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Brigade Electronics Launches New Digital Video Recorder: MDR 644
Vehicle safety systems provider Brigade Electronics has launched a new an enhanced version of its digital video recorder to the U.S. market. The MDR 644 offers the same recording functionality as its predecessors, but with a range of new and additional features and benefits. These include: • 4 channel analogue AHD and 4 channel IP…
Read MoreEARTEC Company Announces EVADE Xtreme Wireless Communication
The EARTEC Company has introduced XTreme wireless for professional crews that need instantaneous, hands-free voice contact. These hard-hat compatible headsets feature a compact transceiver built inside the ear cups, eliminating wires and belt packs. Each complete XTreme intercom includes one “main” headset that relays the digital signals generated by up to eight “remotes.” The headsets…
Read MoreDTNA Adds Factory Direct Lytx Camera Package
Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) has announced plans to offer a complete factory installed dual camera module from Lytx®, a global leader in video telematics solutions, capable of both road- and driver-facing digital video recording, to speed deployment of the risk-mitigating technology to Freightliner and Western Star trucks. For the first time in any truck,…
Read MorePeterbilt Launches Special Edition Model 389X
Peterbilt Motors Company has announced the launch of the limited-release Model 389X. The 389X celebrates the iconic status of the Model 389 with a new special edition. The 389X embodies the heritage of the Model 389 with its bold styling and bright exterior features. The 389X includes a highly polished hood crown surrounding a classic-style,…
Read MoreFreightliner Upgrades Popular Models in New Plus Series
Freightliner has introduced the new Plus series — enhanced versions of its M2 and SD models, including the M2 106 Plus, M2 112 Plus, 108SD Plus, and 114SD Plus. The enhanced models provide a major update to the interior and electrical systems of the M2 and SD models, which represent the leading medium-duty and one…
Read MoreAgero Announces Enhancements for Clients, Customers and Service Providers
Agero has announced a series of platform enhancements and services for clients, customers and their service provider network. The updates are steps Agero has taken in transforming the driver support experience to increase efficiency, speed service completion and offer new options for consumers. “Aging vehicles and higher traffic volumes are equating to robust demand for…
Read MoreAccess Tools Designs Kit with Mechanic Shops in Mind
Access Tools has created a kit specifically for use in mechanic shops. The Master Technician Car Opening Set (#MTCOS) has a space- saving design that takes up half the space of a traditional set of lockout tools without sacrificing the ability to perform any kind of car opening. This 9-piece kit includes the most important…
Read MoreMiller Industries Offers Galvanized Steel Deck Option for 12 and 16-Series Car Carriers
Miller Industries Towing Equipment Inc. now offers a galvanized deck option for their 12-Series and 16-Series steel car carriers. This option is available for all new orders and existing orders that have not been scheduled for production. The galvanized deck option provides lasting durability and corrosion resistance for the bed. When paired with the existing…
Read MoreShift Lock Override Manual
The Shift Lock Override Manual is a 9×7-inch, three-ring binder with approximately 96 directions with illustrations and a simple, basic index that covers most vehicles between the years of 1996 to 2011 — foreign and domestic. The quick-reference instructions cover how to bypass shift interlock mechanisms, which can pose a problem for vehicles with electrical…
Read MoreWestern Star Introduces All-New 57X
Western Star has introduced the latest addition to its X-Series, the all-new Western Star 57X. The on-highway truck joins the new Western Star 47X and 49X. The 57X is the most fuel-efficient Western Star truck with 5.8 percent more fuel-efficiency than its predecessor, the 5700XE. 57X owners have a choice of Detroit engine models: the…
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