ANCRA GOES WITH GRANT

Ancra International has selected Grant Brothers Sales Limited as its sales agent for the Canadian

RUGGED IN-CAB TABLET

Webtech Wireless has announced its new MDT 3500 in-cab tablet. Based on Micronet's new Android-based A-300 rugged tablet for mobile computing, IT'S fully integrated into Webtech's Quadrant Manager which automates hours-of-service management.

All Navistar Heavy-Duty Models SCR’d

LISLE, Ill. - Navistar announced today that its International LoneStar with Cummins ISX15 engine with Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) emissions technology is available for order.

PROLAM: Driven by Innovation

We go beyond the obvious production challenges and focus on the business hurdles you face. We push the technological envelope further to do more with less. We refuse to settle for the status quo. We bust the myths that have plagued the industry for years (oak, anyone?). We obsess over ratings, weight, durability, and moisture protection. Don't believe me? Watch the video and see for yourself.

HUB LUBRICATION

Webb Wheel has issued updated Service Bulletin #59, covering recommended oil and grease lubrication

FLEET ESSENTIALS CATALOGUE

Phillips offers free quick-reference guide to electrical, brake components.

Navistar scales back Ohio truck plant

SPRINGFIELD, Ohio -- Navistar says it will layoff 231 people at its medium-duty International Truck and Engine manufacturing plant in Ohio.

D11 FUEL EFFICIENCY

Volvo Trucks has announced the XE11 powertrain package for the 11-liter North American D11 engine, available on VNM and VNL tractors rated up to 80,000 lb GCWR. Fuel savings up to 3% are said to be possible

BRIDGESTONE’S R268 ECOPIA

Bridgestone's new R268 Ecopia fuel-efficient tire for high-scrub environments is an all-position steer radial designed for regional and pickup-and-delivery applications. Available now in size 295/75R22.5 with more coming

CORONADO BUMPER

Hendrickson has released a corrosion-resistant Aero Clad bumper for the Freightliner Coronado SD that saves over 150 lb. And it has a chrome-like finish that won't rust, peel, or fade

BRAKE ADJUSTMENT: SHOCKING DRIVER STUDY

A CVSA study shows a tiny percentage of drivers understand brake adjustment.

IMPROVING TRAILER BRAKE SAFETY: AN OTA REPORT

Sudden loss of trailer service brakes can arise from a flaw that's inherent in spring-brake priority systems that can be traced back to NHTSA regulatory changes in 1992.

AIR BRAKE ADJUSTMENT DRIVER SURVEY

A CVSA study in 2003 revealed that only a tiny proportion of drivers -- less than 1% -- fully understands air-brake principles and procedures.

WIRELESS COLUMN LIFT

MAHA USA introduces new and redesigned wireless mobile column lift with precision ball-screw lifting technology, said to be a first. The MCL Series lifts

CASCADIA ROOF FAIRING

A new factory-installed roof fairing enhances fuel economy for Freightliner Cascadia and Cascadia Evolution mid-roof XT models, promising to provide up to a 2.8% improvement over previous-generation models