Best Practices: Tricks of the Trade
It’s not the data, but how it’s used
Cool trends
Refrigeration unit technology continues to evolve and improve
Tricks of the Trade
It’s not the data, but how it’s used
New Grote Ultra-Box tackles trucking industry’s future lighting, electronic demands
Grote Industries has unveiled the latest in a series of products that anticipate and answer the trucking industry’s future lighting and electrical needs: the Grote next generation J 560 Ultra-Box Receptacle. The product solves the current problem of cracked, corroded and crammed truck trailer junction boxes said its maker. With double the standard number of pin connections, a push-on plug function, a durable glass-filled nylon housing, insert-molded pins that seal out moisture and corrosive materials and easily replaceable parts, Grote’s Ultra-Box receptacle is ready for future growth.
Optimizing decisions
Review the choices before changing oil drains
Detroit Diesel DD15 unveiled
After nearly five years and $1.5 billion in development, the new heavy-duty Detroit Diesel DD15 engine was introduced last week at the Detroit Diesel plant. The DD15 displaces 14.8L, and is a 6-cylinder, in-line design. It is intended for all heavy-duty, North American truck and coach applications, and features improved fuel economy and enhanced performance, the maker says.
Smart choices
Partnering with a full-service, leasing-services provider on vehicle, maintenance and safety programs helps ICON Transportation meet a variety of customer needs
New Parker Twin Tough Bonded hose line offered
Parker Hannifin Corp., a provider of motion and control technologies, introduced a new family of bonded rubber hydraulic hose called the Twin Tough Bonded Hose line.
Grisham molds a new operation
Two years ago, the venerable LTL carrier Con-way turned it up a notch and added a truckload fleet.
It’s an investment
When you invest in technician training, you can expect a number of benefits – higher shop productivity and better staff morale among them