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    BendPak
    Tools

    LITESTIX LS36MDX work light

    May 4, 2024
    Offers upgraded battery for long-lasting performance
    Link Manufacturing
    Lsr90
    Trailers, Towing & Specialty

    LSR90 Swivel Ramp

    More lightweight than previous designs
    Ford Motor Co.
    Ford Pro Trailer Hitch Assist
    Trailers, Towing & Specialty

    Ford Pro Trailer Hitch Assist

    Sept. 20, 2023
    Automatically controls truck’s speed, steering and braking
    Leitner Designs
    Active Cargo System Forged Ford F150
    Trailers, Towing & Specialty

    Active Cargo System Forged

    Sept. 20, 2023
    A modular, rack-based storage solution

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    Master Proheat A Series Heat Gun
    Collision & Painting

    Master Proheat A-Series Heat Gun

    Sept. 20, 2023
    More than 1,000 hours of runtime
    Milwaukee Tool
    Milwaukee Tool 13 In Pliers
    Tools

    13" Long Reach Hose Grip Pliers, No. 48-22-6560

    Sept. 20, 2023
    Provide maximum access and grip force
    Goodyear
    Goodyear Armor Max ESD tire
    Challenger Lifts EW1020 Wide Inground Lift
    Shop Equipment

    EW1020 Wide Inground Lift

    Sept. 20, 2023
    Extra-wide drive-through clearance
    BendPak Subsidiary Cool Boss
    Coolee Cl 240 2
    Shop Equipment

    Coolee CL-240

    Sept. 20, 2023
    3-in-1 portable air cooler
    Fronius Perfect Welding
    Exento HighVac by Fronius
    Shop Equipment

    Exento HighVac

    Removes fumes and dust
    Fronius Perfect Welding
    Exento fume extraction torch from Fronius
    Shop Equipment

    Exento fume extraction torch

    Desired extraction level can be controlled directly on the handle
    Cool Boss, BendPak
    Cool Boss Fan
    Shop Equipment

    HVLS Industrial Ceiling Fans

    Sept. 20, 2023
    Powerful and efficient to reduce energy costs
    Jenny Products
    Line_of_Single_Stage_Air_Compressors
    Legacy Building Solutions
    Legacy Maintenance Shop
    Shop Equipment

    Tension Fabric Buildings

    Structures are fully customizable
    Fronius
    Exento LowVac by Fronius
    Shop Equipment

    Exento LowVac

    Features a 360-degree rotatable extraction hood
    Lucas Oil
    Edr700 Lucas
    Shop Equipment

    EDR 700 diesel injector calibration robot

    Sept. 20, 2023
    Enables precise automatic adjustment
    Skf Aecp Automatic Electric Cartridge Pump
    Shop Equipment

    Automatic Electric Cartridge Pump

    Sept. 20, 2023
    As easy to refill as a grease gun
    Bar's Leaks
    Bar's Leaks Trans Fix2
    Fluids & Chemicals

    Trans Fix, No. 1415

    Handles leaks in any type of transmission
    Zeeline by Milton Industries
    Zeeline 1700 Piston Pump 3 To 1 Ratio
    Powertrain

    Piston and Grease Pumps

    Sept. 20, 2023
    Can be used with several viscosities
    EarthSafe
    Flashdry Hero W5 L 600x556
    Fluids & Chemicals

    FlashDry Coir Absorbent

    Sept. 20, 2023
    Works for chemicals, biohazards, and hydrocarbons
    Carrier Transicold
    Carrier Transicold Aspen Apu
    Chassis, Body & Cab

    Aspen Diesel Auxiliary Power Unit

    Sept. 20, 2023
    Smart and reliable while eliminating idling
    Roadwarrior
    Diesel Decoder Roadwarrior
    Emissions & Efficiency

    Diesel Decoder

    Sept. 20, 2023
    Gives access to truck’s data on the go
    GiraffeG4
    Sentinel Bg Removed
    Trailers, Towing & Specialty

    Sentinel System with Tracking App

    Sept. 20, 2023
    Prevents low clearance collisions
    Optronics International
    Stlw314 Series Led Stop turn tail Light
    AirSept
    Air Sept Automatic Dual Recycle Guard
    Chassis, Body & Cab

    Automatic Dual Recycle Guard

    Sept. 20, 2023
    Safely captures sealant, debris, and dye
    J.J. Keller & Associates
    Encompass Auxiliary Cameras
    Chassis, Body & Cab

