Productivity: trailer and body lighting
When specifying trailer and body lighting systems, says Tim Gilbert, director of sales for fleets and OEMs at Peterson Manufacturing, fleet managers look first for durability, and products that do not cause any unnecessary downtime.
HDM introduces VISTER IC-2000 Inverter/Charger for commercial vehicles
In anticipation of increasingly strict emissions legislation, HDM has introduced the VISTER IC-2000 Inverter/Charger system for commercial vehicles. HDM’s VISTER IC-2000 Inverter/Charger is the first and only system for idle-reduction that meets SAE 1455 standards and OEM performance specifications, the company said.
Shell Lubricants introduces Shell Spirax ASX R SAE 75W-90 high-performance synthetic axle fluid
When it comes to highway driving, every mile counts, and quality axle fluid can make a difference. Shell Lubricants has introduced Shell Spirax ASX R, a new long-life axle fluid that offers improved fuel economy. In standard industry and commercial fleet tests, Shell Spirax ASX R has demonstrated a fuel efficiency improvement of more than one percent when compared to several products in the same application, its maker says.
Just drive it
Most of the problems that fleets and suppliers faced after 2007 emissions-compliant engines went into service have been addressed by software updates and driver training
Air-Weigh makes onboard scales smarter than ever
Air-Weigh has unveiled a new in-cab electronic scale. Named LoadMaxx, the new scale incorporates hardware and software technology packaged in a new ComLink hardware device, its maker says. The LoadMaxx Scale offers innovative features including an interface to the J1939 / CAN bus, two programmable weight alarm outputs, an interface to an inclinometer, and enhanced self-test diagnostics.
We’re ready to stop
Although the government keeps delaying the implementation of new stopping distance regulations, suppliers have been active in developing products that will help fleets minimize costs related to compliance when the regulations are finally enacted.
Penray Offers Winter Pow-R Plus for BioDiesel Fuel Treatment
Penray’s Winter Pow-R Plus for BioDiesel Fuel Treatment is ready for use in BioDiesel and is ULSD compliant.
Suspensions specifics
When it comes to specifying suspension systems fleets need to consider weight, uptime and application. But today’s more sophisticated systems may be able to offer more.
Kendall GT-1 diesel synthetic blend oil upgraded to meet API CJ 4 quality
ConocoPhillips Company, the fourth largest U.S. lubricant supplier, announced that Kendall GT-1 Diesel synthetic blend motor oil has been upgraded to API CJ-4 quality. Kendall GT-1 Diesel is specially designed for use in diesel engines of light trucks and sport utility vehicles, and is formulated to provide wear protection, disperse soot, minimize deposits on critical engine parts, and resist viscosity breakdown even in severe services such as towing and hauling at high temperatures, according to Reginald Dias, director, commercial lubricants, ConocoPhillips Lubricants.
New demands, new technology
New full-flow lube oil filter technology addresses the desire to increase drain intervals; bypass filters address soot loading