Winter is coming: Is your fleet prepared?
It may not be something that everyone (OK, anyone) wants to think about, but the fact remains that winter is on its way. Everyone needs to be prepared for what’s ahead, and that includes fleets. It’s the harshest season for trucks, which face issues from the brakes freezing to the products being hauled in trailers
Phillips Industries releases new Permalite XT stop-tail-turn light
Phillips Industries has released the Permalite XT 4 in. Round Stop-Tail-Turn lights with patented Boardfree technology using nine diodes for brighter illumination. The newly designed Permalite XT 4 in. Round Stop-Tail-Turn lights (pictured above) have an even sleeker, more modern profile and minimizes additional components, eliminates opportunities for damage and reduces weight all while maintaining exceptional durability, according
Phillips Industries offers new air combination assemblies
Phillips Industries is now offering new two-in-one air combination assemblies. According to the company, the new products spiral wrap the emergency and service air lines together into a clean and organized package. The assemblies, in 12-, 15- and 20-ft. lengths, include a hanging clamp and stainless steel clip for easy installation. The Phillips blue and red
When it comes to parasitic loads, don’t forget about lighting
Batteries may be the item most affected by hotel and parasitic loads, but they’re far from the only aspect of the truck affected. Spec’ing the proper lights is also crucial to the truck’s electrical stability. Most lighting manufacturers recommend LED lighting as the best option, as it draws significantly less power from the truck; while
Keep the truck running: Fighting parasitic loads
Recruiting and retaining experienced, high-quality drivers is a challenge. The job demands long hours on the road away from family. To keep up with driver demand and support recruitment efforts, many of today’s trucks are decked out with all the latest in technology: GPS; TVs; refrigerators; entertainment systems; you name it. While this is certainly
Inoperable truck lighting attracts the wrong kind of attention
Having an inoperable vehicle lamp is like waving a red flag and just asking to be pulled over. Lamp failures are easy to spot, even from afar, and while a vehicle is stopped for the lighting infraction, a more thorough CSA roadside inspection will likely happen. Hours may lapse before a vehicle gets back on
Phillips introduces new Air-Defense system
Phillips Industries has introduced the Air-Defense System, a trailer brake in-line filtration system with Quick-Change Cartridge that traps debris before it can cause damage to the brakes. The Air-Defense System’s Quick-Change Cartridge, featuring a bypass mode to ensure air flow at all times, catches debris before it can enter the trailer air lines and brake valves and cause damage.
Phillips Industries releases compact trailer wiring management system
Phillips Industries has released the Volt-Box, the only compact Sta-Dry trailer wire management system. Even with its slimmer design, theVolt-Box offers more interior room than the competition, keeping wires pinch-free and organized while maintaining the standard seven-way trailer mounting bolt pattern for easy retrofit. The durableSta-Dry housing seals the interior wiring against corrosion, chemicals and extreme
Making sure your tractor-trailer connection is safe, secure
What should shops inspect on fifth wheels to ensure safe and reliable operation? “During the shop’s inspection and maintenance of the fifth wheel, it is important to understand how the fifth wheel operates, and that all parts and adjustments are maintained to the manufacturer’s specifications,” says Rob Nissen, director field service at SAF-Holland Inc. “Proper
Phillips Industries expands Electrical Harness Division
Phillips Industries has expanded the capabilities of their Electrical Harness Division (EHD) in a facility in Arteaga, Mexico. EHD has experienced 510% growth since moving to Mexico six years ago. The new facility, close to large OEMs that Phillips supplies, increases EHD’s footprint by 25% to support expected additional growth as well as improving lead
Phillips Industries awarded ‘Master of Quality’ by DTNA
Phillips Industries‘ Electrical Harness Division was recently awarded a 2013 DTNA Masters of Quality Award. Representatives from Daimler Trucks North America presented the division with its third consecutive Masters of Quality Award during ceremonies held in October at the Saltillo, Mexico, facility. According to DTNA, the Masters of Quality Award is presented annually to an elite
Phillips Industries introduces trailer pigtail products
Phillips Industries introduced three new trailer harness pigtail products all sealed for additional protection to keep out moisture and contaminants, said the company. The Stop-Tail-Turn and Mid-Turn Light Pigtails have three bullet connectors on one end and either the standard PL-3 connector or 90 degree PL-3 connector on the other end. The Marker/Clearance Light Pigtails
