WABCO launches ‘This is #MyTruckStop’
WABCO Holdings Inc. launched its “This is #MyTruckStop” campaign in a bid to collate hundreds of images celebrating the trucking community at truck stops around the world. Drivers across the globe are invited to share photos of the truck stops they visit on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram using the hashtag #MyTruckStop. Participants have a chance to
Detroit Radiator Corp. to exhibit at Great American Trucking Show
Detroit Radiator Corp. will be partaking in the Great American Trucking Show (GATS) for 2014. GATS will be held at the Kay Bailey Hutchinson Convention Center in Dallas from August 21-23, 2014. Detroit Radiator Corp.’s exhibit (#18080) will highlight its 18-wheeler truck and trailer, “DR·COOL”. The company exhibit will also showcase aftermarket cooling product solutions, brochures,
Report Card: FMVSS 121 reduced stopping distance regulation
We are coming up on the third anniversary of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 121 reduced stopping distance regulation (RSD) start date. Fleet Equipment decided to ask brake friction manufacturers to report in on brake performance—and/or changes—since those regulations went into effect. “Actually, the friction materials were changing long before August 2011,” says
The importance of tire pressure monitoring
Keeping a close eye on tire pressure can also impact your bottom line. Under-inflated tires flex excessively under load, producing heat and increasing rolling resistance, which wastes fuel. Tires inflated 10 PSI below recommended levels can reduce truck fuel economy up to 1%. In addition, stress from flexing causes fast and uneven wear, shortening the
Spectra Premium announces engine management customer satisfaction warranty
Spectra Premium Industries announced a customer satisfaction warranty on its mass air flow sensors, ignition coils, distributors, CAM & crank sensors and synchronizers, effective immediately. According to Spectra Premium, this warranty will ensure customers are satisfied with their engine management products. “With our recent acquisition of Rich Porter Technology, our combined knowledge of quality control processes,
Accuride reports second quarter results
Accuride Corp. reported strong financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2014, as its ‘Fix & Grow’ strategy supports delivery of continued margin and profitability improvement. Second quarter 2014 results Second quarter 2014 net sales from continuing operations were $181.6 million, compared with $179.9 million in the same period in 2013, an increase
CleanFUEL USA powers Freightliner Custom Chassis S2G
CleanFUEL USA announced full production of a Freigtliner Custom Chassis S2G medium-truck powered by its liquid propane injection (LPI) system. According to the company, the CleanFUEL USA LPI propane autogas fuel system is fully integrated and factory-installed, requiring no aftermarket modifications. The vehicle is EPA and CARB certified. “We are ecstatic that the S2G and
Battle destructive corrosion with routine maintenance
With the rugged operating conditions that many heavy-duty trucks endure, it’s no surprise that operators and maintenance staff need fast, easy solutions to protect vehicles from road debris, salt and rust. In addition to rust from excessive moisture, heavy-duty trucks often experience the damaging effects of corrosion due to rock salt, magnesium chloride or calcium
P.S.I. recognizes trailer manufacturers at annual meeting
During the Truck Trailer Manufacturers Association 2014 annual meeting held in in Tucson, Ariz., Pressure Systems International (P.S.I.) recognized Hyundai Translead and Utility Trailer Manufacturing Co. for the significant role each has played in P.S.I.’s success over the past twelve months. Hyundai Translead was recognized with two awards: The 2013 PSI Athena Award, given to the North
Eaton Transmissions expands remanufactured transmission warranty coverage
Power management company Eaton Corp. has expanded its three-year bundled warranty program for remanufactured transmissions to now include all commercial truck vocations in the U.S. and Canada. Only linehaul applications were covered previously with the bundled program, which extends the basic two-year warranty of a standard Eaton Fuller Reman transmission or a FLEX Reman to
