Heavy Duty Trucking, May 2019

HDT MAY 2019 84 WWW TRUCKINGINFO COM Strick fiberglass reinforced composite dry van Strick Trailers is offering a fiberglass reinforced composite dry van trailer combining lighter weight materials with improved durability longevity and lower maintenance costs The FRC trailer is available in any combination from 28 foot pups to 60 foot linehaul vans It is available with optional interior features such as E track various cargo control systems and enhanced insulation packages for greater climate control abilities to meet specific delivery requirements Hyundai Translead HT ThermoTech refrigerated trailer Hyundai Transleads HT ThermoTech refrigerated trailer was designed for greater durability increased thermal efficiency and lighter weight Designed to comply with new regulations about maintaining temperature efficiently it uses a new structural design that minimizes the effects of heat transmission In some cases the structure mass has been designed so the insulated panels can include Black aluminum wheels and a black finish grille crown The package is available for order immediately Peterbilt customers can also order the black finish grille crown and Dura Black aluminum wheels as stand alone options with any exterior color Ancra automated decking system Ancra Cargos AutoDeck is an automated integrated decking system which allows loading dock staff and drivers to automate the height of each beam in the trailer at the push of a button for customized decking solutions The forklift operator who stays on the forklift adjusts the beams remotely They move into place at the push of a button and disconnect from the drive mechanism if they come into contact with freight or people to prevent damage or injury These features can improve utilization of decking systems reducing time to load and improving satisfaction and safety for logistics staff says the company more insulating material The company also redesigned the components most susceptible to damage International LT Series MPG Fuel Efficiency Packages To simplify the process of specing a vehicle for optimal fuel efficiency International Truck added Powertrain Packages to its LT Series MPG Fuel Efficiency Packages Now available for the International A26 and Cummins X15 engines in direct drive and overdrive offerings they combine efficient engines with the lightweight Eaton Endurant transmission predictive cruise control high efficiency rear axles and rear axle ratios as low as 215 for improved fuel economy In addition the FlowBelow Tractor AeroKit system will be offered as a factory installed option as part of the MPG Fuel Efficiency Packages for the International LT Series day cab 56 inch hi rise and 73 inch hi rise sky rise cab models Peterbilt Blackout package for Model 579 UltraLoft Peterbilt is offering a Blackout Exterior Package for the Model 579 UltraLoft It features an exclusive black effect exterior paint for the cab and sleeper Alcoas new Dura Lion Electric Lion8 electric truck The Lion8 is an all electric Class 8 urban straight truck designed created and manufactured to be electric It offers a range of up to 250 miles on a charge providing up to 470 hp and 2507 lbs ft of torque with a max speed of 65 mph Battery capacity is up to 480 kWh It features a tight turning radius for driving in urban driving environments and offers oil free operation very few moving parts and regenerative brakes The truck is from Quebec based The Lion Electric Co which makes electric buses The Lion8 is available for pre order commercialization will begin in the fall For more details on these and other new products see our online Product News section at www truckinginfo com Sign up for weekly new product e newsletters at www truckinginfo com newsletters PRODUCT UPDATE