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PRODUC TS Drop-deck trailer tire Cooper's Roadmaster RM272 tire for drop- deck trailers features a tread and compound- ing designed to provide improved treadwear and protection against cutting and chipping. The tire has a 16/32-inch tread depth and is available in size 255/70R22.5 in load range H. Featuring a four-belt steel casing, the RM272 has a slightly rounded tread footprint and a reinforced shoulder to help withstand extreme side forces and ward off irregular wear and damage due to curbing. Pressure distribution is optimized along all of the ribs, which helps prevent premature wear on the intermediate ribs. Cooper Tire and Rubber Co., www.roadmastertires.com Trailer lift axle system MeritorWabco has added an automatic trailer lift axle control system to its SmartTrac portfolio of stability control systems to monitor suspension load and manage lift axles on trailers for fleets that reduce load frequently during multiple deliveries along the same route to help reduce fuel costs, tire wear, vehicle downtime and labor and maintenance costs while also increasing wheel-end and brake life. The system integrates with the company's trailer roll stability support and anti-lock braking systems and is designed to control multiple trailer lift axles that can be lowered automatical - ly when the trailer is parked; a manual switch also can be added. MeritorWabco, www.meritorwabco.com Roll-off trailer Galbreath's lightweight M6-250 Series Roll- off Trailer is designed for roll-offs with heavy loads such as scrap and construction materials. The trailer weighs 15,650 pounds, has a shorter overall length for added maneuverability and has a gross vehicle weight rating of 72,500 pounds. With container size capacity up to 30 feet, the trailer is available in outside rail, extendable tail, inside/outside rail and deadlift configurations. It features two telescoping lift cylinders designed for added stability when lifting heavy loads, and its lower trailer height helps accommodate taller containers. Wastequip, www.galbreathproducts.com Technician LED lights Rotary Lift's Tech Lights LED series is designed to meet a variety of service bay needs. The shop lights are available in three kits and come with mounting clips that are magnetic, so the lights can be set up in a variety of locations without drilling. The two-post lift kit (P/N FA5701) includes two 32-inch-long light units, each embedded with 96 LEDs and fitted with two magnetic mounts. The four-post lift kit (P/N FA5700) includes four 48-inch-long 1-inch diameter light units and eight magnetic mounts. The handheld bat - tery-powered single Tech Light shop light (P/N FA5702) features a light wand with a magnetic hook for hanging on the vehicle or lift. Rotary Lift, www.rotarylift.com COMMERCIAL CARRIER JOURNAL | APRIL 2015 77