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Spectra to offer wireless air brake diagnostics with BSM

August 1, 2014

WOODBRIDGE, Ont. -- Spectra, a designer of manual and automatic brake stroke indicators, has inked a deal with a Canadian wireless provider to develop a remote air brake diagnostic and monitoring solution for both trucks and trailers.

DIESEL ENGINE REPAIR

August 1, 2014

A computer-based course on the service and repair of medium/heavy duty diesel engines.

ESSO XD-3 IN CJ-4 FORM

August 1, 2014

Imperial Oil's new XD-3 Extra 15W-40 heavy-duty engine oil will be available in October

’07 downturn may spark layoffs at Navistar’s Chatham plant; Over 800 jobs on the line

August 1, 2014

CHATHAM, Ont. -- Navistar International's announcement that it may have to slash jobs from its Canadian heavy-duty assembly plant doesn't mean workers will most likely be sent home, says the truckmaker's chief spokesman.

SUSPENSION BUSHINGS

August 1, 2014

Ridewell introduces new FiberTech composite bushing

ArvinMeritor shifts out of manual tranny business

August 1, 2014

TROY, Mich.-- ArvinMeritor has seen the future of heavy-duty truck transmissions -- and it is automated.

PETRO-CANADA DURON-E CJ-4

August 1, 2014

The new Duron-E CJ-4 oil from Petro-Canada is for EPA-compliant 2007 diesel engines

AIR-WEIGH GETS J1708 INTERFACE

August 1, 2014

Weight data can now be sent over a wireless network to a fleet management or customer site host.

DANA SPICER LIMITED-SLIP AXLE

August 1, 2014

Dana's Commercial Vehicle Systems group has expanded its line of limited-slip differentials

FUEL-TAX REPORTING SYSTEM

August 1, 2014

Getloaded.com, an internet load board, has added a fuel-tax reporting system through its website.

Eaton, EPA say hydraulic hybrid truck showing big fuel economy gains

August 1, 2014

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Eaton Corp. and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have showcased the first-ever hydraulic hybrid diesel urban delivery vehicle currently running real miles with UPS' fleet.

HEAT-SENSING WHEEL END

August 1, 2014

ThermALERT is an advanced option on the Meritor Tire Inflation System by PSI

TIRE ‘REGENERATES’ TREAD

August 1, 2014

The first self-regenerating retread is the new Michelin XDA Hypersipe

Mack, Volvo offer ‘Preferred’ fleet purchasing program

August 1, 2014

GREENSBORO, N.C. -- Mack Trucks and parent Volvo Trucks North America have introduced the MV Preferred program for managing parts and repair purchasing.

Kenworth to offer PACCAR MD engines; Gets top marks in JD Power survey

August 1, 2014

BELLEVUE , Wash. -- Kenworth says will install the new Paccar PX-6 and PX-8 medium duty engines in its conventional Class 6 and 7 vehicles in January 2007.