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12 Jan by Vitaliy Dadalyan

Benchtop Electrical Analyzer Performs Preventative Checks

Purkeys has developed the Benchtop Electrical Analyzer to help equip fleets with automated electrical testing equipment.

Electrical testing equipment is important to fleets that want to maintain a preventative maintenance program, according to Purkeys. A roll-around tester like the Benchtop Electrical Analyzer is useful for fleets when portability is not a concern.

The automated tester guides technicians through the analysis of heavy-duty vehicle electrical systems. The Benchtop Electrical Analyzer has multiple leads to help technicians conduct preventative maintenance checks, battery tests, and other tasks.

It can apply up to 400 amps for automated load tests while testing for voltage drop. The Analyzer tests cranking systems, battery systems, charging systems, and liftgate systems. It records the testing history with printable results.

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Got Enough Light?

I've long held that North American headlight standards are inherently dangerous because they don't allow brightness levels to match the speeds we travel. It's just too easy to over-drive your lights, meaning you don't see obstructions like stalled cars or animals or -- may all the gods forbid -- pedestrians in the way until you're past the point of being able to stop in time. Even back in the 1950s when cars and certainly trucks were much slower, this held true. In fact it was worse. ...Read the rest of this story
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What's up with Bison Transport's 7 angels?

WINNIPEG, MB— Bison Driver Taljinder Sohi was just named a Highway Angel by the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) in recognition of his roadside heroics last May, on highway 5 in B.C. Sohi's award brings to seven the number of Bison drivers who've been given angel wings since 2011 because they've stopped to help somebody. What's up with that? Does the Winnipeg-based carrier have a good-Samaritan policy? ...Read the rest of this story
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What's up with Bison Transport's angels?

WINNIPEG, MB— Bison Driver Taljinder Sohi was just named a Highway Angel by the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) in recognition of his roadside heroics last May, on highway 5 in B.C. Sohi's award brings to six the number of Bison drivers who've been given angel wings since 2011 because they've stopped to help somebody. What's up with that? Does the Winnipeg-based carrier have a good-Samaritan policy? ...Read the rest of this story
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12 Jan by Vitaliy Dadalyan

GT Radial Offers SmartWay-Verified Long Haul Drive Tire

GT Radial has introduced the GDL651FS long haul drive tire to the North American market, offering improved fuel economy, traction, and tread wear for long haul operations.

The SmartWay-verified tire is made with a low-rolling resistance compound to improve fuel economy and lower heat generation for durability.

A four zigzag longitudinal groove design improves traction and driving stability while a continuous shoulder rib design helps to prevent irregular wear for longer mileage performance. An optimized tread block ratio also helps prevent irregular wear for longer mileage performance. An enhanced angle in the groove wall and tie bar helps to prevent stone trapping.

The GDL651FS, with a tread depth of 26/32-inches, is currently available in the 295/75R22.5 size; the product line will be expanded to all low pro and tall sizes in 2017. Like all GT Radial medium/heavy truck tires, it is backed by a 72-month limited warranty and limited two-retread casing warranty.

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