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NRC Industries Introduces the New CSR85 Sliding Rotator
NRC has launched their new Heavy Incident Manager (HIM), the CSR85, billed as the flagship of NRC’s composite sliding rotators. The CSR85 has a V-shaped telescopic, rotating boom rated to 85 tons capacity per SAE J2512. It has 60,000-lb. main winches and optional 25,000 lbs auxiliary winches. Utilizing a cylinder and type 6 low-stick slip…
Read MoreLandoll Drop Side Trailer Option
Landoll Corporation has announced the introduction of a new option for Models 855 and 860 Construction Series Detachable trailers. The drop side trailer option features a 5-inch lowered track area and a raised center. This specialty option benefits those hauling tall excavators, cranes or vehicles that must obtain the very lowest deck height possible. The…
Read MorePeterbilt Model 579EV Now Available for Customer Orders
Peterbilt has announced that its Model 579EV is now available for customer orders. Customers can spec a 579EV using Peterbilt’s SmartSpec® sales tool at any Peterbilt dealer location across North America, with production expected to start by Q2 2021. Designed for optimal weight distribution and performance, the fully integrated, all-electric powertrain in the Model 579EV…
Read MoreDetroit Brings Safety Systems to New Western Star 49X
Among the new features offered with the new Western Star 49X truck is the Detroit Assurance suite of active safety systems. Detroit Assurance uses fused radar and high-definition camera technology to activate its features including: · Side Guard Assist (SGA): Radar technology detects moving objects and pedestrians on the passenger side of the 49X that…
Read MoreLandoll’s New Model 860-CE Heavy Haul Trailer
Landoll Corporation has announced its new non-ground bearing detachable trailer designed for heavy hauls: the 860-CE Construction Detachable trailer. Standard features include 120,000 lb. capacity within 14 feet, 102-inch wide, hydraulic quick couplers, Grote wiring harness and LED lighting. The trailer has full air with spring brakes on three axles and ABS 4S/2M sensors. The…
Read MoreHONK Increases Speed of Roadside Assistance Calls with HONK Virtual Assistant
HONK Technologies, the platform connecting drivers and towing professionals, has announced the release of a new contact center customer engagement tool: the HONK Virtual Assistant. This new digital system combines interactive voice response (IVR) capabilities with a synchronized mobile web visual interface designed to help motorists who are in need of roadside assistance navigate self-service…
Read MoreNew Western Star Vocational Truck to Debut After Extreme Testing
Source: Western Star Press Release: Western Star will release its all-new vocational truck on September 29, 2020, after being subjected to extreme testing conditions designed by the Product Validation Engineering (PVE) team of Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA). When it arrives, the next Western Star will be the most tested truck in Western Star’s history,…
Read More55-Ton Traveling Axle Trailer from Talbert Manufacturing
The 5553TA traveling axle trailer from Talbert Manufacturing is designed to transport a wide range of vehicles and equipment, from large tour buses and shipping containers to skid steers, mini-excavators and low clearance equipment such as rollers and pavers. The 5553TA offers a planetary winch and Talbert’s redesigned piggy-back cylinder with a 5-inch diameter allowing…
Read MoreAccess Tools Easy Off Twist Socket Set
Access Tools has a product designed to aid in the removal of damaged or locked lug nuts during roadside services. The Easy Off Twist Socket Set works to remove damaged or locked lug nuts without a key. With exclusive sure-twist grip technology, locked wheel lugs spin off with no effort. Five socket sizes fit virtually…
Read MoreFreightliner Smart Source App Updated
Updates to the Freightliner Smart Source app include a new design, personalized notification options and enhanced product support features to provide an improved user experience for drivers. The Smart Source app helps drivers stay connected with Freightliner for up-to-date product news, training videos and support information. The new features expand on the app’s versatility and…
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