How the right vocational truck suspension spec can improve driver comfort
Given the amount of time drivers of vocational trucks spend in their vehicles, ride quality is critical to keeping them comfortable, notes Bryan Redeker, power suspensions product manager at SAF-Holland. “Some vocational trucks spend the majority of their operating time traversing uneven and rough roads, so poor ride quality can lead to discomfort, back issues
PRT launches North American heavy-duty program
PRT has officially launched the PRT Heavy Duty Program, with 100% gas-charged shocks and a two-year/200,000-mile warranty, covering more than 3,700 OEM references for trucks, trailers and buses. The company says PRT heavy duty shocks are produced under the strictest OE quality processes required by truck makers.
Link Mfg. breaks ground on new manufacturing, training facility
Link Mfg., Ltd. has formally announced its plan to begin construction of a new 50,000-sq.-ft. manufacturing and training facility. Company officials and dignitaries used gold-tipped ceremonial shovels to break ground in Sioux Center, Iowa, symbolically starting a construction process that is anticipated to be completed in December of 2021. The event was held on the
Hendrickson’s Ultimaax suspension available on Miller Industries’ Century M100 Rotator
Hendrickson Truck Commercial Vehicle Systems‘ Ultimaax advanced severe-duty rubber suspension in the 60,000-lb. capacity rating will be available on Miller Industries’ new Century M100 Rotator. Ultimaax is an advanced severe-duty rubber suspension that the company says is ideal for fleets that need enhanced stability, handling and ride quality. “In Miller’s Class 8 program, our demand
Mack Trucks pairs mRIDE spring leaf suspension with Mack axles
The Mack Trucks mRIDE spring leaf over rubber block suspension, which Mack says is ideal for vocational customers needing improved stability and greater traction on jobsites, now offers additional weight savings for increased payload when paired with proprietary Mack axles, the company says. Available at 40,000-lbs. and 46,000-lbs. suspension ratings and with standard track axles,
Finding truck equipment that delivers durability and driver comfort
You get in the truck. You get out of the truck. You get in the truck. You get out of the truck. You drive on road. You drive off road. You drive on road. You drive off road. This is the rhythm of the hard-working vocational truck and its driver. It’s just as hard on
Link ROI Cabmate chosen for Lonestar electrified terminal tractor
Link Mfg. Ltd. has collaborated with Lonestar Specialty Vehicles to outfit Lonestar SV’s electric terminal tractors with new, purpose-designed ROI Cabmate Smart Cab Suspensions. First introduced in 2019, Link says its Road Optimized Innovation (ROI) technology enables a vehicle’s cab suspension to respond to external conditions in real time by continuously adjusting the stiffness of
Tough vocational suspensions that go easy on your drivers
Rolling over rugged off-road terrain, hauling heavy loads and tackling tasks that require your drivers to get in and out of the truck countless times throughout the day are all par for the course in vocational truck applications. It’s hard work tackled by tough equipment, but that doesn’t mean it has to be hard on
Kenworth W990 adds AG130 front air suspension as option
The Kenworth W990 is now available with the optional Kenworth AG130 front air suspension rated at 13,200 lbs. Kenworth says the W990 is designed to maximize performance in line haul, pickup and delivery, regional haul, and heavy haul operations. The long-hood W990 is 131.5 in. from bumper to back-of-cab. Kenworth says the proprietary AG130 front
Reyco Granning to support former Eveley customers
Reyco Granning announced that it plans to support former Eveley customers. Reyco Granning has produced a part number cross-reference to support direct replacement of Eveley parts and systems with fully compatible Reyco Granning equivalents. The list can be found here. Additionally, Reyco Granning has developed and launched new variants of the 21B trailer suspension including a
Hellwig releases new Pro Series helper springs for Silverado, Sierra pickups
Hellwig Suspension Products has released its newest Pro Series Helper Springs for the 2019-2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 pickup trucks. The Pro Series Helper Springs allow the truck to maintain a level ride height when hauling or towing, the company says. The Silverado 1500 and Sierra 1500 trucks are available with several
Reyco Granning 79KB suspension available on Kenworth EVs
The Reyco Granning 79KB suspension will be the standard offering on the Kenworth K270E and K370E battery electric vehicles, the company announced. Available for Class 5 through 8 trucks, Reyco Granning says the system is available in a variety of capacities with options that include a stabilizer bar, taper leaf springs, helper springs, shock absorbers
