight, the Grand Champion of TMC’s SuperTech 2013 National Technician Skills Competition, a subscription that will allow him to access one of Mitchell 1’s online service information products for Class 4-8 trucks for a full year.
Downtime is the enemy
“Established maintenance processes consistently from location to location.” “No surprises – we help our customers make decisions in advance.” “Excessive downtime is not acceptable – time is our enemy in service.” These are all passionate, meaningful statements from a savvy industry veteran and President and Chief Executive Officer of WheelTime LLC, Mike Delaney. “Established maintenance
Ground breaking news: Yokohama Tire Corp.’s commercial truck tire manufacturing plant
Yokohama Tire Corp. broke ground Monday on a commercial truck tire manufacturing plant in West Point, Miss. The facility is the first manufacturing plant the tiremaker has built from the ground up in the United States. The TBR plant is expected to roll out its first tire in October 2015.
Factory-installed inverters are a must have for many fleets
In Joe Egan’s office, a framed picture shows a long-haul tractor, or more precisely, its charred remains. “It’s not one of our trucks, but it illustrates what can happen when an electrical fire is caused by a bad inverter installation,” he says. “It gives a visual reminder to any driver who comes into my office what can happen if an inverter isn’t installed correctly.”