Overdrive Magazine | Trucking Business News & Owner Operator Info
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GEAR GUIDE March 2015 | Overdrive | 69 Trailer inspection system Lite-Check's all-digital fully automat- ed Verifi er Trailer Inspection System is designed to perform trailer inspec- tions and record electrical, brake and antilock braking system test data in one trip by using a tablet. The tablet allows the user to create a trailer fi le, operate trailer systems and collect data; record visual inspection data including tires, brake operation and damage; and transmit the fi le to a shop computer via a dedicated Wi-Fi connection for storage and later retrieval. Lite-Check, litecheck.com Manifold for Caterpillar engines Bully Dog's manifold for model-year 2003-06 Caterpillar engines is pressure-fi tted with high-quality material to help eliminate cracks and leaks and is designed with gradual corners that facilitate better airfl ow and ports that help eliminate airfl ow interference. The ceram- ic coating helps cool exhaust gas temperatures by 100 degrees. The manifold is engineered to provide both increased fuel mileage and an additional 20-30 horsepower. Bully Dog Technologies, http://bigrig.bullydog.com Antifreeze/coolant system tools Prestone Products off ers Heavy Duty Test Kits, Test Strips and a Refractometer for antifreeze/coolant system analysis. The kit's contents are compiled to facilitate easy collection of samples for analysis of the levels of molybdate, nitrite, chloride, sulfates, corrosion products (iron and lead) and silicates while testing the coolant for freezing/boiling points, total dissolved solids (TDS), pH, hardness and buff ering capabilities. The test strips help maintain the proper levels of supplemental coolant additives. The refractometer determines diesel exhaust fl uid concentration. Prestone Command Corp., prestonecommand.com Fatigue detection device Impecca's Alert Band is a wearable early-warning Bluetooth fatigue detector band that attaches to the driver's forehead and is designed to help sense fatigue and prevent accidents. The Alert Band is designed to monitor and analyze brainwaves and send real-time notifi cations and alarms to the driver's smartphone before the driver begins to doze off and fall asleep. The device is built to be user-friendly, lightweight and comfortable for long periods of use and includes a long-lasting rechargeable 20-hour battery. Impecca, impeccausa.com