Phillips Industries launches Qwik Tech Tips
The new monthly newsletter offers easy solutions to electrical maintenance issues facing trucking fleets. Qwik Tech Tips is designed to be a “qwik” read that offers unbiased technical advice for maintenance management technicians, drivers and others who interface with truck and trailer electrical components.
Vehicle lift from Herkules boosts shop safety
The company’s new Pit Boss hydraulic-free vehicle lift is designed to eliminate potential environmental and safety hazards. It offers a 10,000-pound capacity and low profile of 4.25 inches and can accommodate virtually any vehicle. The air-powered Pit Boss can be surface or flush mounted.
Lista releases new toolboxes and carts
The company’s new Technician Series toolboxes are the largest-capacity, most durable boxes on the market at an affordable price. Lista’s new technician carts and cart garages offer versatile mobility with secure storage for technician tools without having to empty the cart at night
Esco adds high tonnage jacks
Esco’s new high tonnage/high lift jacks are available with lifting capacities of 100-250 tons. All models are air/hydraulic-powered and are balanced for easy moving on 13-inch pneumatic tires/wheels. Lift extension saddles are stored in each jack’s base for easy adjustments to various lifting heights of 5, 9 and 12 inches.
Snap-on introduces new software diagnostic suite for Verus
Snap-on’s new Software Bundle 10.4 for the Verus Diagnostic and Information System is a faster, easy-to-use, icon-based interface that offers simplified organization, a roomier display and larger buttons. New features include automatic vehicle record generator, fingertip controls, and component test meter and lab scope.
New DayLube nano-ceramic grease for greater friction resistance
The new high performance grease uses nano-ceramic particles, which act as sub-microscopic ball bearings to provide continuous lubrication to steel surfaces. The grease maintains its viscosity across a full temperature range and is NSF-H1 Food Grade Certified with extraordinary adhesion.
FleetNet America announces CSA solutions
FleetNet will now handle “simultaneous events,” which will allow customers to call the company to dispatch, follow-up and pay third party mechanical vendors to handle multiple on-site events with all the specific customer accountability controls, VMRS coding, payment processing and other FleetNet functionality. This results in a lower “per occurrence” fee.
PeopleNet, Trinium partnership announced
The partnership includes integration between Trinium’s Transportation Management System for intermodal trucking and truckload operations with PeopleNet’s mobile communications system and Automated Workflow.
Snap-on Quick Release Ratchets offer versatility and power
Both the company’s 3/8-in. drive, 36-tooth and1/2-in. drive, 36-tooth quick release ratchets feature high-tech seals and special O-rings to seal in permanent lubrication and seal out dust, dirt, moisture and other contaminants for smooth operation without the need for routine maintenance. They also offer a push-button release in the center of the square drive for easy, one-handed socket removal.
Mohawk Lifts now come with lights
DC-powered fluorescent lights are now available for all DC Mobile Column lifts ranging from 18,000- to 30,000-lb. capacities. The addition provides users with convenient under-vehicle lighting.
Bee Line introduces new mobile alignment system
Bee Line Co. has announced the addition of a new mobile alignment system package to its unparalleled heavy-duty alignment product line. This mobile alignment system is a variation of our acclaimed LC7000 Series computer alignment gauging system and includes all the same great features that serious alignment professionals demand.
Special pricing available for FedEx-approved Masterform by Labelmaster
Labelmaster, a U.S.-based manufacturer of hazardous materials and regulatory compliance products, is offering Masterform by Labelmaster, its FedEx-approved form-filling software, at special limited-time pricing.