Products
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FourKites better predicting arrival times
FourKites — a supply chain visibility platform — says it is able to predict freight arrival times more accurately than ever before thanks to a new DynamicETA algorithm. The new approach draws on more than 150 data points associated with…
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Endurant now comes with dual PTO
Eaton Cummins Automated Transmission Technologies has unveiled a new dual Power Takeoff (PTO) version of the 12-speed Endurant automated transmission. The option includes two PTO mounting locations – an eight-bolt bottom mount and a four-bolt rear mount, offering a combined…
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Cooper Roadmaster for mixed-service
Cooper Tire’s new Roadmaster RM351 HD tire has been unveiled to support mixed-service applications such as construction, logging, and mining operations. Designed for on- and off-road driving, it comes in 11R22.5 and 11R24.5 sizes, in load range H. The tire…
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Link rounds out suspension family
Link Manufacturing has introduced an enhanced 20K auxiliary suspension, incorporating upgrades already available in lighter-capacity models. The family of 8K, 10K, 13.5K and 20K self-steering auxiliary suspensions can be installed in as little as two hours, compared to between six…
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Alcoa wheels in a ‘menacing’ black
Alcoa’s Dura-Black wheels are bringing a new sense of style to forged aluminum wheels. The wheel’s face is in a “menacing matte black”, while rim flange and mounting surfaces remain bright to support mounting. Both sides have been treated to…
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International makes Fusion standard
International Truck is now offering Bendix Wingman Fusion as standard equipment on all its on-highway tractors, including the LoneStar, LT Series, and RH Series. The system has been an option since 2015. Bendix Wingman Fusion integrates radar, cameras, and vehicle…
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Tire Anti-Skid Stick helps spot frozen wheels
Manufacturer Direct’s Tire Anti-Skid Stick, dubbed TASS, offers drivers a visual indicator to help spot frozen wheels caused by issues such as brake shoes that have frozen to a drum. The polyurethane tire stick will fold back against a wheel…
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Value-priced disc pad kit from Bendix
Bendix Spicer Foundation Brake has added the BA235 air disc brake pad kit to support buyers such as second or third vehicle owners. The product offers a lower-cost option while retaining performance, warranty, and post-sales support that Bendix customers have…
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Phillips electrical assembly for liftgates
Phillips Industries’ Weather-Tite M2 liftgate electrical assembly features a dual-pole plug connection that’s designed to resist corrosion and is interchangeable with any standard J3082 liftgate dual pole socket. Corrosion at a coupled liftgate connection can slow down or block the charge…
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Volvo expands workstation availability
Drivers who work the wheels of select Volvo trucks will soon have the option of a new space to work within the sleeper. The VNL 760 and 740 tractors, along with the VNX 740, can now be equipped with a…
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Dana launches TCO calculator
Dana has produced a total cost of ownership calculator, which will help fleets run cost comparisons between diesel and full-electric powertrain options. The calculator requires minimal input and includes visual prompts for simple navigation, the company says. Users can input…
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Bandag drive tire built for severe service
Bridgestone has unveiled the Bandag BLSS retread for fleets that drive in on- and off-road conditions. The drive tire incorporates a tread compound that’s been formulated to resist cutting and chipping and support tread life as well. Other features include…
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Rocketail Wing trailer fairing enhances airflow
The Rocketail Wing system is a SmartWay-certified rear trailer fairing that its makers say will save 8.42 liters of fuel per 1,000 km. The airfoil design is said to redirect rearward airflow behind the trailer while also producing lift –…
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Fender bracket kit for Watson Chalin axle
Minimizer has a new steerable axle fender bracket kit for those with a Watson Chalin SL20K-2065 axle. The axle design itself is fairly new, but Minimizer said it was already receiving requests for a kit that would work. The new…
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Wabco remans trailer ABS, steering gears
Wabco has introduced remanufactured versions of its Easy-Stop trailer ABS systems, as well as steering gears. The ABS is available in one- and two-modulator configurations with the options that will help keep wheels from locking up, and avoiding excessive tire…
