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Milton Industries’ new Brake Releaser propels de-icing fluid into heavy-duty truck trailer brake lines, releasing frozen brakes in minutes.
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company unveiled AndGo, a vehicle servicing platform that combines predictive software and a national service network to enable fleets to be ready to go when they are needed.
Meritor has named Chris Villavarayan executive vice president and chief operating officer, effective immediately. He's been senior vice president and president of Meritor's Global Truck segment since January 2018.
Pressure Systems International (P.S.I.) is offering an extended warranty on its automatic tire inflation system (ATIS) when used in combination with SKF’s Trouble-Free Operation (TFO) System.
Fontaine Modification is now offering installation of Samsara hardware, including Vehicle Gateways, Asset Gateways, AI dash cams, and Environmental Monitors. The hardware can be installed at Fontaine’s nine locations across the U.S.
Hankook Tire added two new products in its truck and bus radial tire lineup – the AH32 and e3 WiDE DL12.
PolySlide tubing replaces metallic material in a variety of cylinder applications and works in high and low temperatures, grease, grit, salt, chemicals, and other extreme conditions.
The new San Marcos branch is housed in a new 7,000 square foot facility with the capacity for up to 600 remanufactured gas and diesel engines, transmissions, differentials, and fuel and air components.
Effective immediately, pickup and delivery as well as certain construction, refuse, and agriculture applications are approved with Endurant.
Zonar has announced that Cummins Connected Software Updates have been integrated into its OTAir telematics system.
The vehicle maintenance and repair industries are experiencing a skilled labor shortage as technicians in the Baby Boomer demographic retire in greater numbers than those replacing them. The skilled labor shortage requires shops to pay more for skilled technicians, which translates into higher shop labor rates.
New technologies such as Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) require special equipment and training when service is needed, which create additional maintenance costs.
Most of the subject matter experts that we spoke to expect an increase in tire prices, although predicting future tire costs is difficult due to variables that influence tire pricing.
The JH1500 and JH1000 induction heating systems offer safety and maintenance advantages over working with an open flame.
After implementing a video telematics system into its fleet, Loram Maintenance of Way has seen an improvement in driving habits, a reduction in accidents, and in the accidents that do occur, they’ve less often been found at fault.
More than 500,000 square feet of exhibit space can be daunting to even the seasoned Work Truck Show attendee. Here are a few companies you will not want to miss when you check out the show in March. Photos provided by each company.
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