Squarerigger Software recently released a revolutionary product two years in the making that can yield important information about tires and their return on investment. Revolution, the software company’s tire management system, operates on wireless, handheld PC’s and utilizes mobile and server-based software to track tire Continue Reading

PAR Logistics Management Systems’ Reefer Watch provides real-time monitoring of food product temperature every 15 minutes during transit cycles and also provides immediate alerts to drivers and shipping managers, thanks to a GPS positioning satellite antenna that transmits vital information concerning cargo temperature Continue Reading

A new coil cord product from Grote Industries promises to exceed expectations of strength, durability and corrosion resistance in its performance. Ultra-Link-Coil-Cords are manufactured with extremely durable materials, including advanced polymer jackets, which are designed to perform flawlessly between 55 degrees Continue Reading

As workforces become more mobile, Panasonic Computer Solutions Company is dedicated to giving them the necessary tools needed to succeed. Such was the driving force in the development of the Panasonic Toughbook H1 Field, a rugged handheld tablet computer. Designed for highly mobile professionals, the computer bridges the gap Continue Reading

Fifth-wheel coupler manufacturer Jost believes it is closing the gap on scaling the next frontier in vehicle aerodynamics – the gap between a tractor and trailer. Its Smart Gap System (SGS), on display at the recent Technology and Maintenance Council exhibition in Tampa, automatically alters the size of the gap while the equipment is on Continue Reading

Wheel-Checks indicate loose wheel nuts and seized bearings easily visible in simple walk-around checks. Wheel-Checks are placed on wheel nuts in a uniform pattern when the wheel nuts are properly torqued to specs. The Wheel-Checks become out of sequence when a wheel nut has loosened. Wheel-Checks are also heat Continue Reading

A new premium diesel additive touts that it boosts fuel economy and fuel system performance. Lubri-Diesel from Casite improves fuel economy by 15 percent and helps reduce emissions, according to the manufacturer. It lubricates all components in the fuel system, reducing friction heat and wear, and with Continue Reading

The Trucking Industry Mobility and Technology Coalition (TIMTC) will host a webinar next week about the trucking industry’s efforts to meet sustainability objectives and available green strategies and technologies. The Department of Transportation (DOT) is sponsoring the webinar titled “Green Trucks: The View from the Road” on Thursday, Feb. 11, 2010, from Continue Reading

A new truck seat design from Bose Corp. helps reduce whole-body vibration by sensing, analyzing and counteracting the forces from the road using proprietary technologies and components. The company’s Bose Ride system replaces a conventional air-ride truck seat with a suspension base and an integrated custom-designed seat top that protects Continue Reading

The future of trucking will see a stronger OEM relationship with its customers, in terms of monitoring equipment sold, as well as more of a mass market appeal for hybrids, according to experts at the recent Heavy Duty Dialogue 2010 in Las Vegas. With new truck sales lagging behind, the panel has already seen a growth in Continue Reading