Other Xantrex brings lithium-ion power to trucks April 20, 2021 Xantrex is giving heavy trucks a way to break free from idling with the Freedom e-Gen lithium-ion auxiliary power unit. Available as an OEM installation or through the aftermarket,…
Software Scan tool works through smartphone April 20, 2021 A new smartphone-enabled scan tool from Dorman Products and Diesel Laptops delivers diagnostic information on North American trucks. No proprietary hardware is needed. The device works in conjunction with…
Software Gaming app offers insights into truck repair April 20, 2021 The American Trucking Associations’ Technology and Maintenance Council (TMC) is reaching out to a future generation of technicians with a new augmented reality gaming app – TMCSuperTech: The Game. Based…
Trailers Apitong trailer flooring offers alternative to domestic hardwood April 20, 2021 TrailerDecking.com has expanded its inventory of Apitong laminated flooring for dry vans and truck bodies – offering an alternative for those facing a shortage of domestic hardwood. Most orders…
Lubes/Fluids Donaldson remotely monitors fuel filters, engine oil April 16, 2021 Donaldson’s Filter Minder Connect monitors fuel filters and engine oil condition, integrating the related data into onboard telematics and fleet management systems. The related components can be installed on…
Other Paccar MD trucks come with Hendrickson steer axle April 16, 2021 Hendrickson’s Steertek NXT fabricated front steer axle is now a standard offering on recently introduced Kenworth and Peterbilt medium-duty truck models. The axle is available on Kenworth T180, T280, T380,…
Other Great Dane adds GPS capabilities March 31, 2021 Great Dane’s FleetPulseGO GPS systems for pre-owned trailers leverages the FleetPulse trailer telematics platform and supports the FleetPulsePro smart trailer. The FleetPulseGO 4G LTE device makes it possible to…
Brakes International adds Bendix systems March 31, 2021 Bendix Wingman Fusion with Enhanced Feature Set is now standard equipment on International LT and RH trucks, and an option on the MV, HV, and HX series of vehicles.
Other OTC unveils transmission jack adapter March 31, 2021 OTC has unveiled a new transmission jack adapter — the OTC 1797 heavy-duty clutch adapter — designed to handle heavy-duty clutch assemblies during service. It features universal mounting slots…
Brakes ZF launches next-generation Maxxus L2.0 air disc brakes March 29, 2021 ZF says 100 International LT Series trucks have been equipped with the fifth generation of its Wabco Maxxus L2.0 air disc brakes. The disc brakes are manufactured at a Charleston,…
Brakes, Trucks Kenworth C500 adds Bendix stability March 26, 2021 Kenworth C500 owners now have the option of ordering the Bendix ESP electronic stability program with their trucks. Equipped trucks come with the Bendix 6S/6M configuration, which includes six…
Software Surfsight video comes to Geotab Marketplace March 24, 2021 Geotab is partnering with Lytx to provide an integrated Surfsight camera on the Geotab Marketplace. The Surfsight AI-12 camera will leverage live video, machine learning, and artificial intelligence as…
Engines/Drivetrains, Trucks Peterbilt launches electric vehicle cost calculator March 22, 2021 Peterbilt has developed a new electric vehicle operating cost calculator for customers considering electrifying their fleets. It’s available at Peterbilt.com and helps customers evaluate the total cost of ownership for…
Tires/Wheels Hankook Tire launches Commercial Help app March 19, 2021 Hankook Tire has unveiled a new app for truck and bus radial tire dealers and customers. Commercial Help features include functions such as a dealer locator, increasing the access…
Software Trux adds hourly dump delivery data March 16, 2021 Trux has added a widget to its order delivery tracker for dump truck operations and the material producers who use them. The existing tracker monitors deliveries through the day,…
