Jason Cannon (HWT)Jason Cannon is the Editor of Commercial Carrier Journal. He has a Class A CDL and is a graduate of the Porsche Sport Driving School. Reach him at [email protected].HomeAllied Specialty Vehicles forms Bus Division, appoints CEOAllied Specialty Vehicles (ASV) announced Monday the appointment of Kent Tyler, former President of Collins Bus Corporation, as president and CEO of its new Bus Division. “With our recent investment of seven new bus brands, ASV is now one of the largest suppliers of buses in North America,” says Jim Meyer, COO of ASV. “We are thrilled about the […]November 12, 2013VocationalNew fifth wheel catalog from FontaineFontaine Fifth Wheel has released a new catalog that makes it easy for fleet managers to find Navistar-compatible fifth wheels brackets and top plates. “We can now provide potential users with a single source of information for all our Navistar-compatible products,” says Todd Kuipers, key account/marketing manager for Fontaine Fifth Wheel. “There are more than 150 different top plate and […]November 12, 2013HomeWebb Severe Duty releases new brake drumsWebb Severe Duty says it has released a lineup of Vortex brake drums for applications that are subjected to a higher frequency of braking stops compared to standard commercial vehicles. The company says its Vortex severe-duty drum designs dissipate brake heat and lower the average brake operating temperature versus the performance of standard brake drums, lowering […]November 12, 2013VocationalTerex announces equipment updatesTerex says it has updated its Hi-Ranger TM100 aerial and General 80 digger derrick. The company says its TM100 telescoping, non-overcenter, material handling aerial is now lighter with a decreased travel height to support installation on standard factory trucks, including 6 x 6 chassis. Weight savings come from new outriggers and revised sub-frame configuration that […]November 12, 2013VocationalKinedyne launches Value Alert promotionKinedyne announced this week a new Value Alert program, offering limited-time promotions to customers. The first of the promotions includes four free corner protectors in specially marked cartons of Kinedyne winch straps. “Value Alerts are a way for us to thank our existing customers for their continued loyalty as well as showcase a tool or […]November 12, 2013VocationalWebsite launched to showcase truck bed storage systemDecked, manufacturers of a new full-sized pickup truck bed storage solution, have launched a new website. The site features a full description of the Decked storage system, specific vehicle applications, dealer locations and ordering information. “The site shows the versatility of the system and the high quality that goes into all of our products,” says […]November 11, 2013TrucksWORK TRUCK WHOOPS: Got milk?You’ve got to love a well-placed dash-cam. In this case, it would have been helpful to have it angled a few degrees to the left, but what we have is an artsy interpretation of what happens when a milk truck meets a passenger vehicle at full-speed. You can see the fruits of the meeting rocket […]November 10, 2013VocationalWestern Star debuts 4800SB AWD 8×8 axleWestern Star Truck Sales, Inc. announced the availability of its 4800SB all-wheel drive (AWD) model in an 8×8 axle configuration. Complementing Western Star’s rugged 4800 model lineup, the new configuration provides additional traction for the most extreme off-road conditions, the company says. Suited for demanding utility, construction, government and refuse applications, the Western Star 4800SB 8×8 all-wheel drive […]November 9, 2013VocationalNew engine treatment from STA-BILGold Eagle Co. has unveiled STA-BIL 360° Protection Ethanol Treatment and Fuel Stabilizer, designed to combat the corrosive properties of ethanol-blended fuels above and below the fuel line. When added to fuel, the company says STA-BIL 360° releases a vapor inside the fuel system that coats all metal parts including the fuel tank, fuel sending […]November 8, 2013VocationalTimken expanding medium duty lineThe Timken Company is expanding its product portfolio of tapered roller bearing sets, hub units and seals for medium-duty vehicles, including commercial vans, delivery trucks, bucket trucks and other fleet vehicles, according to our sister site, Truck Parts & Service. Thomas Tecklenburg, director of commercial vehicle original equipment and automotive aftermarket for Timken says the company and its distributors […]November 8, 2013Previous PagePage 72 of 102Next PageTop StoriesBusinessMarten Transport CEO stepping down, Randy Marten to returnRandy Marten previously served as Chief Executive Officer from January 2005 to May 2021, and President from June 1986 to June 2008.RegulationsU.S. 'pausing' work visas for commercial truck driversBusinessLandstar seeking potential Mexico exitBusinessC.R. 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