Software TMT Service Center, Fleet Maintenance tools enhanced August 25, 2020 Trimble has made several enhancements to TMT Service Center and TMT Fleet Maintenance, including an integration with KeepTruckin’s mobile communications tool. The platforms can now support third-party credit card…
Brakes ZF disc brakes now option on International LT, RH August 25, 2020 Wabco Maxxus L2.0 air disc brakes are now available as an option on International LT and RH Series trucks, ZF’s Commercial Vehicle Control System Division has announced. The air disc…
Peterbilt taking orders for Model 220EV August 19, 2020 Peterbilt is now taking orders on its Model 220EV battery-electric vehicle. The medium-duty offering comes in Class 6 or 7 configurations, and has a range of up to 320…
Heat King units tap into solar power August 19, 2020 Thermo King is now offering solar panels for Heat King heating units, offering a power source that keeps batteries charged and limiting sulfation. The 40-watt solar panel is paired…
Engines/Drivetrains, Trucks Eaton provides new PTO wet kit packages August 18, 2020 Eaton has released new wet kit packages for end dump applications to support the Bezares line of power takeoff (PTO) units, that fit the Eaton Fuller and Eaton Cummins Endurant…
Software Noregon updates J-PRO Professional August 13, 2020 Noregon has released the second major update to its JPRO Professional diagnostic tool this year, and it’s described as one of the…
Software Rogers offers asset tracking with Roambee August 13, 2020 Rogers for Business is now offering an asset tracking service through a collaboration with Roambee, leveraging the Internet of Things (IoT) that makes it happen. “Working with Roambee, Rogers…
Other Spicer ReadyPack kits ready to go August 10, 2020 Dana has unveiled preassembled Spicer ReadyPack kits for its most-popular commercial vehicle driveshafts, coupling shafts, and inter-axle shafts. The preassembled kits could help installers save about 30 minutes per…
Lubes/Fluids 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,…
Software 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…
Other 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…
Other 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…
Tires/Wheels 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…
Software 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…