    Auxiliary Cameras

    Secure additional views and angles during trigger events
    bproauto
    bproauto batteries feature a negative paste formulation for longer lifespan
    Brakes, Tire & Wheel

    bproauto batteries

    Sept. 20, 2023
    Feature a negative paste formulation for longer lifespan
    Launch Tech USA
    Launch Tech ELB300 EV Battery Pack Cell Equalizer
    Battery & Electrical

    ELB300 EV Battery Pack Cell Equalizer

    Sept. 20, 2023
    The Launch Tech USA ELB300 EV Battery Pack Cell Equalizer is a battery maintenance diagnostic tool for EV batteries and technology. The ELB300 diagnoses numerous issues including...
    C8 Energy
    C8 Anti Idling Clean Tech Kit2
    Emissions & Efficiency

    C8 Anti-Idling CleanTech Kit

    Sept. 20, 2023
    Eliminates idling on heavy-duty vehicles
    C8 Energy
    SkelStart Engine Start Module by C8 Energy
    Battery & Electrical

    SkelStart Engine Start Module

    Sept. 19, 2023
    Replaces starter batteries
    STARFIRE
    Heavy duty lubricants by STARFIRE
    Patterson Fan Company
    The Blue 2200 floor fan by Patterson Fan Company
    Shop Equipment

    The Blue 2200 floor fan

    Easily portable and perfect for shops and garages
    Milton Industries
    Milton Water & Air Industrial Power Wand
    Shop Equipment

    Water & Air Industrial Power Wand, No. 171-NF11

    Sept. 18, 2023
    Designed for a wide range of applications
    Induction Innovations
    Inductor Max High Performance Induction Heating System
    Shop Equipment

    Inductor Max

    Sept. 18, 2023
    Uses high frequency magnetic fields, not open flame
    Green Cubes Litium Safeflex
    Battery & Electrical

    Lithium SAFEFlex

    Sept. 18, 2023
    Includes intelligent battery management
    Dynabrade
    Nitro Series NitroZip NZI Tool by Dynabrade
    Tools

    Nitro Series NitroZip NZI Tool

    Sept. 18, 2023
    Has reduced jumping and vibration
    Microsoft
    Holo Lens 2 Microsoft
    Diagnostic & Repair

    HoloLens 2

    Sept. 15, 2023
    Offers hands-free, precise experience
    Peterbilt
    Peterbilt Ar Tech
    Diagnostic & Repair

    ARTech

    Easy access to truck-specific information
    DG Technologies
    Xl Dpa 2023
    Diagnostic & Repair

    DPA XL

    Sept. 15, 2023
    Perfect for heavy-, medium-, and some light-duty vehicles
    Cummins
    Cummins' fuel-agnostic 15L engine platform
    Powertrain

    Cummins' fuel-agnostic 15L engine platform

    Sept. 14, 2023
    Specifically tailored for hydrogen, natural gas, diesel, and biofuels
    Litens Aftermarket
    Automatic Serpentine Belt Tensioner Litens
    250 T Sampa Trailer Suspension
    Chassis, Body & Cab

    250T Complete Suspension System

    Sept. 14, 2023
    Durable aftermarket air ride option for trailers
    Stellantis
    bproauto brake pads
    Brakes, Tire & Wheel

    bproauto brake pads

    Sept. 14, 2023
    Designed to deliver ultra-quiet braking and superior stopping power
    Gabriel
    Gabriel Hd Fleetline And Gasslx Stacked
    Chassis, Body & Cab

    FleetLine Heavy Duty Commercial Vehicle Shocks

    Industry-proven heavy-duty shocks for Classes 3 through 8
    E50 A2447
    Diagnostic & Repair

    Navigator 500

    Sept. 12, 2023
    Wearable, rugged, and handsfree
    Brass Knuckle
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    Red Kap
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    Digital Therm Alert Web
    Brakes, Tire & Wheel

    Digital ThermALERT

    Provides real-time wheel-end temperature visibility
    Phillips Industries
    Phillips Ec47
    Trailers, Towing & Specialty

    EC47

    Aug. 29, 2023
    Provides next-level tractor-trailer communication
    Fontaine Specialized
    Fontaine Specialized Magnitude 65
    Trailers, Towing & Specialty

