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29 Marketplace W W W . T R U C K P A R T S A N D S E R V I C E . C O M F e b r u a r y 2 0 1 6 | T R U C K P A R T S & S E R V I C E Off The Line Spotlighting a new OEM innovation Peterbilt has enhanced its SmartAir no-idle system with new auto-start technology that helps keep main and auxiliary batter- ies charged while running the air-conditioning system and using electric-powered devices. Peterbilt says the auto-start technology is available as a factory- installed option with Model 579s equipped with SmartAir and either a 72- or 80-in. sleeper. It is fully integrated with the vehicle's electrical system to monitor battery charge levels and start the truck if the charge falls below a given threshold, the company says. SmartAir has a 7,500 BTU/hour cooling capacity and can oper- ate for up to 10 hours on a single charge, Peterbilt says. The split- system design is located outside the cab for optimum performance and maximum under-bunk storage capacity. Peterbilt enhances no-idle system availability LITTLE GREEN TOOL, BIG GREEN SAVINGS. SMART SOLUTIONS THAT PROTECT YOUR PERFORMANCE. Out-of-adjustment air brake stroke is a top CSA violation. But with the new Meritor ® AllFit SimpleCheck ™ tool, drivers can check air brake stroke immediately, easily and accurately. Just one look is all you need to know if the brake system needs attention. So it's easier to run safe and stay in CSA compliance. And SimpleCheck is even easier to install. For more information on how the Meritor AllFit SimpleCheck can help you C.Y.A., visit MeritorCYA.com. ©2016 Meritor, Inc. New trailer retread tire Bridgestone Commercial has introduced a new trailer retread tire designed for small to medium truckload, less-than-truckload (LTL) and pick-up and delivery (P&D) fl eets. The Bandag TR4.1 retread features a smooth and continuous shoulder that the company says promotes uniform tire wear, circumferential grooves that evacu- ate water and improve traction in wet conditions, and diagonal tread block edges that promote traction on wet and dry surfaces.