The Fleet Business Authority
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Peterbilt adds natural gas option to Models 579, 567 P eterbilt has added optional natural gas power to its two newest vehicles, the on- highway Model 579 and the vocational Model 567. Both vehicles will be avail- able with the Cummins Westport ISX12 G and a compressed natural gas fuel system. Both vehicles comply with all EPA 2013 and CARB emis- sions regulations and will be available with five ratings, from 320 to 400 horsepower and 1,150 to 1,450 pounds-feet. The vehicle has Quantum Fuel Systems' back-of-cab CNG storage system. It can be combined with Quantum's single- or dual-frame rail-mounted systems to reach a com- bined capacity of 170 or 216 diesel gallon equivalents. Circle 330 on Reader Action Card or go to www.hdt.hotresponse.com Hankook Smart Flex DL12 tire H ankook Tire launched its new Smart Flex DL12 long/regional haul drive position truck and bus radial tire. The Smart Flex DL12 will be available beginning in the third quarter and available in six sizes: 11R22.5 14 and 16 ply, 11R24.5 14 and 16 ply, 295/75R22.5 and 285/75R24.5. The Smart Flex DL12 offers traction, tread wear, handling and stability in all weather conditions, says the company. Circle 331 on Reader Action Card or go to www.hdt.hotresponse.com Alliance reman brake lining options A lliance Truck Parts has expanded its line of remanu- factured brake shoes to include new EG-classification lining options. The brake linings are rated for use on tandem axle tractor-trailers with axle ratings of up to 20,000 pounds. Alliance brake linings are backed by a one-year/unlimit- ed-mile nationwide warranty. The linings are available today and may be ordered from any Alliance Truck Parts dealer. Circle 332 on Reader Action Card or go to www.hdt.hotresponse.com www.truckinginfo.com MAY 2014 • HDT 79 Smart tires that are cross-trained for durability and verifi ed fuel savings Double Coin built the OptiGreen™ Series for people driven to ride on more than a strong and durable tire. The EPA SmartWay ® Verifi ed, ultra premium OptiGreen™ Series reduces rolling resistance and lowers fuel costs. That's why a growing number of carriers rely on Double Coin to meet their needs in performance and savings. FT125 ©2014 CMA LLC STRENGTH & ENDURANCE TIRES FOR THOSE COMMITTED TO Fuel Effi cient Tire Line www.doublecointires.com Circle 154 on Reader Action Card e q u i p m e n t r e p o r t _ m a y . i n d d 7 9 equipment report_may.indd 79 4 / 2 9 / 1 4 4 : 4 9 P M 4/29/14 4:49 PM