Heavy Duty Trucking, June 2018

PRODUCT UPDATE HDT JUNE 2018 86 WWW TRUCKINGINFO COM Stemco TrailerTail Automatic The TrailerTail Automatic from Stemco Products is the newest version of its signature boat tail trailer aero device It deploys automatically when the trailer reaches 35 mph eliminating the need for driver involvement It retracts on its own when the vehicle stops or goes into reverse so drivers wont have to leave the truck to close it before parking or backing into a dock The TrailerTail closes only when the vehicle comes to a full stop reducing the number of cycles the unit goes through to minimize component wear and tear If the trailer loses power the TrailerTail will automatically close allowing access to the cargo run and maintain and have faster servicing and longer intervals between maintenance than a comparable diesel model according to the company Solar powered refrigerated trailer ENow a company that specializes in developing solar energy applications for the trucking industry has unveiled a new all electric solar based refrigeration system on a 53 foot tractor trailer According to details provided by the company its new reefer trailer integrates a proprietary advanced solar technology battery storage and patented electronic control system Bridgestone all position refuse tires The Bridgestone M870 and Firestone FS860 are two new all position radial tires from Bridgestone Americas that are designed exclusively for the waste industry and will enContinental ContiPressureCheck Solo Trailer TPMS Continental unveiled a stand alone tire pressure monitoring system for trailers called ContiPressureCheck Solo that operates separately from a tractors TPMS The ContiPressureCheck Solo solution notifies the driver of tire pressures in real time Trailers equipped with telematics systems can also transmit tire data into the telematics dashboard allowing back office support personnel to view trailer TPMS information remotely PeopleNet MirrorCam video side mirrors PeopleNets next generation MirrorCam is a hood mounted spot mirror with a built in camera that gives drivers additional perspective into a trucks blind spots The MirrorCam provides a 75 degree field of view of passing lanes and blind spots for drivers when connected to a PeopleNet display Video captured by the MirrorCam can also be viewed by a fleets back office giving visibility into onboard event recording triggered events and providing additional context in the event of an accident The MirrorCam is part of PeopleNets Video Intelligence solution which uses forward side and rear facing cameras to create a 360 degree view around the cab and trailer ter the market later this year The M870 is designed for urban waste fleets in high scrub and short haul applications The FS860 tire features a wide belt package for enhanced casing durability and angled grooves for traction in wet environments Triangle TRS02 all position tire The Triangle TRS02 from Triangle Tire USA is an all position tire designed for regional and urban haul operations The TRS02 is SmartWay verified and is designed for longer original tread life cornering ability and improved traction while also reducing rolling resistance A wider footprint contributes to extended removal miles Cornering stability and overall handling are aided by an innovative Variable Sipe Concept and undulating tread base grooves A durable casing allows for multiple retreads and the tire comes with a three retread warranty Fontaine H7 Top Plate The Fontaine Fifth Wheel H7 is a top plate designed specifically for severe duty applications replacing the H5092 and X5092 Series The Fontaine H7 is rated up to 70000 pounds vertical load with a drawbar pull rating up to 200000 pounds and has the option of being blocked no tilt from the factory The H7 is suited for logging heavy haul oil field mining and other severe duty applications Like the 7000 Series the H7 features a cast steel housing and the Fontaine No Slack locking system with a trigger activated self adjusting locking mechanism