Great Dane showcases all aluminum flatbed trailer
Great Dane provided visitors with an interactive and informative experience designed to showcase the company’s latest advances in trailer technology, performance and customer support at the 2015 Mid-America Trucking Show. Great Dane’s 2015 MATS display allowed visitors to experience the company’s latest equipment first hand, including the first public showing of the company’s all aluminum
Investing in aerodynamics to improve fuel efficiency
Wind resistance is a total drag—literally. Wind resistance is one of the top forces working against the truck as it runs down the road. (The other factors being: grade resistance; tire rolling resistance; and engine accessory and/or drivetrain losses, according to Cummins MPG Guide: “Secrets of better fuel economy”.) Did you know that every 2%
Navistar launches website for Fleetrite truck parts
Navistar launched a new website for its all-makes truck parts brand, Fleetrite. Through Fleetrite.com, truck fleets and owner-operators are able to search thousands of parts for all truck and bus manufacturers, and find detailed information on the company’s full line of all-makes aftermarket parts, said Navistar. “Our Fleetrite brand of all-makes parts is a key
Webasto SmarTemp Control available as Freightliner factory-installed option
Webasto Thermo & Comfort North America Inc. announced that, beginning March 2, Freightliner Cascadia and Cascadia Evolution trucks can roll off of the production line equipped with Webasto’s digital SmarTemp Control. Designed to work exclusively with Webasto’s Air Top 2000 ST bunk air heater, Webasto’s SmarTemp Control delivers precise temperature control with a rotary dial
Minimizer named Blue Ribbon Small Business Award winner
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce named Minimizer as a winner in its annual Blue Ribbon Small Business Awards, a program that recognizes companies for their success and innovation and for their contributions to economic growth and free enterprise. Minimizer was selected for demonstrating exceptional business practices in areas including strategic planning, employee development, community involvement
VDO Redi-Sensor optimizes website for mobile devices
Continental Commercial Vehicles & Aftermarket launched a mobile-optimized website for its VDO Redi-Sensor TPMS sensor. The new website continues to deliver all of the features of the previous website, but has been optimized for easy viewing on all types of devices. The website automatically adjusts to any screen size and makes its easier for users
Top brake questions, answered
The No. 1 job of truck brakes is safety; within that application, there’s more than one way to stop a truck. Drums have been the brake of choice for many trucks, but air disc brakes (ADBs) continue to gain popularity in nearly all heavy-duty on-road applications. “Current [ADB] market penetration is in the 12% to
Meritor WABCO introduces new programming tool
Meritor WABCO introduced a new programming tool that helps significantly shorten deliver times of replacement electronic control units for antilock braking systems. Beginning in spring 2015, service centers can use the Aftermarket Programming Tool to configure a new line of partially programmed control units to specific vehicle settings, said Meritor WABCO. “Technology like our new
Bose launches next generation Ride System II
Bose introduced the next generation of its Bose Ride truck seat suspension system, offering new features and functionality including new ride-control options, improved seat-top ergonomics, and a built-in driver orientation training module. Based on feedback from Bose Ride owners and fleets, as well as ongoing company research, these new capabilities are designed to deliver the
Meritor WABCO adds automatic trailer lift axle control systems to SmartTrac portfolio
Meritor WABCO’s SmartTrac portfolio of stability control systems has expanded with the addition of new cost-saving technology —the SmartTrac automatic trailer lift axle control system—to monitor suspension load and manage lift axles for trailers, according to the company. “The SmartTrac automatic trailer lift axle control system automatically raises or lowers the axle based on cargo