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On the Roadby Jim ParkJune 4, 2024

Even the Swedes are Doing Turnpike Doubles

The government doesn't seem to mind asking trucking to invest a trillion dollars toward a greener future. But they won't let us pull turnpike doubles making 30% less CO2. Which is insanity, says HDT's Jim Park in his On the Road blog.

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Grote Plug-and-Go power/air assembly for tractor-trailers.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseJune 3, 2024

Grote Introduces 3-in-1 Power Cord and Air Assemblies

The new brand of 3-in-1s power cord/air assemblies from Grote is engineered to deliver a cost-effective truck and trailer connection without compromising on quality, safety, and adherence to legal standards.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseMay 16, 2024

Phillips Says Rear-Vu is Trucking’s First Universal Backup Camera System

Phillips Industries said its new Rear-Vu Backup Camera for the commercial trucking industry “promises to transform trailer maneuverability and safety.”

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseApril 16, 2024

Stoughton Trailers Unveils Automatic Trailer Air and Connection Line System

Developed with Electrans Technologies, the new Auto Connect system automatically connects truck and trailer air, seven-way electrical and communication lines in seven seconds.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseApril 12, 2024

Fontaine Introduces Magnitude 75 Lowbed Trailer

Fontaine Specialized's new Magnitude 75 lowbed trailer comes in three deck options to transport a diverse range of cargo.

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Newsby Jack RobertsMarch 15, 2024

Phillips Industries Unveils T/T Pair Smart 7-Way Socket

The T/T Pair 7-way smart socket establishes uses a PLC transceiver to immediately identify and communicate tractor-trailer pairings to any BLE integrated ELD or trailer telematics device.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseMarch 11, 2024

Phillips Connect, Noregon Team up to Combine Trailer Data for Better Maintenance

Phillips Connect and Noregon have a new partnership aimed at integrating Connect1 trailer data into Noregon's TripVision Remote Diagnostics system.

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Articlesby Jim ParkMarch 5, 2024

How to Inspect Trailer Suspensions

Most modern trailer suspensions are basically maintenance free, but that doesn't mean they are impervious to damage or normal wear and tear. Regular inspections will keep your rolling stock rolling.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseFebruary 9, 2024

Range Energy’s Trailer Eligible for Up To $120,000 Voucher

In July 2023, Range was the first trailer electrification platform to become eligible for California's Clean Off-Road Equipment (CORE) Voucher Incentive Project. At first, it qualified for an $80,000 voucher per trailer but now CARB has increased that incentive to $120,00 per unit.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseNovember 22, 2023

Mesilla Valley Says Range Energy Trailers Deliver 36% Fuel Economy Boost

Range Energy said preliminary third-party testing conducted by Mesilla Valley Transportation Solutions showed its electric-powered trailers can boost tractor-trailer fuel economy by more than 3 mpg.

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