Fleet Management News & Business Info | Commercial Carrier Journal
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commercial carrier journal | may 2017 83 PRODUC TS Vocational torque rod Hendrickson's Traxx Road vocational torque rods use an advanced bushing design and construction for added weight and bushing walkout performance. The rods are manufactured using high- strength robotically-welded materials and are engineered for specific capacity and ap- plication criteria. The flexible design can accommodate a straddle or taper pin bushing and package with any hub size and length. Hendrickson Truck Commercial Vehicle Systems, www.hendrickson-intl.com, 630-910-2800 A26 engine brake Jacobs Vehicle Systems' compression-release engine brake for Interna- tional's A26 engine is engineered to leverage the A26's variable-geometry turbo to increase brake performance at lower engine speeds and higher altitudes, helping to increase foundation brake life and improve drivability by reducing downshifting, noise, vibration and harshness. The engine brake can be spec'd for factory installation on International's LT Series long-haul and RH Series regional-haul trucks. Jacobs Vehicle Systems, www.jakebrake.com, 800-876-5253 Space-saving no-idle system Bergstrom's Nite Phoenix Space Saving Innovation A/C sys- tem is a battery-operated no-idle cooling solution that features Bluetooth technology and is designed for easy installation under sleeper bunks. The system features a plastic internal unit; a durable external condenser assembly; an automatic digital tem- perature control; service diagnostics; a rotatable blower assembly to aid in adapting to OEM ductwork in select applications; an aluminum-framed recirculation filter to help extend coil life; a serviceable evaporator coil and receiver dryer; and brushless motors in the compres- sor, evaporator blower and condenser fan to facilitate extended life. Bergstrom Inc., http:// us.bergstrominc.com, 815-874-7821 Dashboard solar-charging system Purkeys' Solar Dash Charging System is designed to help counteract parasitic loads and avoid jump starts by keeping batteries at a good state of charge when the vehicle is inactive. The portable system comes with a 20-watt solar panel, a conversion controller and an adapter that plugs directly into a 12-volt power port. Purkeys, www.purkeys.net, 800-219-1269 888-838-6718 | imperialsupplies.com Over 30,000 + Fleet Products Available. Call an Imperial Dedicated Account Advisor today. Our Catalog in your pocket. Download the app today. 30,000 + fleet products at your fingertips. fleet products at your fingertips. 888-838-6718 | imperialsupplies.com Over 30,000 + Fleet Products Available. Call an Imperial Dedicated Account Advisor today. Our Catalog in Catalog in C your pocket. atalog in your pocket. atalog in Download the app today. 30,000 + fleet products at your fingertips. + fleet products at your fingertips. +