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J.W. Speaker offers new LED headlights

The company said the new line of LED headlights is more energy efficient, more durable, longer-lasting, and considerably less costly to maintain than incandescent, halogen, or HID headlights. The DOT-approved lights are available in a variety of shapes and sizes and feature a 4-year limited warranty.

Truck-Lite has multi-faceted training for CSA compliance

The training program, titled “For CSA, Choose Wisely – Choose Truck-Lite,” will help fleets make the right lighting choices. Some of the materials will include a CSA and lighting brochure with FMCSA regulations, a dedicated website with frequently asked CSA lighting questions, and onsite customer training materials.

Hino Trucks introduces web-based ‘Hino Insight’ solution

The advanced, web-based location and telematics solution for the medium-duty commercial truck market offers route tracking, geofencing, advanced vehicle administration, planned maintenance management, real-time critical Hino proprietary diagnostics alerts, custom fleet performance dashboard reporting and remote door unlock telemetry.

New features added to Rand McNally IntelliRoute TND GPS units

Two new, enhanced models in Rand McNally’s IntelliRoute TND line of GPS products for over-the-road drivers now provide two types of traffic – historic and real-time. IntelliRoute TND 510 and 710 both provide real-time traffic via a plug-in accessory, as well as historic traffic information provided by TrafficCast.

Cobra displays new CB radio, navigation system at MATS

The new 29 LX LCD CB Radio features a modern design with a selectable LCD color display; customizable night and day settings to enhance readability in bright and dark conditions; and a new clock/timer that enables drivers to track their on-time driving hours. Cobra’s 5550 Pro navigation unit offers enhanced graphics, Junction View with Lane Assist, State Mileage Log, and Hours-of-Service Log.

Truck-Lite’s Signal-Stat line offers white LED auxiliary lighting

White LED auxiliary lighting options are available in the form of round and rectangular work lamps, ideal for light utility, construction, agricultural, airport and tow trucks, as well as state and highway departments. The three auxiliary lighting additions provide end users with a brighter, crisper and whiter light output closer to the color temperature of daylight.

Permatex liquid electrical tape keeps connections together

Permatex Liquid Electrical Tape sealant bonds and insulates electrical connections. It goes on as a liquid and creates a flexible, vinyl polymer seal that’s both waterproof and durable, preventing air, dirt and moisture from reaching wire and cable connections and impeding the flow of electrical current.

Grote introduces CSA Roadside Lighting Repair kit

The portable Roadside Lighting Repair Kit contains 23 of the most practical, commonly used, mission-critical lighting components found in today’s commercial vehicles and has everything a driver needs to make a first-class field repair and make it back to the hub or to the nearest service center, all without a roadside service call.

2011 Truck-Lite catalog features nearly 1,000 lighting products

The 2011 edition, with 320 pages, features nearly 1,000 products, separated by quick-find product section thumb tabs, as well as a technical help section and product cross reference. It also provides more ways to stay connected and up-to-date with Truck-Lite news through the use of the company’s social networking sites.

Truck-Lite’s LED Snow Plow Kit improves visibility

The new snow plow kit features a right and left hand lamp assembly, as well as appropriate harness. Each right/left lamp assembly includes an LED headlamp, bracket and pedestal turn signal lamp. The semiconductor produces a solid-state lamp that is more durable and virtually impervious to shock and vibration.

Trojan introduces high performance AGM 31 heavy-duty starting battery

The new TransPower ST1000 is built specifically for demanding heavy duty starting applications and complements Trojan’s portfolio of AGM lead acid batteries for the heavy-duty trucking market. The battery is a sealed, maintenance-free AGM 31 starting battery engineered for rugged durability, outstanding cranking power and long battery life.

Peterson rolls out new white LED interior, dome lights

The new additions to the company’s safety lighting line – models 361, 366, 369S and 379S – combine reliable LED performance with handsome styling and economical pricing. Each carries a 3-year warranty.