Shutting down idling
As fuel cost rise and more states and municipalities regulate idling time, finding ways to provide creature comforts for drivers with the engine off is more important than ever.
Creating positive attitudes
It is interesting how sometimes unrelated experiences can come together to create a new idea or perspective on things.
Import solutions, not problems
In case you haven’t noticed, truck tires with new sidewall names are starting to appear where only well known brands have tread (couldn’t resist that pun) until recently.
Webb Wheel offers new disc brake rotors
The Aftermarket Division of Webb Wheel Products Inc. added three new rotors to its product offering. The 15.00 x 1.435 rear disc brake rotors, part numbers 54280P, 54281P and 54282P, will be shipped in individual boxes identified with the Webb part number.
Columbus was wrong
I recently returned from the Heavy Duty Manufacturers Associationannual Heavy Duty Dialogue meeting and have discovered that what Ilearned in school was in error. Columbus had it all wrong. The world isin fact flat.
ArvinMeritor launches new Air Systems Program
ArvinMeritor Inc. Commercial Vehicle Aftermarket (CVA) business said its new Meritor All-Makes Air Systems Program provides a complete portfolio of all-makes air valves, air compressors, air dryers and cartridges, and air hose assemblies.
Sloan introduces bulk wiper blade program
Sloan Transportation Products is marketing Michelin branded wiper blades to the North American heavy-duty aftermarket. The Michelin Heavy Duty Wiper Blade is offered in a regular and winter blade model. Sloan said it is making the Michelin bulk blade program available for fleets because it provides a premium quality, branded blade, while saving time, space and costs.
Benson International adds wireless scale as installed option
TruckWeight Inc. said its Smart Scale wireless scale for commercial vehicles is now an installed option on Benson International trailers.
Meritor WABCO introduces communications capability
Meritor WABCO Vehicle Control Systems introduced its InfoLink option for the Enhanced Easy-Stop Basic trailer Anti-lock Braking System (ABS). The new option enables the driver to monitor and control trailer functions from the tractor, is available for semi- or full-trailers, and is compliant with FMVSS-121 requirements, the company said.
Peterbilt offers Preferred Card
Peterbilt Motors Co. said its new Preferred Card rewards loyal customers with numerous discounts on parts and services. The Preferred Card – available at participating Peterbilt dealerships throughout North America – features discounts from more than 30 brand name manufacturers, as well as select service work performed at Peterbilt dealerships.