Hot Stuff & Cool Services – August/September 2018

Reduce pocket clutter

The EZ1-CP Cash Card from SOG Specialty Knives and Tools is a compact folding pocketknife that doubles as a money and card clip. Made of 8Cr13MoV steel with a satin finish, the knife is lightweight, compact and easy to open. The 2.75-inch single sharpened edge on the blade provides clean cuts and is easy to service. The stainless steel handle resists corrosion, rust or water stains, unlike ordinary steel. The knife is also well balanced and strong with a weight of 2 ounces. The SOG Cash Card comes with a limited lifetime warranty that protects against defects in manufacturing and materials. Visit SOGKnives.com for more information, to order or to find an authorized dealer.

LoadProof has your back

LoadProof from Smart Gladiator is an image-capture app originally designed for use in logistics operations that is a valuable tool for owner-operators. Available for both Android and Apple devices, the scalable, secure, enterprise-ready app allows drivers to photograph shipments, deliveries, incidents and the like and instantly upload them to a cloud server with supporting information about the date, time, and load details. The images and information can be shared with anyone to help determine responsibility for issues and prove the condition of the shipment at the point of transfer. It has a secure cloud repository to store up to 1 million photographs, depending on the package chosen. For more information and to download the app, visit SmartGladiator.com/LoadProof.

Functionality meets style

The Stainless Steel Hood Shield from RoadWorks Manufacturing is designed to deflect weather, bugs and road debris from the hood and windshield, clearing the driver’s line-of-sight and protecting the truck. The easy-to-install hood shield is manufactured in the U.S. from American steel and offers protection that also transforms the appearance of the truck. Precision engineered with a stiffener rib along the top edge, the shield maintains its shape against even the heaviest winds and is backed by a limited lifetime warranty. The RoadWorks Hood Shield is available for 2008-15 Freightliner Cascadias, International Prostar, Kenworth T680/T800/w900L and Peterbilt 389. For more information and to find a dealer, visit RoadWorksMfg.com or call 800-488-8741.

Save fuel, look good

Aero Covers from RealWheels Corp. save you money on fuel while keeping your truck looking good. According to the company, the aerodynamic covers can save

1½ percent to 2 percent on fuel by reducing turbulence and are designed to last the life of your truck. They are easy to install, DOT-compliant and made in America from durable 304 stainless steel that will never rust, pit or corrode. The covers come in four styles and two finishes. They are available in 22.5- and 24.5-inch sizes. Aero Clear designs provide convenient visual inspections of the wheel’s oil cap, axle hub, lug nuts and air valves without having to remove the cover. All RWC Aero Covers come with a lifetime finish warranty. For more information and to order, visit RealWheels.com or call 847-662-7722.

Let there be light

The Safety Lighting System from Kiser Industries is an LED lighting product that mounts on the side and back of heavy-duty trailers and automatically engages when turn signals or emergency lights are used. The SLS is designed to provide a better view of truck and trailer movement and minimize trailer-related accidents. When the headlights are on, the system turns on the lights over the left or right tandem when turn signals are engaged. When the four-way flasher is on, both sides light up and the backup lights come on so the whole back of the trailer is lit up. This lights the way for the driver and allows other motorists to acknowledge the presence of the trailer. The lights are DOT, FMCSA, SAE and NHTSA approved and come with a two-year warranty. For more information, visit Kiser-Ind.com or call 937-287-7467.

Traction for extreme road conditions

The Michelin X Works Grip D drive-axle tire is designed for fleets and owner-operators looking for maximized safety, uptime and efficiency on the most demanding roads. The tire offers three key benefits: exceptional traction, casing durability and maximum uptime. Traction is created by staggered shoulder blocks that provide lateral grip to handle slippery conditions and sawtooth lugs with more than 800 serrated edges that maximize grip on ice- and snow-packed surfaces. By combining an extra-wide tread with an optimized rubber-to-void ratio, traction is maximized without sacrificing mileage. To maximize uptime, Michelin optimized the housing design of the tread and the positioning of the shoulder blocks, allowing for a quick and efficient installation and removal of snow-chains.

The Michelin X Works Grip D tire is available in 11R24.5 size and load range H. To learn more, visit MichelinTruck.com or call 888-622-2306. LL