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Trojan debut’s Reliant deep cycle truck battery at TMC
Trojan Battery says its new Reliant AGM battery is the trucking industry’s first true deep cycle battery, specifically designed to supply consistent power during long off–duty stretches.
February 18, 2015
Business
Maxwell Technologies showcases truck engine start module at TMC
The Maxwell ESM connects directly to a truck’s starter via a dedicated third terminal on the unit. The remaining truck batteries are isolated from the cranking process and concentrate on providing long-term power to the vehicle when it is at rest.
February 18, 2015
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Business
TMC 2015: News roundup from Technology Maintenance Council’s annual meeting
CCJ is at the Technology Maintenance Council’s annual meeting this week in Nashville, Tenn., where several major industry manufacturers have made or soon will make announcements about their new or updated equipment or services. Here’s a look at all of the announcements so far.
February 18, 2015
Business
The good and the bad of VMRS
A Vehicle Maintenance Reporting Standards (VMRS) study breakout group session took a quick turn Tuesday at the TMC Annual Meeting when fleet audience members began to question the misuse of the codes during parts acquisitions.
February 18, 2015
Business
Hyundai hints at entry into U.S. truck market
The South Korean-based Hyundai Motor Co. announced this week it is investing $1.8 billion in the next five years into commercial vehicle development, which could include bringing a heavy-duty truck to the U.S. market.
February 18, 2015
Vocational
Cool Winter “Hacks” For Your Vehicle
Helpful tricks from our friends at eBay Motors that can make winter vehicle maintenance a little less irritating If you found our article last month about tips and tricks for driving in dangerous weather conditions to be helpful, then you’ll find these winter car tips from our friends at eBay Motors of equal interest. They came across 10 super useful […]
February 17, 2015
Business
Meritor previews tractor-specific tire pressure monitoring system
Meritor is previewing breakthrough technology at the TMC Annual Meeting in Nashville that it says will give fleets greater peace of mind and contribute significant tire cost savings to their bottom lines: A new, tractor-optimized, tire pressure monitoring system.
February 17, 2015
Business
Minimum driver age, fuel tax increase highlight ATA’s 2015 advocacy agenda
Although the trucking industry is currently enjoying favorable freight conditions, Osiecki reviewed a number of past and current items on its advocacy agenda to help preserve the industry’s efficiency and productivity.
February 17, 2015
Vocational
Trailer Upgrade: Brute Power Jack Install
A 20-minute installation saves time, manpower and money when moving equipment trailers that are towed behind pickups and other work trucks.
February 16, 2015
Business
Michelin Tire Care added to Michelin Service Network
Michelin has introduced a new fully digital nationwide tire monitoring program called Michelin Tire Care.
February 15, 2015
Business
Noregon announces JPRO update
Click here to see all of CCJ’s coverage of news from TMC. Noregon Systems has announced the release of JPRO Commercial Vehicle Diagnostics 2015 v1. Announced Sunday at the Technology & Maintenance Council (TMC) Annual Meeting in Nashville, Noregon says JPRO’s newest version is the company’s best yet. The system allows users to read and […]
February 15, 2015
Business
Capacity Trucks debuts new Sabre terminal truck
Capacity Trucks, a maker of terminal trucks for port, intermodal and warehousing applications, announced its new Sabre truck during a press conference at the Technology & Maintenance Council’s Annual Meeting in Nashville.
February 15, 2015
Business
Silver Eagle debuts new, adjustable, gap-closing trailer dolly
The T-Dolly design uses an electro-hydraulic pump to pull double trailers closer together once the vehicle reaches 45 mph. If the vehicle slows to 40 mph, the T-Dolly automatically increases the trailer gap.
February 15, 2015
Business
Stemco acquires ATDynamics
ATDynamics’ TrailerTail technology streamlines the airflow around a semi-trailer and mitigates the low-pressure suction drag that reduces fuel efficiency and creates turbulence. ATDynamics will become part of Stemco’s Innovative Tire & Mileage Solutions group.
February 15, 2015
Trucks
Dana highlights downspeed enhancements at TMC 2015
“Overall, the think the trend will be downward heading toward a new target of 900 rpm at highway speeds,” says Steve Slesinski, director of global planning, commerical vehicle driveline technologies for Dana.
February 15, 2015
Business
Optronics launches SuperLamp technology at TMC
SuperLamp’s coating is designed to be highly resistant to petroleum distillates such as ethylene and propylene engine coolants, diesel fuel, battery acids, brake fluids as well as transmission fluid, organic solvents, methanol, detergents and urea.
February 15, 2015
Business
Eaton, Cummins announce more profound powertrain integration push
The Eaton-Cummins SmartAdvantage powertrain has proven to be so successful, that Mike Taylor, Cummins Global Powertrain Manager, says the two companies will be continually refining existing products – and introducing new ones – soon.
February 15, 2015
Vocational
Landscapers restore 100-plus year tradition
For generations, fans of Auburn University athletics have celebrated wins and big moments in sports by tossing cases of toilet paper in the tops of the school’s famed Toomer’s Oaks. That tradition was put on pause in 2011 when a fan of the University of Alabama, Auburn’s in-state rival, poisoned the trees following the Tigers’ […]
February 15, 2015
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