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Meritor WABCO earns Platinum Supplier Award from Wabash National
Meritor WABCO Vehicle Control Systems has received the 2010 Platinum Supplier Award from Wabash National Corp., presented at Wabash National’s annual supplier conference. The award recognizes suppliers who demonstrate the essential aspects of supply chain performance in delivery, quality, cost, innovation and attitude. Meritor WABCO supplies trailer anti-lock braking systems, roll stability systems and InfoLink […]
November 21, 2010
Business
Continental rolls out steer, all-position bus, RV tire
Continental Tire the Americas’ steer and all-position HSR2 SA (Heavy Steer Regional, Special Application) tire for the recreational vehicle and regional bus segment is designed to maximize fuel efficiency on regional roads through advanced tread design and compounding. The tire – verified in July by the U.S. EPA SmartWay Transport Partnership as a low rolling-resistance […]
November 21, 2010
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The new Volvo VNL’s features and trim levels are available to examine interactively. Volvo Trucks has developed a new state-of-the-art online configurator exclusively for VNL models. The configurator provides detailed information on the features and benefits of each trim level and cab option, as well as a 360-degree view of the truck inside and out.
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Wix touts new filter media
Wix announced its Ecolast oil filter that it says can reduce oil drain intervals. The filter’s cellulose/polyester media uses magnesium oxide to help reduce acids and maintain TBN, helping to keep the additive package in the oil fresh while also helping to extending oil drain intervals. Wix says the filter, currently in limited production, has […]
November 21, 2010
Business
No electricity needed with Oil Eater brake washer
Clean brake parts without using electricity with the new air-powered Oil Eater Professional Brake Washer, which includes a cover that also functions as a catch basin. It is designed for use on alignment lift/ramp lifts or on the floor and also can be used as a portable parts washer. Included is a one-gallon bottle of […]
November 21, 2010
Business
Quick Cable has new retail packaging for battery accessories
Quick Cable announced the availability of its Quick line in new retail packaging designed exclusively for dealers and distributors. The new retail program covers more than 600 SKUs in 10 different product categories for automotive, marine, heavy truck, agriculture and construction. The retail program, with a green and black color scheme, is complementary to the […]
November 21, 2010
Business
Value of goods crossing U.S. border 23% below record
Goods valued at more than $735 billion crossed the U.S. border in trade with Canada and Mexico in 2009, 23.7 percent lower than the record high set in 2008, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Bureau of Transportation Statistics. U.S. merchandise trade with Canada and Mexico, its two largest trading partners, rose by more […]
November 18, 2010
Business
TransCore spot freight index posts growth record
TransCore on Thursday, Nov. 18, said its North American Freight Index reported a 69 percent increase in spot market freight availability in October, compared to the previous year. This marks the third consecutive month when spot freight achieved the highest year-over-year levels since 2005, which was a peak year for spot market volume. On a […]
November 18, 2010
Business
Con-way Multimodal opens new office in Chicago area
Con-way Multimodal, a division of Con-way Inc.’s operating unit Menlo Worldwide Logistics, announced it has opened a new office in Aurora, Ill., at 2759 N. Eola Road. Located within Menlo’s existing facility, the new branch office complements the company’s operations in Ann Arbor, Mich., and Portland, Ore. Con-way Multimodal arranges third-party carrier services for over-the-road, […]
November 18, 2010
Business
Cardone named first MERA chairman
Michael Cardone Jr., chief executive officer of Cardone Industries Inc., has been selected as the first chairman of the newly formed Motor & Equipment Remanufacturers Association, an affiliate association of the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association. “Michael has been a driving force in the establishment of this new association, and we are pleased that he […]
November 18, 2010
Business
Toyota exec to address NAFA’s 2011 I&E
For the second straight year, the NAFA Fleet Management Association will feature high-ranking automobile industry executives as keynote speakers for the association’s annual Institute & Expo. Don Esmond, senior vice president of automotive operations for Toyota, is the first speaker to be confirmed for the annual conference. The I&E, which takes place April 9-12 in […]
November 18, 2010
Business
Affinia Group unveils World Smart strategy
Affinia Group Inc. has unveiled its “World Smart” business philosophy, which emphasizes a unique transformational approach to global manufacturing. The World Smart direction assures consistent product quality regardless of where a product is manufactured globally. “Anyone can go offshore and source low-cost aftermarket products,” says Terry R. McCormack, Affinia president and chief executive officer, who […]
November 18, 2010
Business
UPS awards $1.9M to environmental groups
The UPS Foundation announced nine grants totaling nearly $2 million dedicated to environmental programs and organizations worldwide. The grants will address issues of climate change, renewable energy, resource conservation and other environmental causes that are championed by UPS volunteers. “UPS employees are actively engaged in building stronger and more sustainable communities,” says Eduardo Martinez, director […]
November 18, 2010
Business
New banks join DOT short-term lending program
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization announced the addition of three new participating lenders in the Short Term Lending Program. Under the program, DOT guarantees up to $750,000 in loans for eligible small and disadvantaged businesses. The loan guarantee provides a revolving line of credit for work on transportation-related […]
November 18, 2010
Business
Shell revamps oil analysis program
Shell Lubricants says it has revamped its Shell LubeAnalyst oil analysis program that helps customers improve equipment and vehicle reliability and reduce maintenance costs. The upgraded Shell LubeAnalyst program provides an online user interface that offers a worldwide sample history and failure trends on various types of equipment and engine types. The program is said […]
November 18, 2010
Business
Paccar Parts Group to distribute Onspot systems
Onspot of North America announced the addition of the Paccar Parts Group to its distribution system throughout the United States and Canada. Onspot Automatic Tire Chain systems and replacement parts now are available from dealers representing Daimler Trucks of North America, which includes Freightliner, Western Star and Thomas Bus dealers; Navistar Parts Group, including all […]
November 18, 2010
Business
Eaton, Mitsubishi, Best Buy team for charging station logistics
Mitsubishi Motors North America Inc. announced that electronics retailer and tech services provider Best Buy Co. Inc. and power management company Eaton Corp. will collaborate with Mitsubishi Motors to help facilitate and enhance electric vehicle ownership for the automotive consumer. For residential electric vehicle customers, Best Buy’s Geek Squad will provide site analysis and work […]
November 18, 2010
Business
Phillips names Therneau OE trailer account manager
Phillips Industries announces that Randy Therneau has joined the company as OE trailer account manager, responsible for OEM sales, servicing trailers and specialty vehicles. Prior to accepting his new position with Phillips, Therneau had a combined 20 years experience in the commercial vehicle industry working for Hendrickson International and Stemco. “Randy is a great addition […]
November 18, 2010
Business
Donaldson to showcase filtration systems at China show
Donaldson Co., a manufacturer of filtration solutions and products, announced that it will showcase the company’s hydraulic and air filtration technologies at the 2010 bauma China show to be held Nov. 23-26 at the Shanghai New International Expo Center (SNIEC) in Shanghai, China. Additionally, Patrick McPhail, engineering manager, and Tinna Xu Y, product manager, will […]
November 18, 2010
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