Carrier Transicold introduces solar panel accessory
Carrier Transicold introduced a new accessory that harnesses the power of the sun to charge transport refrigeration unit (TRU) batteries and maintain performance in an environmentally sustainable way. Developed specifically to maintain TRU battery charge, Thin-Film Flexible Solar Panels are easily installed on the roofs of trailers, truck bodies and refrigerated rail cars chilled by
Implementing idling-reduction solutions to save money, meet regulations
As truck equipment advances to meet high-efficiency expectations, increased regulations demand more attention from fleet managers who already have their hands full meeting schedules and keeping trucks running. Idle regulations, for example, can be one of the most challenging regulations to keep up with, as they vary from city to city and state to state.
Wabash National expands West Coast sales and service
Wabash National Corp. announced an agreement with Portland-based TEC Equipment Inc. to provide sales, parts and service for Wabash National, Transcraft and Benson brand trailers in California, Oregon and Washington. Beginning May 2014, TEC Equipment will facilitate the transition of three Wabash National Trailer Centers to independent dealer facilities operated by TEC Equipment. These locations
Council confers first certified VMRS Specialist credentials
ATA’s Technology & Maintenance Council (TMC) is proud to announce its first group of Certified VMRS Specialists. These individuals have demonstrated their knowledge in the use of the Vehicle Maintenance Reporting Standards (VMRS). VMRS is the industry standard coding convention for tracking equipment and maintenance information. The following is the first group of Certified VMRS
Good preventative maintenance can cure CSA headaches
Ever since the Federal Motor Carriers Safety Administration launched its initiative called Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) there has been increased attention to the condition of over-the-road equipment. Everyone wants to avoid problems during a roadside inspection because every infraction will be reported to the FMCSA and made public via the Internet. According to some fleet
Harnessing the power: Spec’ing batteries to meet today’s electrical system demands
The demands placed on today’s fleets are staggering. In addition to increased efficiency demands on the mechanical side, computer systems, ECUs, GPS, iPhones, TVs, reefer units and countless other innovations tax the truck’s electrical system. The electrical demands are more than ever in history, and demand for voltage is not going away—it’s going to grow.
Ideal engineers Smart Clamp
The Ideal-Tridon Brand from Ideal Clamp Products now includes the SmartSeal worm gear clamp featuring the patent-pending SmartLiner, a self-compensating spring liner that forms a steady 360-degree seal in response to changing temperatures and vibrational movement.
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.
DEF & fuel economy: Fleets surveyed
With the introduction of 2010 EPA-compliant diesel engines, which included selective catalytic reduction (SCR) technology, diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) has become a mandatory commodity for all fleet managers running these engines. Many of those fleets still have questions about how it impacts day-to-day operations. In an August 2013 online survey of the trucking industry, PEAK Commercial & Industrial, the makers of BlueDEF, found that the top concern of those surveyed was how DEF with SCR technology impact overall fuel economy.
ChemSpec offers polyurethane basecoat and clear coat formula
Metacryl FC 3.5 VOC 2K Polyurethane Basecoat from ChemSpec is a conventional solids basecoat for use with Metacryl universal hardener system and zero VOC reducer. METALUX MX2 MS CLEARCOAT 9090 from ChemSpec is a medium solids clear coat formulated for the METALUX basecoat system.