Pete, KW add Dana air discs

With the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration expected to require shorter stopping distances by 2007, Kenworth and Peterbilt have added air disc brakes as options on

T680 GETS ETRAC

The Kenworth T680 is now available with Bendix eTrac air-bag transfer system for 6x2 axle configurations. It automatically transfers pressure from the non-drive to the drive axle when it recognizes wheel slip, improving fuel economy and enhancing traction.

LOAD-MATCHING MEETS HOS

New PeopleNet/TMW integration improves IDSC MatchAdvice with HOS availability and adds fault-code data to TMT Fleet Maintenance. It optimizes asset utilization and compliance while streamlining mechanical service and repair tasks

MONITOR REFUSE WEIGHT

Air-Weigh has teamed up with Core Computing Services to integrate BinMaxx weight data. Waste collectors who use CCS eMobile and Air-Weigh on-board refuse scales can monitor bin-weight information in real time in both cab and office

Utility makes Haldex standard

Utility Trailer Manufacturing named Haldex's Anchorlok Gold Seal Actuator as the standard brake actuator for all of its trailers.

GRAPHIC SAFETY VIDEO

A short video program that stresses the importance of safe and defensive driving by illustrating

WEIGHT CALCULATOR

If you're in Alberta and looking to spec a truck with an eye to legal size and weight, the Alberta

LIFT-SAFETY TRAINING

The Automotive Lift Institute has developed an interactive, online vehicle lift safety course based on its popular 'Lifting It Right' DVD hosted by racing legends Richard and Kyle Petty. It covers the wide variety of lift types used in professional vehicle service and repair shops.

DIESEL WELDER/GENERATOR

New lightweight Miller Trailblazer 325 Diesel and Bobcat 250 Diesel welder/generators feature technologies to reduce both fuel use by as much as 25% and noise by 40%. They're also designed to extend runtimes by 55% and have a smaller footprint.

REGIONAL EFFICIENCY BY VOLVO

Volvo Trucks says it's boosting fuel efficiency and payload capacity for regional-haul carriers with the introduction of its Optimized Series. There's also a new mid-roof design for VNM 430 and VNL 430 sleepers

END BAD AIR DAYS

Sloan Transportation Products has introduced a swing-away/shut-off gladhand

LONG-WHEELBASE CANTER

Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America is offering a new long-wheelbase class 3 Canter FE model for bodies up to 20 ft. long. This work truck model has a GVWR of 12,500 lb.

JOST ON INTERNATIONALS

Navistar now offers Jost fifth wheels as published options on International trucks. They come with a five-year warranty.

HYDRAULIC COLUMN LIFT

Stertil-Koni's new ST 1085 heavy-duty hydraulic mobile column lift has greater capacity and more features. With a lifting capacity of 18,500 lb per column, it's equipped with extra-long adjustable pick-up forks of 14 in.

NOSEBOX OPTIONS

Phillips Industries expands availability of the Permalogic Selector System, now offered in the i-Box housing and as a component of the new Sta-Dry S7 swivel electrical socket