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After 100 years, a solution to ride vs. handling
Ride quality vs. handling has been a trade-off for automotive and truck design engineers since the early development of vehicle suspension systems. Achieving a soft, compliant ride as well as controlled, stable handling has been commercially impossible until now. LiquidSpring … Continue reading →
News & Notes March 2013
Winona, Minn. — Contractors Crane Company, a Texas-based authorized dealer of Badger Equipment Company cranes, took delivery of the industry’s newest 15-ton rough-terrain crane in early January. The Badger CD4415 was introduced to the market in October, and Contractors Crane … Continue reading →
Act 47 offers Altoona, Pa., a financial recovery plan
In an effort to address an increased structural deficit, the city council of Altoona, Pa., voted to adopt an Act 47 financial recovery plan for the city Dec. 19, 2012. According to the plan, a mix of cost-saving initiatives and … Continue reading →
NAFA Fleet Management Association Institute and Expo
A large community of public sector and private fleet professionals will converge on the Atlantic City Convention Center, Atlantic City, N.J., April 23-26 for the NAFA Fleet Management Association Institute and Expo. Organizers say the event is an opportunity to … Continue reading →
Rapid deployment training
Fourteen years later, law enforcement is dealing with an alarming increase of types of shootings at schools, malls, factories and other locations. These shootings have led law enforcement to take part in what is termed “rapid deployment training.” The idea … Continue reading →
The All-Poly Series
What truly sets the new All-POLY Series apart isn’t its redesigned polypropylene body or its rust-proof, corrosion-proof and lightweight design. What sets the All-POLY Series apart is its lifetime tank and body warranty with a lower price tag than conventional … Continue reading →
Halo LED Warning Light
Star Lighting Products Inc. announces the new Halo light-emitting diode, Society of Automotive Engineers Class I warning light. The light’s dual voltage 12/24, six amp current draws at 12 volts and has 24 user-selectable flash patterns, including two rotating and … Continue reading →
Preferred Tanks
A factory-direct replacement and custom tank manufacturer, Alumitank produces a wide variety of tanks in many configurations and quantities. Every tank manufactured by Alumitank is inspected and tested to adhere to Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration standards. Serving departments of … Continue reading →
Visibility made easy and meeting the standard
Amber warning lights are always a concern. What type of warning are you providing? Is it adequate? Will your lighting interfere with the drivers of the vehicles trying to pass around your truck? There are several solutions, but the main … Continue reading →
ASSOCIATED 6002B BATTERY CHARGER
Get ready for winter with this U.S. made 6/12/18/24 volt battery charger. The highest performance fleet charger on the market has 80 Amps of continuous charge and 400 amp crank assist at 12 volts. Safe in any weather, 5-year limited … Continue reading →