Xantrex PROwatt SW Series 1000 for Commercial Truck and RV Applications

The PROwatt SW Series 1000 features 1000 watts of True Sine-Wave AC output. With high surge capability, the PROwatt SW Series provides the necessary current to startup demanding electrical loads. In addition to dual GFCI AC receptacles, the PROwatt SW Series include an innovative USB connection for providing power to most USB chargeable devices. The PROwatt SW Series offers many safety features not found in similar inverters. When equipped with a remote control, the PROwatt SW Series has the ability to provide automatic ignition lockout shutting down the inverter’s output when the vehicle’s ignition is not engaged to prevent unnecessary battery drain.

The compact, easy-to-use and easy-to-install design of the PROwatt SW Series makes it ideal for use in commercial truck, RV and marine applications. With True Sine-Wave output, the PROwatt SW Series can provide power for all types of electrical loads including, variable speed power tools, advanced electrical appliances, microwaves and much more. The PROwatt SW provides household AC power anywhere.

The Tommy Gate HD Railgate with 3,000 lb Capacity

The Tommy Gate H.D. Medium-Duty Railgate

The Tommy Gate H.D. 3,000lb capacity, high-cycle railgate is for stake and van bodies.An extension of Tommy Gate’s pre-existing product line of railgates, this lift is the first Tommy Gate has produced at the 3,000lb capacity level.

Tommy Gate’s engineers specifically designed the 3,000lb railgate for applications performing high numbers of lifting cycles during daily use. These "high-cycle" requirements have called for the inclusion of a number of quality components such as machined steel rollers, dual-sealed ball bearings, hardenedsteel pulleys, and composite bushings. Incorporating these materials has created a steadier lifting action and reduced maintenance.

The new "high-cycle" rail is being offered with numerous standard features:

• Class-exclusive safety trip bar provides additional operator protection
• Self-close and auto-open cam arm creates hands-free platform open and closure
• Steel rollers ensure consistency of motion
• 12" platform taper eases transition from ground to platform
• Three-light, incandescent light kit included

More than three years of design, development, and testing has been completed on the project, including fourteen months of intensive field testing. The extensive development period and focus on user feedback leads Tommy Gate to believe it has created an elite railgate for its class.

Tommy Gate is a 45-year-old, U.S.-based, hydraulic liftgate manufacturer, located in Woodbine, Iowa.


Harbor Truck Bodies is an authorized Tommy Gate dealer.

X One® Tire Testing: Real World Road Test

Hit the road with a 3000 mile, real-world, fuel efficiency test of the MICHELIN® X One® truck tire. Enjoy the ride.

Detroit Integrated Power Train Video Animation

The new Detroit Powertrain provides integration like only Detroit – and Western Star – can. Because the engine, transmission and axles are all engineered and designed to work together as one.

ANCO Technology

ANCO wiper blades continues their commitment to leading edge designs, materials and production techniques. See how Federal-Mogul engineers develop and analyze new product concepts using the very the latest Computer Aided Drafting and engineering tools.

HTS Systems HTS CC Cone Cradle video demo

The new HTS-CC Cone Cradle is a rugged-compact, all-weather and quick-access traffic safety cone deployment system! 

The new three cone policy, placing a safety cone at the rear creates a safer work cushion when working off the back with ramps or lift-gates; particularly in the dark. 

A second cone, mid-way on the driver-side alerts motorist that a delivery worker may suddenly appear. 

The third front cone prevents trucks from becoming boxed in and reduces loading dock collisions from other rigs backing into warehouses and stores. 

All three fluorescent reflective traffic safety cones create awareness; warn speeding motorists and slow traffic.The three cone safety policy is extremely effective, because it works! Prevent accidents, save lives and money!

The Cone Cradle has been met with an incredible amount of excitement and enthusiasm by fleet professionals, truck body manufactures and route delivery drivers. The HTS-CC is a safer, easier and faster method, requiring less physical effort, zero climbing, reduced liability and reduced bacterial cross-contamination. The key to achieving total driver safety compliance means utilizing a safer, easier and faster ground access system.

See more at www.handtrucksystems.com

I-80 Eastbound Cordelia Truck Scales Relocation Project

 New Eastbound I-80 Scales Open To Truck Traffic

The new Interstate 80 eastbound Cordelia Truck Scales opened to truck traffic on August 1, 2013.

  
 A Ribbon Cutting ceremony for the new facility was held on July 12, 2013.

•     The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), the Solano Transportation Authority (STA), the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC), and the California Highway Patrol (CHP) broke ground on the project on April 20th, 2012.
•     The demolition of the old eastbound scales facility was completed in the fall of 2013.
•     The project and its project partners Caltrans, the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC), and CHP were awarded the “2013-Special Achievement” award by the STA.

Project Snapshot

The eastbound I-80 Cordelia Truck Scales Project reconstructed and modernized the old eastbound scales built in 1958. The project also included the construction of a four-lane bridge across Suisun Creek and new braided on and off ramp access between the new eastbound Truck Scales, I-80 and nearby Highway 12.

The new, nearly $100 million complex will make it more efficient for CHP to conduct safety inspections and improve technology.

The new eastbound facility was constructed approximately 2,500 feet east of the old 1958 facility site and will accommodate the projected increase of traffic along I-80 through 2040. In spring 2012, nearly 10,000 trucks a day traveled from the Port of Oakland along I-80 to Northern California and beyond.


Features and Benefits

The new truck scales facility also improves traffic safety and travel times along the busy I-80/I-680/Highway 12 corridor in Solano County by improving:

•     Truck inspection times with modern state-of-the-art weigh-in-motion technology. The new scales will make it easier for the CHP to weigh trucks entering the scales.
•     Inspection capability of trucks with multiple loads. The new facility will include new multiple truck inspection bays, making it easier and more efficient for the CHP to conduct routine inspections.
•     Traffic flow of trucks entering and exiting the new facility. The new scales will be constructed with newly designed traffic lanes using a system of braided ramps which will improve the safety of all vehicles entering and exiting the facility as well as improve traffic flow along the I-80/I-680/Highway 12 corridor.

The project received 50 percent of its funding from the State Highway Operation and Protection Program and 50 percent from regional/local funds.

Partnering Agencies:

California Highway Patrol (CHP)

Solano Transportation Authority (STA)

Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC)

Additional Questions

If you need additional Caltrans information, please contact:

Vince Jacala
Caltrans Public Information Officer, Solano County
vince.jacala@dot.ca.gov
510-286-5206

CHP Operations

If you need additional information from the CHP regarding the daily operation of the new eastbound I-80 scales, please contact the CHP at:

Officer Dale Hernandez
CHP Public Affairs Officer
707-864-5565

Point of Application - International Truck Manufacturing Plant in Escobedo, Mexico

Refer Trailers

This is one of John Christner's refrigerated trailers and a tour of how they operate inside and out.

PALFINGER Truck Mounted Forklifts / Mitnahmestapler - Lifetime Excellence

Mounted on the rear of a carrier vehicle or in a protective box between the axles, the PALFINGER truck-mounted forklift will accompany you right to your place of use, opening up unprecedented possibilities in terms of transportation. A truck-mounted forklift means complete independence for our customers as additional unloading devices are not required. PALFINGER truck-mounted forklifts offer safety and longevity as well as a high level of operator comfort and optimum manoeuvrability. PALFINGER is committed to top performance in many fields of application and throughout the entire product lifecycle. The most important industries include: transport and beverage logistics, recycling and building material applications, technical and medical gases, agriculture and the live events sector.

For further information please visit our website:
https://www.palfinger.com/en/emea/pro...