Anthony Liftgate offers lifetime bushings warranty
Anthony Liftgates Inc. now includes a lifetime warranty on all bushings used in the company’s Tuckunder series liftgates.
Zero RPMs
Excessive engine idling consumes more than 800 million gallons of diesel fuel a year.
Keeping techs on board
Jeff Johnson says a clean shop, variety of assignments, and safety emphasis limit technician turnover at Hall’s Fast Motor Freight
Tips on finding and keeping technicians
Recruiting, training and retaining technicians remains a major concern. Recently, the industry has taken a closer look at refining the process.
International introduces new technology for 8600
International Truck and Engine Corp. demonstrated a new tire and battery monitoring technology that will be introduced on its International 8600 model, used primarily by regional haul fleets.
Flying J offers APU system
Flying J Enterprise Solutions said it released its new Cab Comfort System (CCS), a fully integrated high-end auxiliary power unit, to help truck fleets reduce engine idling and unnecessary emissions while providing the driver in-cab comfort and convenience while on the road.
Landa introduces hot water pressure washer
Landa introduced a new all-electric hot water pressure washer ideal for indoor cleaning.
Modine offers idle reduction system
Modine Manufacturing Co., a designer and developer of heating and cooling solutions for a diversified group of markets including truck, construction, agriculture, industrial, and automotive, unveiled a new fuel cell product that will reduce emissions and cut costs for over-the-road truck drivers, the company said.
Trailer Productivity: Corrosion Control
Durability. Cost. Image. Three main factors in fleet decisions about trailer specifications that are directly affected by a common enemy – corrosion. From the roofline to structural members, suspensions, axles, landing gear and upper-couplers, constant bombardment by moisture and debris – as well as exposure to road salts and other de-icing materials – makes specifying trailers for corrosion protection of utmost concern to fleet managers. Equally aware of the challenge are trailer, system and component manufacturers, who are addressing the problems caused by corrosion with new technologies and processes.
Parker EPS Division launches bearing isolator
Parker’s ProTech Self Grounding (SG) Bearing Isolator’s design provides 100 percent exclusion of contaminants and dissipates electrical shaft voltages caused by variable frequency drives, the company said.