Peterbilt adds 4-channel TPCS

Peterbilt Motors Co. is now offering a four-channel version of Dana Spicer's Tire Pressure Control System (TPCS) as an option on its Model 367, providing each tire with an independent inflation/deflation valve. Consequently, loss of air to one of the drive tires in the event of a tire puncture, for example will not disable the vehicle. Vocational customers, particularly in mixer, rescue, dump and

Nov. 1, 2003

Peterbilt Motors Co. is now offering a four-channel version of Dana Spicer's Tire Pressure Control System (TPCS) as an option on its Model 367, providing each tire with an independent inflation/deflation valve. Consequently, loss of air to one of the drive tires — in the event of a tire puncture, for example — will not disable the vehicle.

Vocational customers, particularly in mixer, rescue, dump and logging applications, spec TPCS so that operators can increase and decrease air pressure in the tires using an in-dash console, thus adjusting traction to best meet application and surface conditions, Peterbilt says.

Operators can adjust tire pressure for loaded and unloaded applications, as well as for on-highway, off-highway and emergency surface conditions. When the vehicle returns to normal paved road speeds, TPCS automatically increases tire pressure to prevent excessive tire wear.
www.peterbilt.com

Voice your opinion!

To join the conversation, and become an exclusive member of FleetOwner, create an account today!

Continue Reading

Michelin introduces Michelin X Force Winter and Michelin X Force ZL Tires

Roeth: Private fleets advancing sustainability

Latest from News

On-highway diesel pump prices sat at $3.775 per gallon, up from June 16’s $3.571 average. While it didn’t see the same price hike, average U.S. gasoline prices also increased by more than 7 cents this week, according to EIA, which tracked the fuel at $3.213.

Emissions & Efficiency

Diesel prices jump 20 cents to highest price in 10 months

Middle East conflict helps fuel pump price surges nationwide. Gas is up to $3.213 per gallon; diesel is $3.775, but analyst doesn’t expect ‘apocalyptic spikes’ to continue.

Why Clear Communication is Key to Retaining Happy, Motivated Drivers

IdeaXchange

Why lack of communication hurts driver morale and what you can do about it

Drivers want to be seen. Supported. Heard. And they can tell when it’s genuine and when it’s just for show.

J.B. Poindexter & Co.

Equipment

JBPCO acquires ambulance manufacturer Demers Braun Crestline Medix

Parent company of work truck upfitting giants Reading Truck and Morgan Olson expands into the emergency vehicle market with the addition of one of North America’s largest ambulance...