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4 Great American Trucking Show 2012 Continental unveils two new tires Continental is off ering a fi rst look at its newly announced ContiEcoPlus HD3, a third-generation long-haul highway drive tire product engineered for operating conditions of more than 120,000 miles per year. The HD3 of- fers improved rolling resistance and Eco Plus technology. Continental's ContiGOODSCasing features are also included for maximum retread- ability. It will be available now in size 295/75R22.5, with the remainder of the standard NAFTA sizes available at the end of 2012 and a ContiTread retread in early 2013. Also at the show is the company's new HDR2 in an 11R22.5 size, which Utility introduces high-strength steel options Utility Trailer announced Thursday, Aug. 23, that two new high-strength steel options will be made available for the 4000D-X Composite dry van in the fourth quarter. The high-strength steel side panel option, pres- ently available for the DX-100 only, comes as an alternative to the standard .040-inch aluminum side skin, providing a means of countering fl uctuations in the price of aluminum. Using the same exterior side skin material found on plate trailers, this new option features .016-inch high tensile 80,000 psi, pre-painted white, galvanized steel panels the full length of the trailer, including the front wall. Utility Trailer utilitytrailer.com Booth #12091 replaces the existing HDR1. Remaining sizes will be launched in early 2013. HDR stands for Heavy Drive Regional, and the tire has been engineered to improve mileage over its predecessor. The tire has a high number of lateral sipes extending all the way through the shoulders to maintain traction levels throughout the life of the tread. Its circumferential grooves allow for the evacuation of traction-robbing mud and water, while the tire's groove geometry reduces stone retention, Continental says. Continental continentaltruck.com Booth #18136 Chevron unveils fuel-effi cient 5W/30 engine oil Chevron announced today a new heavy-duty, 5W/30 full synthetic low- viscosity oil. The oil was designed to help fl eets manage inventory costs by covering a wider array of engine options as well extend exhaust after- treatment, said Jim Gambill, North American industrial and commercial brand manager for Chevron. The oil, Del 400LE, carries a gaso- line engine rating, so fl eets will be able to use it in more vehicles and have a better handle on inventory control, Gambill says, adding that the new oil performs well in low temperatures and is validated down to -56 degrees Fahrenheit. Fuel economy, though, is the engine's main focus, and because it's synthetic, it won't be any more expensive than conventional blends. Chevron deloperformance.com Booth #19125 Rand McNally brings back Large Scale Atlas Rand McNally announced it has brought back the Large Scale Motor Carriers' Road Atlas, last published in 2010. The map and GPS manufacturer says it made the decision to publish the atlas based on feedback from customers. It features tear- and water- resistant pages, a spiral binding for stay-fl at pages and maps that are larger with bigger type than those in the regular book. It will be avail- able exclusively in Travel Centers of America and Petro locations nationwide in September, priced at $60. The new addition has revised state and province maps, with better urban area representations than in the past and a 21-page mileage directory for estimating trip distance and costs. Freightliner Cascadia Evolution on display for attendees Freightliner is showcasing its new Cas- cadia Evolution at its booth, #12113, marking the fi rst time that the truck is on display for the public. It's powered by a newly designed Detroit DD15 engine and features a new design geared toward aerodynamic. Freightliner says the truck provides an improvement in fuel economy compared to the current year model Cascadia. The truck is now available for order. The booth will also feature the de- but of the Freightliner In-cab Training system, co-developed with Bob Perry, the Trucker Trainer. In development as an option for on-highway class 8 Freightliner trucks, the FIT system is an attempt to help drivers stay healthy on the road with resistance bands. Freightliner Trucks freightliner.com Booth #12113 Sirius offering free 3-month trial Sirius XM Radio is off ering all show attend- ees a free three-month trial of Sirius XM Premier on all Delphi and Panasonic Sirius or XM integrated truck radios. Qualifying radios can be factory or dealer equipped, and no credit card is required. Fleets are welcome, too, Sirius says. Pana-Pacifi c panapacifi c.com Booth #16107