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
The cost of integration in the trucking industry
Last year was the year of integration for the North American Class 8 business. What was previously the strategy that dare not speak its name became, over the past 12 months, the strategy whose name was everywhere. Wards Data implies that the take rate on in-house engines now sits at 61.8%, based on sales figures,
Timken showcases commercial vehicle TechTips
The Timken Co. debuted more than a dozen new commercial vehicle TechTips at Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week. Timken will showcase its technical training and products at the industry trade show in Las Vegas, from Jan. 26-29. Timken launched TechTips to provide a free online resource that offers proper bearing handling and maintenance advice for commercial
In-house vs. outsourced fleet maintenance
Increasing adoption of onboard technology has been a boon and a bane for fleets. The boon is greater transparency between the fleet maintenance manager and driver/vehicle—that provides information on how vehicles are being driven and access to more and better data for maintenance and repair decisions. The bane is that the increased sophistication can make
ContiTech shows off air spring system design at HDAW 2015
ContiTech air spring systems is focusing its presence at the Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week (HDAW) in Las Vegas on its service, quality and product designs for the air spring replacement market. “For us, the Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week is one of the most important events worldwide and is the ideal meeting place for in-depth discussions with
TMD Friction highlights Textar pads and linings designed for performance, safety
Choosing the right friction solution needn’t be a challenge, according to TMD Friction. Be it for truck, trailer, bus or coach, TMD’s Textar offers disc brake pads and drum brake linings for major applications of commercial vehicles. And with Textar, every product comes with the assurance of total quality, maximum safety and ultimate reliability, according to the
