Transportation BlueDEF Platinum offers new diesel exhaust fluid option August 6, 2020 Old World Industries is offering a new option for diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) in the form of BlueDEF Platinum. Low-quality DEF can generate deposits that lead to back pressure,…
Technology Geotab Drive incorporates Covid Guardian data August 6, 2020 Geotab’s Covid Guardian add-in to the Geotab Drive mobile app offers a series to tools to support work during the pandemic. The app offers information to locate restrooms and…
Transportation Thin-profile Vector HE 19 delivers cooling power August 5, 2020 Carrier Transicold’s new Vector HE 19 unit delivers more BTUs of cooling per hour per rpm than any other model in the thin-profile class, the company says. It’s Carrier…
Transportation Kenworth offers extended diagnostic subscription August 4, 2020 Those who choose medium-duty Kenworth conventional trucks with Paccar PX-7 and PX-9 engines now have the option of extending the subscription coverage of Kenworth TruckTech+ Remote Diagnostics. The trucks…
Transportation Michelin trailer tire boosts fuel efficiency August 4, 2020 Michelin has unveiled its X One Line Energy T2 tire, described as its most fuel-efficient linehaul trailer tire. Targeting dry van truckload, refrigerated truckload, and tanker applications, Michelin says…
Transportation Carrier Transicold updates TripLink platform July 31, 2020 Carrier Transicold has updated its TripLink data management platform with additional functions and customizable controls. Custom notifications are based on user-generated parameters to show reefer status, alarms and locations.
Leece-Neville starters for medium and heavy-duty applications July 29, 2020 Prestolite Electric’s Leece-Neville M93 and M97 24V 6kW starters support a variety of medium-duty and heavy-duty applications, as well as off-highway vehicles and buses. The in-line, gear-reduction units are…
Equipment No switch needed for Spicer limited-slip differentials July 29, 2020 Dana’s Spicer Trac-Lok limited-slip differentials for medium-duty trucks promise to improve vehicle handling, traction, durability and performance. Drivers don’t need to engage any switches, thanks to an automatic design,…
Equipment Colored coverings available for Eaton Fuller shifters July 27, 2020 United Pacific Industries is bringing a new look to truck cabs with the Vibrant Color Series of shift knobs, shift covers, and shifter shaft extensions. The 13/15/18-speed gearshift knobs for…
Technology vHub adds GPS tracking to trailer marketplace July 27, 2020 vHub, an online marketplace that can be used to reposition and share trailers, is now adding precise GPS tracking to its offerings. The system is now integrating TrackLight tail…
Technology New Penske app feature supports social distancing July 27, 2020 Penske Truck Leasing is building on its Penske Driver mobile app, with remote service check-in capabilities. The new feature, the company says, offers commercial drivers more convenience and speed,…
Equipment Wabash National harnesses solar power for reefer July 23, 2020 Wabash National is combining technologies from eNow solar power and Carrier Transicold’s all-electric reefer to create a zero-emission trailer.
Equipment Safety upgrades for Autocar ACX cabover July 21, 2020 Autocar is enhancing its ACX severe-duty cabover vehicles with six new safety features. The Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system intervenes when the vehicle is understeering or oversteering, while the…
Equipment Low-profile LEDs help to identify hazards July 21, 2020 JW Speaker’s low-profile solar LED flasher lights will help crews identify dangerous obstructions in a wide range of settings, and are visible up to 1.6 km. The self-sustaining solar…
Equipment Freightliner updates Smart Source app July 21, 2020 Freightliner has updated its Smart Source app to include personalized notification options and enhanced product support features. An expanded library of training videos is offered for specific trucks, based on…
