Goodall Mfg. and Purkey’s Fleet Electric form partnership
The companies have partnered for product development. Purkey’s Fleet Electric also will be a distributor of the Goodall product line. Goodall produces jump-starting units, while Purkey’s has been serving heavy-duty fleets’ electrical needs nationwide for over 20 years.
Phillips Industries releases wire harness kits catalog
The new new trailer harness catalog lists the company’s new series of Sta-Dry sealed harnesses. The catalog arranges wire harnesses available by trailer type to simplify selecting the right product for the right application, including the company’s new pre-assembled, “plug n’ play” sealed wire harness kits.
Bergstrom offers Tundra inverter and shore power kits
Bergstrom’s shore power feature includes an extension cord and a switching box that automatically detects 110V AC power, providing the vehicle with both AC and 12V DC power. The systems are designed to make it even easier for drivers to comply with anti-idling regulations without sacrificing comfort.
Cole Hersee introduces FlexMod voltage sensing relay & timer
The FlexMod VSRT conserves the starting power of a vehicle battery by shutting off auxiliary loads when either starting voltage drops to a low level, or when a pre-set timer times out. The equipment alerts the vehicle operator when starting voltage is low and then cuts off any non-essential loads, such as air conditioning or exterior lighting, thus conserving power to start.
Rand McNally, DriverTech announce major partnership
Rand McNally TruckPC, powered by DriverTech, utilizes Rand McNally’s IntelliRoute TND truck navigation on DriverTech’s secure, industry-tested, on-board computing platform. TruckPC provides a comprehensive system to manage assets and optimize profitability for fleets of all sizes.
APUs provide driver comfort without engines idling
Hypothetically, let’s say you’re manager of a trucking company in Vermont. Capitalizing on the insatiable demand for maple syrup that rages throughout the southeast United States, you maintain a lucrative seasonal business hauling freshly packaged bottles of the sweet treat to Atlanta, Ga., and returning with rolls of carpeting. Each 20-hour leg of the journey
LEDs as headlights: a possibility?
Although white LEDs are still too expensive to be used for forward lighting, that situation will soon be changing.
Larson Electronics’ Magnalight.com releases two new LEDs
Magnalight.com’s two new LED bulbs include a dimmable 30-watt PAR38 LED bulb, which can replace any standard PAR 38 incandescent bulb, and a PAR46 LED bulb, commonly used in handheld spotlights, car headlights, unity post mount spotlights, aircraft landing lights and all types of commercial trucking and heavy equipment.
Qualcomm announces next generation trailer tracking
Trailer Tracks 210 from Qualcomm Inc., slated for commercial availability in the first quarter of 2011, delivers timely information about the load status and location of trailers. The solution features an embedded solar panel and antenna, improved memory and processing power, and bluetooth capability, among other features.
Waytek now offers extra rugged circular connectors
Waytek’s new sealed extra rugged circular connectors, designed to meet the demanding environmental requirements of the transportation and off-highway equipment markets, protect against the ingress of dust, water and other contaminants to maintain the integrity of the mating depth. The company said they are ideal for heavy-duty applications such as trucks, buses and agricultural markets.
Phillips Industries expands electrical harness division
Phillips Industries is expanding its Electrical Harness Division in Saltillo, Mexico, to over 70,000 sq. ft. of manufacturing space. The added space allows for growth of the trailer harness assembly line, improved process flow and more finished product storage.
Safety Vision, PressurePro, Rice Lake partner for ‘All-In-One’ unit
Safety Vision, Advantage PressurePro and Rice Lake Weighing Systems have teamed up to create an all-in-one solution that integrates GPS, TPMS and weighing features. The unit is designed to create a powerful return on investment for fleets through fuel savings, extended tire life, reduced downtime and improved performance.