    Magnitude 65 lowbed trailer

    Aug. 29, 2023
    Modular trailer with three deck options
    Double Coin Rem2 S
    Brakes, Tire & Wheel

    REM-2S all-weather/snow radial OTR tire

    Aug. 28, 2023
    Suited for snow removal and road clearing applications
    1/4
    Tools

    1/4" Extended Length Impact 4" Hex Drivers, No. 9247H

    Aug. 28, 2023
    The Grey Pneumatic 1/4" Extended Length Impact 4" Hex Drivers, No. 9247H, are designed for getting to the smallest fasteners located in hard-to-reach places. These drivers are...
    Dynabrade Nitro Series Pistol Grip Mini Orbital Sander (DN1)
    Tools

    Nitro Series Pistol Grip Mini Orbital Denibber (DN1)

    Aug. 28, 2023
    The Dynabrade Nitro Series Pistol Grip Mini Orbital Denibber (DN1) is ideal for a wide variety of small-scale sanding applications. Its 1-1/4" (32mm) diameter pad size focuses...
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    Tools

    Ottobock Shoulder exoskeleton

    Aug. 28, 2023
    Feels like a natural extension of the body
    Rid A Bull Bullsnot
    Fluids & Chemicals

    Rid A Bull engine degreaser

    Aug. 28, 2023
    Cleans hard-to-reach areas of engine
    Gear Head Lube Fifth Wheel
    Fluids & Chemicals

    Fifth Wheel Grease Pads

    Aug. 27, 2023
    Non-toxic and sustainable grease pad
    Delphi Fc02 E Low 6184099091588
    Tools

    Fuel Tank Cleaning Tool, No. FC02

    Aug. 26, 2023
    Cleans hard-to-drop fuel tank
    Cre Oil Top Front View 629a1c8b9f1e5
    Fluids & Chemicals

    Cre-Oil Penetrating Oil

    Chemically loosens the bond caused by rust and corrosion
    Continental
    Continental aftermarket air springs
    Brakes, Tire & Wheel

    Continental Air Springs

    Aug. 23, 2023
    Impacts driving safety and ride comfort
    Milwaukee Jacket Softshell Bibb 64ad8eeba9a39
    Tools

    FREEFLEX Workwear

    Aug. 23, 2023
    Stretchy and flexible clothing
    Torque Autohd Pro
    Diagnostic & Repair

    X-431 Torque AutoHD Pro

    Aug. 23, 2023
    Reads and clears DTCs on Classes 4-8 trucks
    CanDo
    HD Code Pro by CanDo
    Diagnostic & Repair

    HD Code Pro

    Performs SCR, ash and soot level resets
    Vanair Manufacturing
    Epeq Im Idle Mitigation
    Emissions & Efficiency

    EPEQ Idle Mitigation Kit

    Aug. 23, 2023
    Automatically turns off the vehicle's engine
    Vanair Manufacturing
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    Battery & Electrical

    Start•All Jump•Pack 12/24V

    Aug. 23, 2023
    Offers over 10,000A of starting power
    Haulmaax Ex Freightliner
    Chassis, Body & Cab

    HAULMAAX EX

    Aug. 22, 2023
    Available on Freightliner Vocational M2, SD and Plus models
    Motive Cm32 Dashcam
    Safety & Technology

    CM32 Dual-facing Dash Cam

    Aug. 22, 2023
    Enables real-time driver coaching
    FleetPride
    FleetPride Home Page
    Equipment

    FleetPride.com ecommerce site

    Aug. 22, 2023
    Offers more than a million products for purchase
    Amerit Fleet Solutions
    Amerit Fleet Solutions Lift Technician
    Shop Safety

    Three steps to improve vehicle maintenance technicians' health and wellness

    Aug. 21, 2023
    Fleets and shops can keep their maintenance technicians healthy and happy with safety programs that focus on three elements: injury metrics, communication, and action.
    SATAjet K 1800 spray mix spray gun
    Collision & Painting

    SATAjet K 1800 Spray Mix

    Aug. 17, 2023
    Ideal for time-intensive coating processes
    Acustrip Company, Inc.
    Multi-Purpose Refractometer, Concentration and Test Strip Condition Kits by Acustrip
    LiftWise
    Trailer Stacker 3
    Trailers, Towing & Specialty

    Trailer Stacker

    Aug. 11, 2023
    Can be operated by one person
    KECO Tab
    Keco Tab L2 E
    Shop Equipment

