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Gear Guide April 2018 | Overdrive | 63 Anti-corrosion spray, gel, enamel Truck-Lite's Nano family of dielectric anti-corro- sion products is engineered to adhere to microscopic imperfections on any surface to inhibit corrosion and provide enhanced barriers to moisture. The series includes NanoSeal, available in spray and gel applications for use in lighting, battery and engine assemblies; and NanoShell, a paint-on enamel suited for protecting battery terminals and other contact points. Both are formulated for enhanced hydrophobic properties, an operating temperature of -40 to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and added protection from breakdown caused by high temperatures and voltage. NanoSeal is available in a variety of cans, tubes and other containers. Truck-Lite.com, 800-562-5012 Toyota entered the heavy truck market with the debut of the Hino XL Series. The Class 7 XL7 and Class 8 XL8 will be available in wheelbases of up to 304 inches, and both will be pow- ered by Hino's 8.9-liter A09 engine with up to 360 hp and 1,150 lb.-ft. of torque. The 4x2 and 6x4 XL Series will be oered in several straight truck and tractor congurations ranging from a GVWR of 33,000 to 60,000 pounds and a GCWR of up to 66,000 pounds. Both the Class 7 and Class 8 trucks come standard with Dana axles and drivelines, Wabco brakes and a Hendrickson suspension. ractor congura- tions come standard with Wabco's stability control platform, with its OnGuard Active available as an op- tion. Hino Insight telemat- ics will be standard. The interior features a large bench seat and a cockpit-style dash. Production of the 4x2 is expected to start in early 2019, followed by the 6×4 in midyear. Hino.com, 248-699-9300 – Jason Cannon Severe trailer tire TBC's Sailun S668 regional all-posi- tion tire for multi-axle and spread-ax- le severe trailers is engineered with contoured shoulders to help with- stand lateral scrubbing and is built with a rubber compound designed for high-scrub applications. The tire is available in sizes 11R22.5, 11R24.5, 295/75R22.5 and 255/70R22.5. TBCBrands.com, 800-238-6469 Caliper parts urarake now oers a line of caliper parts as part of its air disc brake component oerings for endix's ADB22X and Wabco's Pan 17, 19 and 22 systems. The lineup includes boots, tappets, guide bolts, seals, bushings and wear sensors. The company also can custom-make kits based on customer needs. DuraBrake.com, 408-748-0400 Hino's Class 7 and 8 4x2 and 6x4 XL Series will be offered in several straight truck and tractor configurations. Hino's Class 7-8 XL Series

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• FLIPPING THROUGH HISTORY | A small fleet owner’s collection of Overdrives provides a fitting finale for Wendy Parker’s last blog post.
• Business: Arbitration case to go before high court The U.S. Supreme Court will hear a lawsuit brought by an owner-operator that challenges his fleet’s requirement that disputes be handled via third-party arbitration.
• COVER STORY: Power plays Electric truck makers promise cleaner, more cost-effective tractors. Two years before the first vehicles hit the road, inadequate infrastructure and fueling capacity threaten to dampen the transition.
• Buyers welcome Economic conditions, tax changes, productivity pressures and equipment improvements have spurred a big increase in truck buying by owner-operators and fleets.
• ELD headaches Much has been made about the operational challenges of running under more rigid hours accounting with an electronic log. Meanwhile, truckers are experiencing a wide range of technical malfunctions.
• Severe service Heavy-haul and severe-service news from Volvo, International, Mack, Freightliner and Peterbilt, plus new products from Marmon-Herrington, Kyocera, Firestone and Toyo.
• Inspectors “putting people out of work.”
• Pulse: Make sure the grass really is greener.
• Conversations still evolving over 14-hour reg.
• Shut down by CARB, teacher keeps learning alive.
• Discovering a double- brokered load.
• ELD violations now merit out-of-service.
• Bill would allow younger truckers.
• ELD waiver extended for livestockers.
• Alleged fraud may impact 2,000 truckers.
• OOIDA wants rehearing of apnea case.
• Son earns back dad’s ’95 Pete 379.
• “Rubber Duck” Mack still quacking.
• Reader Rigs: ’16 389 on the “Edge”; a ’13 Coronado named “Betty”; ’15 389 yanks tanks; ’17 Coronado a heavy hauler; father-son duo’s ’04 W900.
• Gear Guide Hino to debut Class 7, 8 models in 2019.
• FLEET NEWS Fleets continue to hike driver pay.
• BETTER HEALTH Preventing and dealing with nausea.