SAF-Holland introduces Holland Saturn 62 iM landing gear
SAF-Holland has introduced the Saturn 62 iM landing gear, specifically designed for intermodal operations. According to the company, nearly every aspect of the landing gear has been designed for ease of use and durability, and it was specifically designed for container chassis trailer applications. The Saturn 62 iM standard features include the Holland NoLube Lubrication Tube,
Transfer Flow debuts new Ford and GM replacement fuel tank systems
Transfer Flow has debuted a new 50-gal. replacement fuel tank system for Ford’s 2018 F-150 Power Stroke diesel, and a new 55-gal. replacement fuel tank system for 2017-19 GM/Chevy 2500/3500 diesel pickups. Transfer Flow also announced the company’s first project vehicle, The Compass. The company describes the Compass as follows: “a 2018 Ford F-150 Power
A.R.E introduces CX Revo and CX Evolve truck caps
A.R.E. Accessories has introduced the CX Revo and CX Evolve truck caps. Features of the CX Revo and CX Evolve include: A frameless all-glass, tailgate-formed rear door that follows the styling of the truck’s tailgate; OneMotion handle technology; ActiveTilt auto on/off lighting technology; Urethane technology for the side and front windows of the CX Revo; The new
Hercules Tires unveils new Strong Guard trailer tires
Hercules Tires has launched the Hercules Strong Guard HTL, the newest offering in its Strong Guard line. The new trailer tire will join the existing premium truck tire offerings – the Hercules Strong Guard HRA and the Hercules Strong Guard HRD all-position medium truck tires. The Strong Guard line features sophisticated materials and technologies and
Carrier Transicold releases ComfortPro electric APU
Carrier Transicold has introduced the new ComfortPro electric auxiliary power unit (APU). According to Carrier Transicold, the new APU provides quiet, emissions-free truck cab cooling while delivering one of the longest run-times in a battery-powered APU. The company also touts reduced service with an APU, with few moving parts and no engine-related maintenance. The ComfortPro electric APU
Peterbilt introduces Vehicle Electrical Control Unit
Peterbilt Motors Co. announced the Vehicle Electrical Control Unit (VECU), which the company says will increase customer functionality and simplify body upfitting. “Peterbilt’s heritage is built on customers being able to order a truck that is designed and manufactured specifically to get the job done in the most efficient and reliable manner,” said Robert Woodall,
Strick GardX passes IIHS Tough Guard certification
Strick Trailers, a manufacturer of aluminum sheet and post trailers, has announced that the company’s GardX rear impact guard has completed testing for the IIHS ToughGuard certification. The ToughGuard certification evaluates the performance of rear underride guard designs on truck trailers. In the test, a midsize car traveling 35 MPH is crashed into the back of a parked
A.R.E. introduces Fusion truck bed cover
A.R.E. Accessories has introduced the Fusion paint-to-match tri-fold truck bed cover. According to the company, Fusion’s low-profile, weather-resistant design features aircraft-grade aluminum panels painted to match your truck’s factory color code with carpeted under panels for a clean, finished look. Open and close the tailgate with the cover in the closed position with the integrated
Modagrafics highlights Spedian Graphics System
Fleet services graphics provider Modagrafics has introduced Spedian, which the company describes as a simple and effective graphics branding method, and as the world’s only reusable vehicle graphics system. It has no visible frame, does not require any drilling holes in a trailer, and it takes only one hour to install or remove, the company
Weather Guard introduces compact truck rack
Weather Guard, a manufacture of truck and van storage equipment, announced its new Weather Guard Compact Steel Truck Rack fits most compact trucks, including the Chevrolet Colorado, GMC Canyon and Nissan Frontier. The new Compact Steel Truck rack securely installs to the bed rail with no drilling required, the company said. With a no-drill easy install, the
Trailer inspections: Tech accountability is key
Quality trailer inspections are often the difference between your trucks getting to their destination without hassle or ending up on the side of the road with a violation. However, getting that quality inspection takes more than training. Service technicians must be accountable for their work and avoid human error at all costs. “The most common
Trailer orders hit record levels for July
According to the preliminary numbers from ACT Research Co. and FTR, July trailer orders set records for the month, hitting surprising levels in what is historically the weakest-performing month of the year. FTR has the number for July at 28,000 units, which the company called “surprising.” “This is a terrific order number for a month
