Equipment

SKF has added 23 new part numbers to its all-makes new and remanufactured air dryers, cartridge and service kit offerings. Eleven of the new part numbers have been added to the popular Model 9 air dryer line, the company said. The new part numbers are outlined in the updated all-makes new and remanufactured air dryers, cartridges and new service kits catalog....More

CALSTART has been awarded a contract from the U.S. Army to test 12-volt Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) batteries in commercial trucks....More

Fleet Brake has opened a new parts distribution center in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. “This investment in a key Canadian market for Fleet Brake provides our mobile customers continued access to our premier product and service solutions. In order to provide true national fleet support in Canada, a presence in Quebec is essential,” said John Bzeta, president. The Montreal location has access to major air and seaports complemented by a major highway network, the company said....More

Stertil-Koni has released a new line of 2-post heavy-duty vehicle lifts. The Freedom Lift line offers hydraulic 2-post lifts with a lifting capacity of 16,000 lbs. The lifts’ clean, ergonomic design is distinguished by wheels-free lifting, telescopic swing arms with a wide range of usability and a design that requires no mechanical structure overhead, the company said. The product provides optimal safety through a symmetrical, open floor design that optimizes workspace in the shop....More

Johnson Refrigerated Truck Bodies has named Luke Chilson regional sales manager in the Eastern U.S. Chilson will be responsible for selling Johnson composite truck bodies in eight states. Chilson will work out of Johnson’s parent company branch, Great Dane Trailers in Mount Joy, PA. He will work with the Johnson sales team and collaborate with the Great Dane branch sales team to service existing customers and to gain new market share in his territory....More