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Port AMPs up container ships, spares the air

The largest China Shipping container ship to date steamed into the Port of Los Angeles recently, switching off its diesel exhaust-emitting engines and...

Super-40 tandem drive axle offers higher GCW ratings, 50% fewer components

Dana Corp's Commercial Vehicle Systems group has introduced a new version of its Dana Spicer Super-40 tandem drive axle. The new axle features increased...

Temp logger sends warnings by e-mail, phone

Telatemp has developed new software that allows Micro Thermocouple (T/C) temperature logger users to receive alarm warning messages whenever pre-set temperature...

Patent ruling won't deter ArvinMeritor
, by Jim Mele

Pointing out that a United States International Trade Commission (ITC) judge ruled against 75 of 76 claims of patent infringement involving the ZF FreedomLine transmission, ArvinMeritor Inc and its partner in the transmission model, ZF Friedrichshafen AG, say they fully expect to continue offering their automated heavy-duty transmission in North America....

Grote offers high-tech update of box lamp

Grote Industries' line of LED products has expanded with the introduction of the LED Boxlite lamp. This lamp offers Grote's latest Supernova single-LED...

SteelSafe stops vehicle theft in its tracks

The SteelSafe Truck Immobilizer is designed to stop the theft of trucks, trailers, buses, and semitrailers by immobilizing the vehicle using its own air...

Hagelnut makes jam nut yesterday's news

The Hagelnut is an improved adaptation of the conventional three-piece jam nut used for years as the primary wheel end retention system in the tractor/trailer...

Steer tire built for high mileage, durability

Kelly Tire, a signature brand of Goodyear Tire & Rubber, has introduced a new linehaul steer tire that offers excellent miles to removal, improved handling,...

Homeland Security plans RFID tests at border crossings
, [Compiled by Gary Macklin • gmacklin@primediabusiness.com]

Using the US VISIT program, the US Department of Homeland Security plans to test RFID tags as a method to improve border management along the Mexican...

Studs simplify truck battery recharging

Cole Hersee Co announces its battery feeder studs for the trucking industry. These battery feeder studs transport DC power through firewalls, allowing...