Roadnet Anywhere updated

Omnitracs' Roadnet Anywhere v4.4 introduces tools that illuminate potential, optimal savings through route optimization

Pull-down trailer curtain

Randall Temp Control's pull-down trailer curtain protects perishable loads by providing optimal temperature, humidity, and environmental control

Protective coating on brake shoes

Bendix remanufactured brake shoes get PermaGuard protective coating that resists rust jacking through an improved wash process and paint formula

Maintenance benchmarking

FTR and CK Commercial Vehicle Research have released a new comprehensive benchmarking study covering fleet maintenance practices

RoadLog installation kit

An installation kit portfolio with a new range of 9-pin green connectors allows VDO RoadLog owners to run a single platform in mixed fleets

Extended oil-drain intervals

New Mack engine oil EOS-4.5 extends drain intervals, now the factory fill in 2017 engines

What does Trump mean to us?

Well, we're a couple of tumultuous weeks into the new Trump administration south of the 49th, and it would seem chaos prevails. At least for the moment. With the new President having promised, implicitly and otherwise, something of a war on regulatory controls, some issues with an impact on trucking are up in the air.

Chassis alignment

Chief offers the Chassis Liner Frame Rack in custom packages for any heavy-duty collision repair

Fifth-wheel lock sensors

Jost's Sensor Coupling System allows the driver to confirm that the fifth wheel is properly coupled from inside the cab

Forged-aluminum wheel

Maxion is expanding its product offering with the addition of four new forged-aluminum truck wheels

Extreme-duty belt

Continental has introduced the Extreme Duty Poly-V belt designed to perform better under high underhood temperatures

OBITUARY: Stan Williamson, 1925-2017

A man who was the backbone of the Canadian Fleet Maintenance Seminar through its best years, Stan Williamson, has died at the age of 91. Born on September 9, 1925, he died on January 23 in London, ON. Shell Oil employee for 38 years, Stan had been a member of the Automotive Transportation Service Superintendents Association since 1963. In 1985 he took over as general manager of the CFMS, successfully guiding it with his calm hand through to 2001.

New mDRIVE features

Mack's mDRIVE transmission sports Rolling Start and Auto Neutral, two new features designed to boost jobsite performance and safety

Propane autogas filters

Alliance AutoGas and Donaldson bring high-quality filters to remove harmful particulate matter for propane fleets

Cargo interior light switc

Peterson's new '5600' timer switch keeps interior cargo LED lights under control with push-button ease and timed convenience