Hard Working Trucks Staff (HWT)Class 3-6New work van partition for work vansRanger Design Inc. has launched a new Max View Clear Top Polycarbonate safety partition for work vans. These composite bulkhead partitions have been designed to provide a solid, secure barrier between the occupants of the van and the cargo, while increasing visibility and reducing blind spots, the company says. Available next month for most popular cargo […]October 1, 2015ProductsTrail-Safe Nissan Patrol Inner Axle SealTired of dealing with oil leaks from your front inner axle seal? Trail-Gear has remedied that issue by offering our new Trail-Safe Nissan Patrol Inner Axle Seal. The Trail Safe inner seal lip is totally supported by a garter spring applying constant force over the full 360° circumference. This prevents any deflection gaps and stops […]September 29, 2015VocationalNew slide axle trailer from XL Specialized TrailersXL Specialized Trailers has introduced its new slide axle trailer, XL 80 Slider. The two-axle trailer is rated at 80,000 pounds overall and 50,000 pounds in 10-feet concentrated. The Slider is named for its sliding axle assembly, which allows the unit to tilt for the loading and unloading of heavy and inoperable equipment. New GAR-MAX filament wound […]September 29, 2015ProductsNew severe service drive tire from ContinentalContinental Tire the Americas’ (Continental) Commercial Vehicle Tire group has unveiled a new on/off- road drive tire for severe service applications. The all new HDC1 HT is built on the Conti 3G casing, and the company says fleets will gain improved durability, retreadability and traction versus Continental’s original HTC1. The tire offers a specialized diamond lug […]September 28, 2015ProductsBar’s Leaks Valve Seal Oil Consumption RepairBar’s Leaks introduces a repair option for vehicles that burn up to one quart of oil per day. New professional-grade Bar’s LeaksValve Seal Oil Consumption Repair restores valve seals that have shrunk, hardened or cracked due to age, high mileage or extended vehicle storage. This prevents oil from leaking past the seals and burning in the combustion […]September 27, 2015ProductsNew A/T, M/T tires from TreadWrightTreadWright Tires launched a new line of Mud Terrain and All Terrain tires, including 29 new sizes and load ranges. Anthony Showen, TreadWright Tires CEO, says these new sizes cover nearly 70 percent of the replacement tire market with 20-inch Mud Terrain sizes arriving this winter. New  TreadWright  Branded All Terrain Sizes: LT245/75R17 (E) – Warden […]September 27, 2015ProductsNew auto leveling kit from Air LiftAir Lift has a new SmartAir II automatic self-leveling system designed to maintain optimum ride height on any road, under any load condition. SmartAir II employs leveling sensors that accurately detect when the vehicle isn’t level and automatically return the air springs to the desired ride height. Engineered to provide true, automatic control, SmartAir II […]September 27, 2015ProductsA.R.E. adds 2016 Tacoma coverageA.R.E. Accessories is offering the company’s full range of fiberglass truck caps, tonneau covers and commercial products for the new 2016 Toyota Tacoma pickup. To create an aerodynamic, secure and weatherproof storage area in the 2016 Tacoma’s bed, A.R.E.’s fiberglass tonneau covers are durable, easy to open and close, and integrate seamlessly into the design […]September 24, 2015VocationalChanging tastes on shifting gears: Are manual transmissions a thing of the past?By Jack Roberts Mastering an unsynchronized heavy-duty manual transmission is as much an art as a science. Old-school drivers say they simply don’t feel in complete control of a truck unless it has a manual gearbox. Even the most ardent automated manual transmission experts admit that on a good day, a highly skilled driver with […]September 24, 2015ProductsNew steel skin roll up door from Overhead DoorThe Overhead Door Co.’s ArmorPlate rollup door – available in two thicknesses, ¼- and ½-inch – consists of high-strength steel skins bonded to a solid high-density polyethylene composite core. The thinner door panels incorporate painted white steel skins inside and out for added durability, while the tongue and groove panel joints use vinyl joint seals […]September 22, 2015Previous PagePage 124 of 145Next PageTop StoriesAlternative powerTrump’s emissions rollback: What motor carriers & private fleets must knowWhile the trucking industry gains temporary relief from complex mandates, fleet managers must now navigate significant uncertainty, balancing the outcome of litigation against ongoing market demands for sustainability.Economic trendsTrucking industry faces mixed signals as tariffs, soft freight, and surplus trucks cloud outlookAlternative powerABF Freight: Tesla Semi 'generally matched' diesel trucks in 3-week pilotWorkforceUnique requirements for hiring truck driversBusinessCost per mile dips slightly thanks to fuel prices, truck and trailer payments soar
