Equipment News

Mack rolling out QR code for maintenance

QR codes are uniquely tied to the truck's VIN. The above code was placed on a new Volvo truck, which also uses the MVASIST platform. Mack Trucks today announced that all new MACK trucks will ...

By Jason Cannon Published March 11, 2013

Bendix makes announcements at TMC

Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems rolled out several initiatives this morning at the 2013 Technology & Maintenance Council (TMC) Annual Meeting & Transportation Technology Exhibition in Nashville. Among them are a new trailer information module, which provides ...

By Jason Cannon Published March 11, 2013

New SmartValve simplifies electronic ride-height systems

Hadley introduced its patented SmartValve at the American Trucking Associations’ Technology and Maintenance Council’s Annual Meeting in Nashville this week as a solution to help fleets attract and retain drivers – the SmartValve saves drivers ...

By Todd Dills Published March 11, 2013

MOTOR improves heavy-duty Truck Service system

MOTOR Information Systems will strengthen its services in the medium- and heavy-duty aftermarket with a comprehensive update to its all makes Truck Service product, set to be released in April. MOTOR says its Truck Service product ...

By Jeff Crissey Published March 11, 2013

TMD Friction creates new engineering program

TMD Friction has created a customer support program aimed at reducing fleet maintenance costs by pushing brake relines out of a vehicle life cycle. The new program, called the "Textar Fleet Assistance Program," was released ...

By Jeff Crissey Published March 11, 2013

Commercial Vehicle Outlook Conference – Registration is Open

Chart the future of critical issues — fuel economy, safety technology, infrastructure funding, and much more at this year's Commercial Vehicle Outlook conference held August 21-22 at the Dallas Convention Center. Registration is open and your early bird special of $245 includes all sessions, meals and networking opportunities. The early bird ends July 15th.

PEAK creates coolant test strip

PEAK, a division of Old World Industries, has released Final Charge coolant testing strips to measure the quality of engine coolant in commercial vehicles. "We all know that high-performing, fully functioning equipment is essential to success ...

By Jeff Crissey Published March 11, 2013

TMD releases new air disc brake lining

TMD Friction has introduced a new friction material for heavy-duty applications for air disc brakes. Announced Sunday at TMC's Annual Meeting in Nashville, TMD says its new material is designated Textar T3080 and is engineered for ...

By Jeff Crissey Published March 11, 2013

PartsRiver.com enhances parts buying experience

The new PartsRiver.com enables a consumer-type online marketplace experience for truck owners and technicians searching for and/or purchasing truck parts. Click through the image to visit the site. "The new generation of buyers" among truck ...

By Todd DIlls Published March 10, 2013

Cummins, Eaton collaborate on new powertrain package

The new powertrain package combining the ISX15 with unique SmartTorque2 ratings and Eaton’s Advantage Series automated transmission Eaton and Cummins unveiled a new powertrain package for the North American linehaul and regional haul truckload and ...

By Todd Dills Published March 10, 2013

ATDynamics looks to expand national, global footprints

ATDynamics CEO Andrew Smith said at a press conference prior to the Technology and Maintenance Council's 2013 annual meeting that he projects 50,000 trailers with TrailerTail aerodynamic devices will be operating in the United States ...

By Jeff Crissey Published March 10, 2013