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Volvo making Remote Diagnostics standard
Volvo Trucks is expanding Remote Diagnostics to include Volvo-powered Volvo VHD and VAH vocational models, making it a standard feature across Volvo’s entire North American product line. The remote communication platform has been a standard feature on all Volvo-powered VNM and VNL models since mid-2012. Remote Diagnostics helps maximize vehicle uptime by providing proactive diagnostic and […]
March 11, 2013
Business
FTR ‘cautiously optimistic’ about freight demand
A recent uptick in freight volume likely will continue as most fundamental drivers look positive, says the head of a leading transportation forecasting firm. One thing that doesn’t look so strong despite considerable attention is the near-term adoption of natural gas as an alternative to diesel, says Eric Starks, president of FTR Associates. Speaking to […]
March 11, 2013
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Reyco Granning develops air ride slider
Reyco Granning’s trailer suspensions team has developed the DockMaster 400 air slider axle system, available when spec’ing trailers today. Vice President Joe Gallo describes it as an opportunity for fleets “to increase their return on investment” with an easy-to-install system. Reyco introduced the DM400’s proprietary design this week at the American Trucking Associations’ Technology and […]
March 11, 2013
Business
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 time and effort, particularly in operations with frequent coupling, and helps reduce injuries. Until now, electronic height control systems have […]
March 11, 2013
Business
Avantechs releases new side fairing product
Avantechs has released its new VorBlade Wing, an EPA SmartWay verified side fairing product that produces more than 5 percent fuel economy savings on average. The fairings can be purchased as individual units to use on a tractor or trailer, or side fairings for the side of a trailer. The product were introduced Sunday at […]
March 11, 2013
Business
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 is entirely OEM data sourced, and includes vehicle specifications, OE maintenance schedules and diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) with search […]
March 11, 2013
Business
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 and it’s critical to have a resource for the best functional fluids to keep those machines running,” says Dr. […]
March 11, 2013
Business
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 applications where high-torque levels are required to meet FMVSS121 stopping distance regulations. The material also already meets upcoming 2014 […]
March 11, 2013
Business
DOT learning how to play politics
The threat of automatic federal budget cuts – the “sequester” we keep hearing about – allegedly was supposed to motivate lawmakers to put their differences aside and do their jobs. However, the sequester – which is really an odd word to enter our frequently used lexicon – is now in effect, and little if anything […]
March 11, 2013
Business
PartsRiver.com enhances parts buying experience
“The new generation of buyers” among truck owners and technicians “is demanding a [consumer-type] experience” in online parts buying, says Steve de Laet, chief development officer for PartsRiver. “We’ve taken the plunge to put the [business-to-consumer] experience into the heavy-duty truck parks market.” De Laet believes the new PartsRiver.com, announced at a press event at […]
March 10, 2013
Business
Cummins, Eaton collaborate on new powertrain package
Eaton and Cummins unveiled a new powertrain package for the North American linehaul and regional haul truckload and LTL markets that could deliver 3-6 percent fuel-economy improvements over comparable Cummins/Eaton engine-transmission pairings long available. Speaking to press at the American Trucking Associations’ Technology and Maintenance Council annual meeting in Nashville, Tenn., reps from both companies detailed […]
March 10, 2013
Business
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 in 2014. The company currently has more than 12,000 units (employed by 150 fleets) operating in the United States today. Smith […]
March 10, 2013
Business
Fuel savings highlight 2013 NACFE study
The North American Council for Freight Efficiency released its 2013 fuel efficiency study Sunday at TMC’s Annual Meeting in Nashville. Called “the most comprehensive study of Class 8 fuel efficiency adoption ever conducted,” the NACFE says its study offers the industry a report of ten of the largest and innovative fleets with respect to the use […]
March 10, 2013
Business
Mitchell 1 launches TruckLabor diagnostic product
Mitchell 1 has launched TruckLabor, a comprehensive labor time estimating product for medium- and heavy-duty trucks, during a press conference March 10 at the TMC Annual Meeting in Nashville. According to Mitchell 1, TruckLabor will provide truck repair professionals access to mechanical labor times from a single source. With TruckLabor’s Standard Repair Times (SRTs), technicians, […]
March 10, 2013
Business
Phillips Industries introduces corrosion-resistant quick connect modular system
In response to an ongoing problem of corrosion on 7-way connections, Phillips Industries introduced the STA-DRY QCMS2, a quick-connect modular system designed to reduce corrosion buildup in the electrical systems of commercial vehicles. Phillips’ QCMS2 is semi-hardwired to the tractor to create a complete seal at the 7-way connection, mating directly with Phillips STA-DRY QCS […]
March 10, 2013
Business
Dana premiers new axle, driveshafts at TMC
Citing TMC as the “perfect” venue for this launch, Dana’s director of product planning, Steve Slesinski showcased a host of new heavy-duty vehicle products today, including the Spicer AdvanTEK 40 tandem axle and the SPL-350 driveshaft and SPL -250 Inter-Axle. The AdvanTEK 40 is an all-new, 40,000 pound tandem axle designed to lighter and stronger […]
March 10, 2013
Business
Larson spotlights generator-powered light tower
Larson’s generator-powered miniature light tower is built to provide high-powered illumination in a design easy to transport and deploy. Producing more than 300,000 lumens of light output and equipped with an extendable boom and gas-powered generator, the WAL-ML-3XM-3G 3000 Watt Mini Light Tower is suited for applications where illumination of large areas is required without […]
March 8, 2013
Business
Work Truck Wrap-up
A few thoughts this morning on the Work Truck Show, which is still going on in Indianapolis – even though I bugged out yesterday. Even though a late-season snow-storm fouled travel up a bit, the show was well-attended and the overall attitude was upbeat. The sense is that the economy is, in fact, recovering. It’s […]
March 8, 2013
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