AIR DISC FRICTION

TMD offers first air-disc-brake friction material to meet TMC RP 628 for aftermarket linings

COMPACT PTO

Parker Chelsea says installation time is cut with the new 899 Series PTO

THE 2013 CANTER

Mitsubishi Fuso introduces new 2013 model-year Canter trucks

FMCSA Compliance Manual

Newly revised manual from J.J. Keller helps fleet managers and owner-operators understand complex U.S. transportation regulations. Key topics include hours of service, driver qualification, vehicle inspection and maintenance, and commercial driver licence requirements.

Springride Air Springs

New Springride line of air springs from Veyance Technologies offers value for second- and third-time truck owners, the company says, claiming better service life than offshore brands through resistance to ozone cracking and corrosion.

Wagner LED Headlamps

Wagner Lighting has introduced advanced LED sealed-beam headlamps for hundreds of commercial applications, says maintenance-free technology brings longer life and improves forward vision compared to standard halogen designs

Solar Power Kits

Zamp Solar line of solar panel kits and inverters available through Northern Fridge, suited to its built-in and portable refrigerator/freezers

Daimler Launches Parts E-Commerce Platform

PORTLAND, OR- Truckers will have an easier time ordering parts from Daimler Trucks North America through the new Pinnacle Truck Parts, an e-commerce platform, the company claims.

Enhanced Cargo Security

TrakLok International has improved its cargo security platform. New alarm and alert features have been added to the integrated lock, alarm, and tracking system

Heavy-Duty Four-Post Lifts

Rotary Lift has introduced new "fast and friendly" heavy-duty four-post lifts with capacities of 50,000 and 60,000 lb for servicing trucks and buses

Valspar Renews Shop Floors

Keeping a shop floor clean should be an easier task with new Valspar Epoxy Concrete Coatings for Concrete, which is claimed to protect and beautify garage floors, making them look like new.

Solar Power Panels Keep Reefers Going

LOUISVILLE, KY - At the 2014 Mid-America Trucking Show, Cummins Crosspoint showed off how they're using Go Power!'s Solar Flex-powered system to keep dedicated batteries in their battery-powered cab-comfort systems fully charged.

Espar Air Heater Burns NG

New from Espar is the Airtronic NG Commercial, the first natural gas heater for trucks. Compared to previous offerings, the engine and the heating can now be supplied from just one tank.

Ultracapacitor for Medium-Duty Trucks

Maxwell Technologies now offers its ultracapacitor-based Engine Start Module for medium-duty diesel trucks. The new Ultra 31/900 can eliminate jump-starts and decrease cost of ownership in class 3 through 6 trucks

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