XTRA Lease adds new features to trailer tracking service
XTRA Lease, a provider of over-the-road trailer equipment rental and leasing in North America, has announced that it has added new flexibility to its trailer tracking service, enabling users to set up customized groups to monitor their fleet activity.
Borg Warner Turbo and Emissions Systems introduces Glow Plugs for light vehicle diesels to the North American aftermarket
The North American aftermarket business of BorgWarner Turbo and Emissions Systems has introduced Glow Plugs for diesel-powered light duty vehicles. The company says BorgWarner glow plugs enable an instant and safe cold start of the diesel, even in extremely low temperatures. And the faster a diesel ignites, the quicker it runs at top performance.
Test Bed
By evaluating biodiesel in its operation, Decker Truck Line is finding answers to questions that could benefit the entire trucking industry
Purolator introduces electric curbside delivery vehicle
Purolator, Canada’s largest overnight courier company, celebrated a significant milestone in its commitment to the environment by introducing the Quicksider prototype, a battery-operated electric delivery vehicle.
Unicoil Universal automotive hoses available in the United States
Unicoil, a universal alternative to pre-molded automotive hoses, is now being sold and marketed in the United States and Canada, the maker said.
Industry value
With 90 fleet managers from in-vestor-owned electric utilities in the U.S. and Canada in attendance at its 54th annual gathering, the Electric Utility Fleet Managers Conference (EUFMC), which was held in June in Williamsburg, Va., attracted a record number of attendees.
Trailer Productivity: Security systems, trailer tracking; interior lighting solutions
According to the International Cargo Security Council, U.S. businesses lose $10 billion per year in merchandise theft, and the average value of a cargo theft is $500,000, a number that has grown fivefold in the past 25 years.
Cummins ComfortGuard APU System offers complete cab HVAC system
The ComfortGuard APU System from Cummins features ComfortGuard Cab Air HVAC components for high-performance heating and cooling, the company said.
Roadranger expands remanufactured offerings to include medium-duty transmissions
Eaton Corp. said it has made remanufactured, medium-duty, manual transmissions with genuine Fuller components available for the first time at original equipment manufacturers (OEM) dealerships throughout North America.
Diesels will win the fuel race
Last month I said we are now getting some sanity back regarding which alternate fuels and feedstock sources will be utilized in the U. S. marketplace. Well, it’s not over yet!