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DuraClass debuts aluminum dump body
DuraClass has added an aluminum dump body to its line of Class 5-8 truck bodies. The corrosion-resistant dump body is designed to eliminate paint expense and increase body value at trade-in. Aluminum dump bodies can weigh more than 30 percent less than traditional steel, increasing payload.
January 7, 2011
Business
Maxon updates liftgate
Maxon Lift Corp. has launched the next generation of its Tuk-A-Way liftgate, the GPT (Grand Prix Tuk-A-Way), that now features a bolt-on extension plate and bolt-on step options. Bolting on the extension plate and steps instead of welding helps overcome corrosion issues – induced by welding and repainting – and simplify installation.
January 7, 2011
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Crysteel introduces multifunction tailgate
Crysteel Manufacturing has added the High ’N Slide Multi-Function Tailgate to its Crysteel Select Dump Body program. The versatile tailgate is designed to offer traditional dump-through and sliding, as well as high-lift functionality.
January 7, 2011
Business
Obama administration renews talks on cross-border truck program
Nearly two years after the termination of the pilot program that allowed expanded access to the United States by select Mexican carriers, U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood on Thursday, Jan. 6, shared with Congress and the government of Mexico an initial concept document for a long-haul cross-border Mexican trucking program that emphasizes safety and satisfies […]
January 6, 2011
Business
FTR reports strong Class 8 net orders in December
FTR Associates on Thursday, Jan. 6, released preliminary data showing December Class 8 truck total net orders for all major North American OEMs at 25,247 units, only a 3 percent drop from the strong November activity. Net order activity for the final quarter of 2010 annualized to 280,324 units. The figure includes the United States, […]
January 6, 2011
Business
Bendix prevails in patent protection suit
The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio this week confirmed and expanded upon a September jury verdict in favor of Bendix – Bendix Spicer Foundation Brake LLC, and Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC – as well as the Munich-based Knorr-Bremse Group, in their air disc brake patent infringement lawsuit brought against Haldex […]
January 6, 2011
Business
Ryder completes Total Logistic Control acquisition
Ryder System Inc. announced it has completed the previously announced acquisition of Total Logistic Control, a Holland, Mich.-based provider of supply chain solutions to food, beverage and consumer packaged goods (CPG) manufacturers with significant supply chains in the United States. The stock acquisition, completed on Dec. 31 at a price of about $200 million, is […]
January 6, 2011
Business
Alternative fuels workshop series planned
The Propane Education & Research Council and the other members of the Alternative Fuels Trade Alliance will kick off its 2011 nationwide training program on alternative fuels at a workshop for fleet managers Thursday, Jan. 13, in San Diego. The free workshop at San Diego Miramar College is part of a nationwide series of 14 […]
January 6, 2011
Business
Guide highlights vehicle lifting points
The Automotive Lift Institute Inc. announced the availability of the updated 2011 edition of its “Vehicle Lifting Points for Frame Engaging Lifts,” a quick-reference single-source manual for lifting point information as recommended by the vehicle manufacturers. The 60-page guide for domestic and imported cars and light trucks uses more than 200 undercarriage images to cover […]
January 6, 2011
Business
NationaLease selects 2011 board of directors
NationaLease has selected its 2011 board of directors to serve a two-year term. Bill Hicks of FirstLease Inc., a NationaLease member based in Norcross, Ga., serves as chairman. New to the board are Bobbie Sue Beasley, president and chief operating officer of Carco NationaLease, Fort Smith, Ark.; Matthew Cummings, president of Cummings Leasing Inc., a […]
January 6, 2011
Business
Applications now being accepted for PEI Foundation scholarships
The Petroleum Equipment Institute has announced that applications are currently being accepted for the PEI Foundation’s Charles D. Kemp Scholarships for the 2011-2012 academic year. The scholarships recognize deserving students who are dependents of employees of member companies in PEI. Scholarship recipients are selected based on academic achievement, leadership, character, need and the applicant’s intent […]
January 6, 2011
Business
After one year, Volvo’s SCR-based trucks rolling on
Volvo Trucks North America on Thursday, Jan. 6, announced that more and more customers are gaining experience with its selective catalytic reduction-based No Regen technology, which now has been in the North American marketplace for more than a year. The company began filling customer orders in the fall of 2009 with what it describes as […]
January 6, 2011
Business
Accellos partners with DML Systems
Accellos, a provider of supply chain execution software solutions, announced a partnership with DML Systems Inc., a full-service business solutions provider, to deliver distribution-specific solutions. DML Systems will sell, implement and offer consulting services for Accellos One Warehouse, a warehouse management software suite specifically designed for Sage Accpac and Sage MAS 90/200/500. DML Systems helps […]
January 6, 2011
Business
Labelmaster releases 2011 catalog
Labelmaster, a manufacturer of hazardous materials and regulatory compliance products, has released its 2011 catalog containing hundreds of new products, including labels, forms, packaging, signs, personal protection equipment and software. New products featured in the catalog include limited quantity markings, mandatory as of Jan. 1; lithium battery labels and packaging; C-TPAT security seals; temperature-controlled and […]
January 6, 2011
Business
Snap-on No Compromise Tour adding new features in 2011
As the Snap-on No Compromise Tour starts its third year touring the country in January, the company says that several new features, as well as a few surprises, are in store for its traveling tool demo and exhibition. “We decided to add some exciting new attractions to the No Compromise Tour so that people who […]
January 6, 2011
Business
PSI names Lafuente engineer/quality control manager
Pressure Systems International, manufacturer of the Meritor Tire Inflation System by PSI, has hired Charles Lafuente to fill the new position of engineer/quality control manager. Lafuente brings a background in pneumatics and expertise in industrial production to his new position at PSI. His experience includes more than 15 years with Marshall Gas Controls of San […]
January 6, 2011
Business
TriMark taps Haase for Latin America/Mexico sales
TriMark Corp. announced that Matt Haase has been added to its sales team and will be representing the company in the Latin America/Mexico Regions. “Matt is an excellent addition to our knowledgeable sales team,” says Patti Knowlton, TriMark president. “We are truly excited to have Matt on board and working with TriMark customers in that […]
January 6, 2011
Business
TCA names Fleet Safety Award division winners
Eighteen companies have been selected as division winners in the Truckload Carriers Association’s 35th annual National Fleet Safety Awards, which recognize trucking companies that demonstrate a superior commitment to safety and accident reduction. “Safety has always been the top priority in this industry,” says Don Lacy, chairman of TCA’s Safety & Security Division and director […]
January 5, 2011
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