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Somnum mattresses aimed at truck market

Lippert’s Somnum Sleeper Series mattresses are designed specifically for the demands of the heavy truck market. The series was developed as a premium line of U.S. Department of Transportation-compliant sleeper mattresses to promote a healthy, restful sleep for drivers who spend consecutive nights on the road. Four mattress constructions are engineered to fit the needs […]

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Stoneridge ELD meant to be easy to install, use

As the deadline for the mandatory installation of electronic logging devices in most trucks approaches (Dec. 18), ease of installation is an important option for some drivers. A new electronic logging device from Stoneridge is designed to be easy to install and easy to use. Even its name is meant to keep things simple: the […]

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For when you MUST start a fire to stay warm

If — heaven forbid — you get stranded and find yourself needing to light a fire for your own safety or survival, you want to be sure you can actually ignite the blaze. The TekFire Furl-Free lighter will do that for you. The lighter has a flameless, windproof electronic lighting element, wrapped up in a rugged […]

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Fleetline expands line of poly fenders

Fleetline recently announce its new wide-base tire poly fenders are now available through original equipment dealerships in the U.S. and Canada. The company said the fenders are an alternative for customers who need a cost-effective spray suppression solution for wide-base tires. They are designed specifically for use with wide-base tires, and are “an ideal fit […]

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Minimizer rolls out fenders for wide-base tires

Minimizer has introduced Super Single Fenders. Four Super Single Fender models – 2221, 9021, 4021, and TR4021 – measure 19 1/2 inches wide and are specifically designed for wide-base tires. All four Super Single Fender models are available in standard Minimizer colors and specialized finishes, with the exception of the 9021, which is not available […]

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Tadpole makes cutting tape easy

OK, let’s be honest here. When was the last time you used your teeth to “cut” off a length of tape? You’re amongst friends so you can admit to this practice that makes your dentists cringe. Now, you don’t need to bite of a bit of duct tape or electrical tape or even masking tape. […]

ParaHatchet does a lot more than cut

Sometimes even the trustiest of jackknives is not up to the task at hand. There may come a time when you need a bigger blade. Enter the UST ParaHatchet. Made of black oxide-coated stainless steel, this hatchet makes quick work out of any chopping you may have to do. It also has a built in […]

Flashlight shines 180-degree beam

The origin story of the TripleLite flashlight says a guy was walking down dark basement steps, moving his conventional flashlight side to side. In doing so, he almost missed a step and fell. That led him to create the TripleLite, which has a 180-degree beam. Shine it straight ahead and it gives you a wide […]

Garmin eLog has no subscription fees

As it stands now, most trucks driven for interstate commerce will be required to have electronic logging devices to track hours of service no later than Dec. 18. Among the many ELDs available is the new Garmin eLog, which is compliant with the requirements of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. What sets it apart […]

2 Rand McNally GPS units loaded for the road

Rand McNally has redesigned and loaded up two of its driver navigation units — the TND 540 and the TND 740 — making them faster, giving them more storage and making them easier to use. And, both are ready to add an electronic logging device if you wish. Both have quad-core processors and twice the […]

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