    Level 2E Glue Pull Repair Collision System

    Aug. 11, 2023
    Features easy storage and organization
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    A look inside the Goodyear Blimp and its PMs

    Aug. 10, 2023
    Keeping the famous airship flying requires a strong maintenance team, like the technicians that keep top heavy-duty trucks running. Fleet Maintenance visited Goodyear's Airship...
    PPG
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    Chassis, Body & Cab

    PaintManager

    Delivers color formulations for commercial fleets
    Great Neck Saw
    Oemtools Brake Piston Caliper
    Tools

    Brake Caliper Piston Rewind Tool Set

    Aug. 9, 2023
    Versatility saves time and hassle
    SKF
    Lincoln Dual-piston Grease Gun, No. 1154
    Shop Equipment

    Easily greases fifth wheels

    Aug. 9, 2023
    Easily greases fifth wheels
    Rislone
    Maximum Performance Engine Treatment by Rislone
    Fluids & Chemicals

    Maximum Performance Engine Treatment by Rislone

    Aug. 9, 2023
    Formulated to quiet noisy lifters and valves
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    Industry News

    Exploring the new 'Right to Repair Pact'

    Aug. 9, 2023
    After recently affirming an MOU, automakers and the aftermarket are balancing OEM concerns and the needs of vehicle repair shops.
    Ingersoll Rand 1211 Max Ratchet Wrench Angleshot
    Tools

    1211MAX High Speed Ratchet

    Aug. 8, 2023
    Reactionless ratchet eliminates kick back
    Bendpak
    Cool Boss CB-28 and CB-36 Portable Evaporative Air Coolers by Bendpak
    Shop Equipment

    CB-28 and CB-36 Portable Evaporative Air Coolers

    Aug. 8, 2023
    Uses 70% less energy than conventional A/C
    EXAIR
    VariBlast Precision Safety Air Gun by EXAIR
    Tools

    VariBlast Precision Safety Air Gun

    Aug. 7, 2023
    Features a variable flow trigger
    Forney Industries
    Forney Flex 30 Plasma ST
    Shop Equipment

    Forney Flex 30 Plasma ST

    Aug. 7, 2023
    Can be used on mild steel, stainless steel, aluminum, and copper
    Lisle Corporation
    Radiator Genie Water and Air Cleaning Wands by Lisle Corporation
    Yokohama Tire
    716U UWB Regional Drive Tire by Yokohama Tire
    Brakes, Tire & Wheel

    716U UWB Regional Drive Tire by Yokohama Tire

    Aug. 7, 2023
    Designed for waste, recycle and on/off-road severe service operations
    Carrytanks by JohnDow Industries
    Shop Equipment

    Low-Profile Fuel Carrytanks

    Seamlessly transports and transfers fuel
    Love's
    Loves Truck Care Action Tech Brakes
    Employees & Training

    Love’s tech retention strategy: A career-long embrace

    Aug. 1, 2023
    By offering a free five-week diesel program, apprenticeship pathway, and lifetime billing bonuses to longtime technicians, Love's has found plenty of ways for employees to care...
    Bridgestone Americas
    M703 7eighth2
    Petro-Canada Lubricants
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    Fluids & Chemicals

    Petro-Canada Lubricants EVR

    Lubricants and greases suited for electric vehicles
    DECKED
    Decked Traction Mat
    Trailers, Towing & Specialty

    Traction Mat by SeaDek, No. AD37

    July 31, 2023
    Features easy installation or removal
    Viatec
    Smart Apu 2
    Emissions & Efficiency

    SmartAPU

    July 31, 2023
    Compatible with gas-, diesel-, or electric-powered chassis
    Canopy
    Canopy Pickup Cam
    Safety & Technology

    Canopy Pickup Cam

    July 31, 2023
    Provides real-time truck bed monitoring
    Presto ECOA
    Lnb Lift N Buddy Platform
    Shop Equipment

    Lift'n Buddy LNB-2

    July 29, 2023
    Features the power of a compact powered stacker
    Carrier Transicold
    Carrier Transicold Solar Panels2
    Fluke Corporation
    F Luke 2062 Wire Tracer Kit
    Home

    Advanced Pro Wire Tracer Kits

    July 29, 2023
    Saves time and improves safety
    Kinedyne
    Stake Pocket Winch
    Trailers, Towing & Specialty

    Stake Pocket Winch

    July 29, 2023
    Can be outward or inward offset