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Buyers Products turns out rotating D-rings
Buyers Products’ rotating D-rings with mounting brackets have a 1-inch diameter and are forged from strong carbon steel with a 15,586-pound working load limit. The rings are suited for use on side rails and decks of heavy equipment trailers, and are designed to rotate to provide the best angle to secure loads. For more information, […]
July 29, 2013
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Dates picked for Work Truck Show
NTEA, the association for the Work Truck Industry, has announced dates for the next two The Work Truck Shows, both of which will be held at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, Ind. The Work Truck Show 2014March 5–7, 2014Educational seminars, including the Green Truck Summit, will begin March 4. The Work Truck Show 2015March 4–6, 2015Educational […]
July 29, 2013
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Frost & Sullivan lauds DriveCam
Based on its recent analysis of the advanced commercial vehicle safety systems market, Frost & Sullivan recognized DriveCam with the 2013 North America Frost & Sullivan Customer Value Enhancement Award. “Most safety solutions in the commercial vehicle industry are focused on improving the vehicle’s safety, unlike DriveCam, which focuses on the drivers and improving their […]
July 29, 2013
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Why most contractors don’t use telematics
The Association of Equipment Management Professionals and the Association of Equipment Manufacturers each formed a task force this year to find a solution that would get more construction companies to use telematics to monitor and manage their fleets. According to our sister site, Equipment World, AEMP is finalizing in-depth surveys of its members as part of […]
July 29, 2013
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Demand for reman CAT engines soaring
Demand for remanufactured Caterpillar engines is on the rise. Recently, Caterpillar Engine Sales, National Power Supply says, saw an increase of 20 percent. With a significant increase in Caterpillar Engine Sales, the company says it has hired more diesel engine specialists. Company officials are considering the 20 percent spike a preview of what’s about to come. National Power Supply believes […]
July 25, 2013
Business
Webb Wheel works to strengthen OEM and Fleet sales efforts
Through a combination of new hires and promotions, Webb Wheel OEM Business says it continues to build its sales organization. In the fourth quarter 2012, Webb began the implementation of a direct fleet sales program with the addition of Jim LeClaire as account executive – fleet accounts. Continuing that effort, Webb has hired Jake Young […]
July 25, 2013
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Auto transmission finding favor in the heavy-duty marketplace
Technology has evolved so much, especially on today’s modern trucks, that not much has remained “standard”, including the once thought untouchable manual transmission. Jack Roberts, Equipment Editor of our sister site, Equipment World, takes a look at how automatic and automated transmissions have infiltrated the heavy-duty marketplace. Roberts notes early attempts to develop and introduce […]
July 25, 2013
Business
Michigan proclaims July 25th as “Detroit Day” to honor Detroit Diesel
Michigan Representative Phil Cavanagh (D-Redford Twp.) proclaimed today “Detroit Day” in the state of Michigan in recognition of the 75th anniversary of Detroit Diesel Corporation (Detroit) at an Employee Appreciation Event at the company’s corporate headquarters in Redford, Michigan. “As a long-time resident of Redford, I am very thankful to have Detroit as my corporate […]
July 25, 2013
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Construction company adds 12 CNG concrete mixers to fleet
MMC Materials Inc., introduced Monday its new natural gas-powered concrete mixer fleet, fueled by a TruStar Energy PFS. The 12 new CNG-powered concrete mixers are the first in the Southeast to run on CNG, putting MMC Materials among a small handful of ready mix producers throughout the US that have begun migrating to natural gas. “We got […]
July 24, 2013
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Bonnell Industries rolls out new dump body
Bonnell Industries recently unveiled its all-new multi-purpose dump body, dubbed the ‘Commander Series.’ Available in either carbon steel or stainless steel, body lengths range from 8’ to 20’. The company says Commander Series bodies feature a fully welded prism-shape for enhanced material flow. Body shape provides exterior location for side mounted pre-wet tank systems. Rear […]
July 23, 2013
Business
Bendix says new brake shoe labeling will enhance safety
Technicians relining Bendix brakes will soon see something new within the wheel-end: Bendix high performance brake shoes will now carry an eye-catching warning label to help educate the commercial vehicle industry about crucial performance issues related to relining. The effort is part of a comprehensive awareness program by Bendix Spicer Foundation Brake (BSFB). “This Bendix […]
July 23, 2013
Business
Firestone donates $3,000 to Akron-Canton Foodbank
Bridgestone Commercial Solutions’ Firestone Drives America Tour launched at the Akron Aeros game on July 16. The tour is traveling the country raising awareness about Firestone products while helping local charities. Bridgestone donated Firestone eco-Product tires to the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank for their mobile food collection truck and presented the organization with a $3,000 contribution […]
July 23, 2013
Business
Hino adds preventive care program for Model 195 trucks
Hino Trucks announces a new preventive service care program for their 195 diesel model trucks called HinoCare. The two-year or 60,000 mile service program is available on all 2013MY and 2014MY 195 and 195 double cab trucks delivered between July 1, 2013 and March 31, 2014 and is free of charge to the customer. Hino […]
July 23, 2013
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TEST DRIVE: Ford’s gasoline fueled F250
Ford’s F-Series trucks may be the most popular in the world, but a gasoline powered heavy duty truck pales in popularity to its diesel counterparts. But, with heavy duty towing jobs few and far between, more and more drivers in the marketplace are looking for a way to cut down on the $8,000 diesel option […]
July 22, 2013
Vocational
Eaton produces clutch white paper
Eaton has released a white paper on the importance of properly replacing a self-adjusting clutch, and not using a manual-adjusted product. Written by Christopher Ocedek, engineering manager at Eaton, the white paper points out the safety and performance risks associated with installing improper clutch parts. A copy of the white paper can be found HERE.
July 22, 2013
Business
Phillips integrates swivel connection system
Phillips has integrated its swivel S7 socket technology with its anti-corrosive swinging gladhands prefastened to a galvanized mounting plate to offer the Sta-Dry S7 System designed to improve the connection between the tractor and trailer. The swivel system is designed to allow air and electrical cables to follow the tractor’s movement to help prevent damage […]
July 18, 2013
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Dana named TerraStar standard
Dana Holding Corporation said Tuesday the company has been named Navistar’s standard and exclusive supplier of steer axles, drive axles and driveshafts for the new International TerraStar 4×4. Navistar recently began customer deliveries of the all-wheel-drive medium-duty vehicles. The TerraStar features Dana’s new Spicer Model 273 front drive steer axle, which delivers an effective turn […]
July 17, 2013
Business
Meritor receives PACCAR honor
Meritor earned its fourth consecutive Quality Achievement Award from PACCAR, Inc. The award is one of the industry’s most demanding for parts and component quality and recognizes suppliers that have achieved a defect rate of 50 parts per million (PPM) or less during 2012. Four Meritor manufacturing facilities received PACCAR’s 2012 Quality Achievement Award: Forest […]
July 17, 2013
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