Stability control: rules, technology and benefits
The potential for regulation for commercial vehicle stability control moves into the Notice for Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) in mid-2011.
Meritor WABCO to supply technology for Freightliner, Western Star
The company will supply Daimler Trucks North America with advanced air and water management valves for commercial vehicles using selective catalytic reduction aftertreatment to meet today’s emission standards. Meritor WABCO is supplying two types of valves on Freightliner and Western Star models with diesel engines using SCR, depending upon vehicle configuration.
Meeting CSA 2010 guidelines
The new CSA 2010 program identifies 10 different groups of parts and accessories that the government considers critical for safe operation. Among them are lamps; reflective devices; electrical wiring; brakes; glazing and window construction; fuel systems; coupling devices, including fifth wheels; miscellaneous equipment such as heaters; and frames, cab and body components. For any sidelined
Hulett Environmental Services’ trucks offer correct capacity, reliability
Trucks with the correct capacity and reliability help Hulett Environmental Services provide the best service.
Phillips improves Swinger Gladhands to protect against corrosion
Swinger Gladhands from Phillips Industries are now fully anodized to protect against magnesium chloride, road salt and chemicals, which cause corrosion. The gladhands, with live swivel, are ideal for intermodal and piggyback trailers where straight or angled gladhands are exposed to damage.
Meritor WABCO launches SafetyDirect
SafetyDirect allows customers to use a single point of access to monitor and synchronize driver performance reports on braking, stability control, following distances, collision safety system braking and lane-departure warnings for individual drivers, as well as the entire fleet. The comprehensive reporting includes event location, date, time, speed, odometer reading and safety trending data.
Basic preventive maintenance, plus new trends
According to Rick Martin, manager of training for ArvinMeritor, greater emphasis should be placed on preventive maintenance, but in today’s world, everyone wants to just run the truck until it’s “dead.” What needs to be stressed in normal preventive maintenance? • Oil and lube changes at set intervals that the OEM/component manufacturer recommends. • We
Collision avoidance technologies
Collision avoidance technologies could prevent nearly half of all rear-end, run-off-road and lane change crashes.
SAF-Holland exhibits at IAA International Commercial Vehicle Show
SAF-Holland showcased several products at the IAA International Commercial Vehicle show in Hanover, Germany, including the company’s Holland FWAL lightweight aluminium fifth wheel, Neway ADZ vocational truck suspension, Tire Pilot, SAF 60 One and SAF SBS 2220 Disc Brake