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Utility Aerodynamic Tail is lighter, smaller and driver friendly
Utility Trailer saw some challenges with large aerodynamic trailer tails that could be traced back to the drawing board. “Aerodynamic companies are building these devices for trailers,” said Craig Bennett, Utility’s senior vice-president of marketing and sales. “These are small companies that saw an opportunity to build an aerodynamic device and they did but they […]
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Amphenol Sine Systems’ heavy-duty connectors
Amphenol Sine Systems’ DuraMate AHDP Heavy-Duty Connectors for panel-mount or in-line heavy-duty applications feature a lightweight thermoplastic housing and are built to provide an impact-resistant mating. The circular plastic connectors feature a bayonet locking system to help withstand high vibration, two backshell systems for strain relief and additional wire seal protection and IP67- and IP69K-rated […]
Business
J.W. Speaker’s LED stop/tail light with backup camera
J.W. Speaker’s Model 272 CHMSL LED Stop/Tail Light with a built-in backup camera is available as a combined warning light and a Center High-Mount Stop Light (CHMSL). The 7-by-2-inch light is positioned higher than side brake lights and directly in the driver’s line of sight. The camera is adjustable to allow for various mounting heights […]
Business
Cojali launches new diagnostics tool, software and OEM business line
Cojali presented several new diagnostics solutions for commercial vehicles, agricultural and construction machinery this week at ATA’s Technology and Maintenance Council in Atlanta. The company’s Jaltest V9 is the latest iteration in its line of all-makes diagnostic tools. “The integrated Bluetooth antenna is going to help because there’s no breakage and the USB is protected […]
Business
Snap-on’s updated eTechnician tool
Snap-on released an update to its NEXIQ eTechnician product Sunday at ATA’s Technology & Maintenance Council (TMC) Annual Meeting in Atlanta. The company says its NEXIQ eTechnician 2.0 is an enhancement to its 2015 solution designed for large fleets using OEM diagnostic tools in their shops. Updated features include proprietary OEM engine and transmission information, […]
Business
Midtronics debuts new battery diagnostics tool
The DSS-5000 HD can detect and flag reserve capacity issues caused by added electronic components and accessories in today’s commercial vehicles.
Business
Michelin rolling out light maintenance suite for trailers
Michelin Mechanical Care includes DOT annual inspections and preventive management and brake, wheel end, tire, lights, electrical, mud flap and body repair.
Business
DOT’s Tech-Celerate Now site backed by TMC, ATA, others
Getting familiar with new collision mitigation technologies can be challenging. To help fleets get a better understanding of a growing list of devices designed to improve commercial vehicle safety, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration recently launched Tech-Celerate Now. ATA’s Technology and Maintenance Council announced today in Atlanta that they will […]
Business
vHub introduces trailer movement and sharing marketplace
A new trailer positioning solution was introduced to the trucking industry at ATA’s Technology & Maintenance Council (TMC) Annual Meeting Sunday in Atlanta with the introduction of the vHub trailer repositioning and sharing marketplace. Designed for private fleets, for-hire carriers, trailer rental companies, and OEMs, Vice President Francis Roy says vHub was founded by assed-based […]
Business
Alcoa releases new lighter weight Ultra wheel
Alcoa Wheels on Sunday at ATA’s Technology & Maintenance Council (TMC) Annual Meeting in Atlanta expanded its truck wheel portfolio with the next generation Alcoa Ultra ONE 22.5 in. by 8.25 in. wheel. Alcoa’s Director of Engineering Mike Baird says the 39-lb. wheel, affectionally named and available under part number ULT39, is now the lightest […]
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