Noregon makes major updates to JPRO Professional
Noregon has announced the release of a major update of 2020 for JPRO Professional, the company’s all-makes-and-models in-shop diagnostic and troubleshooting tool. The latest update includes new features, coverage and bi-directional tests for manufacturers including Bendix, Caterpillar, Cummins, Detroit, Ford, Mack, Volvo, and more. A comprehensive list of additions is available on the company’s website.
Goodyear launches Fleet Central interactive portal
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. has launched Fleet Central, a new interactive portal that the company says is designed to help fleets maximize efficiencies for their tires. The dashboard allows users to view information at a total fleet level all the way down to a specific vehicle, tire or service event in real time.
Snap-on releases heavy-duty manual interchangeable master puller sets
Snap-on has released its new CJ2500 heavy-duty manual interchangeable master puller set. With a 6–12.5 ton capacity, Snap-on says the CJ2500 provides technicians access and power for a wide variety of pulling applications, such as removal of gears, sprockets, pulleys, bearings, bushings and sleeves. The nearly identical components create 48 different puller configurations while the
Coxreels releases high-visibility hose reels
Coxreels has introduced a new line of high-visibility safety hose reels. Featured on the company’s P, SH and T series, the hose is a hybrid, bright yellow hose with a white glossy stripe available in ⅜- and ½-in. Hybrid hoses made of PVC and rubber blend offer similar performance to rubber with the weight of
Checking your scan tool’s connection
Ever try to find the light switch in the middle of the night in an unfamiliar room? Yep, it’s pretty tough, and we all have memories of stubbing toes or knocking into furniture while feeling our way around in the dark. Well, walking around in the dark half asleep is much like trying to diagnose
Hunter releases new L494HD heavy-duty four-post lift
Hunter Engineering has released a new, 35,000-lb. heavy-duty four-post lift, the L494HD. The company says the L494HD has galvanized runways which offer corrosion protection, capable of servicing vehicles up to a 320-in. wheelbase. Hunter’s L494HD comes alignment ready with turnplate pockets and slip plates for servicing standard vehicles, the company says. The new four-post lift
Hunter HD vehicle unmanned inspection system will be available in 2021
Hunter says its unmanned alignment and tire tread inspection system, Quick Check Drive and Quick Tread Edge, will soon be available for heavy-duty service facilities. Hunter estimates the system will be available for order in the spring of 2021. Hunter says the system supports multi-trailer configurations, dual axles and super single tires. The heavy-duty inspection
Mayhew Steel Products introduces new screw pliers
Mayhew Steel Products, Inc. has introduced new screw pliers, part number 95685, to its product offering. Made from industrial quality tool steel, these heavy-duty 8-in. pliers are used to remove damaged, corroded, rusted, painted over or tamperproof screws, nuts and bolts, the company says. The serrated jaws at the tip of the pliers have a
Hunter releases new heavy-duty tire changer
Hunter is releasing the TCX635HD model to its heavy-duty tire changer lineup. Hunter says the TCX635HD has 18% more speed and 30% more torque than its previous model for over-the-road tire changing on standard, wide base and super single assemblies. The heavy-duty tire changer features a lower carriage which allows for more ergonomic rollup while
Kent Automotive adds Lift King Line for heavy-duty repairs
Kent Automotive, a division of Lawson Products Inc., will distribute Lift King portable lifting equipment to collision shops, service departments and trucking companies. The company says the Lift King product mechanically lifts and moves semi-truck hoods, car or truck doors and pickup beds. With Lift King, the company says set-up, removal and installation are completed
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Setting truck maintenance labor costs expectations
“Great! How much is that going to cost me?” You’ve thought it, you’ve probably even said it, and while dealing with truck maintenance costs isn’t fun, it’s just a fact of fleet life. Running on the open road means dealing with the unpredictable. If you’re running a heavy-duty repair shop, you need to make fleet
