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Navistar begins truck manufacturing operations in Brazil
International Industria Automotiva da America do Sul Ldta. (“IIAA”), the South American subsidiary of Navistar International Corporation, today celebrated the beginning of commercial truck production at the Navistar Industrial Complex, the company’s manufacturing facility in Canoas, Rio Grande Do Sul, Brazil. The new truck manufacturing line will have capacity for 5,000 trucks per year and […]
June 12, 2013
Business
TRP introduces easy-to-use, durable, school bus seat covers
TRP says its new line of school bus seat covers gives school districts a durable replacement option when maintaining their bus fleets. “Fleet managers and bus operators can be sure they’re getting a safe and simple solution with TRP seat covers. The new line includes a hook-and-loop option with no staples, screws or rivets, so […]
June 12, 2013
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Still time to make Distributor of the Year nominations
If you haven’t voted for your favorite distributor, now is the time. The open nomination process for Truck Parts & Service’s Distributor of the Year award will close next Friday, June 21, 2013.
June 12, 2013
Business
Ram announces entry into compact van market
Ram Truck Brand president and CEO Reid Bigland confirmed Tuesday the company will roll out a second Fiat-based commercial van by the end of 2015. The yet-to-be-named van will be based on Fiat’s Doblò cargo van. For more on the new Ram van, see the report from our sister site, Hard Working Trucks, here.
June 12, 2013
Business
Bendix previews next-generation safety system research
Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems announced today that its next-generation commercial vehicle safety system is in full development with key supplier partners. Bendix said it is incorporating technologies from key suppliers such as TRW and Mobileye. The new safety system – which will be available exclusively through major truck OEMs – will dramatically enhance key features […]
June 12, 2013
Business
Smith Electric Vehicle marks transition into commercial manufacturing phase
Smith Electric Vehicles announced that it has now produced over 700 of its all-electric Edison and Newton trucks, which have cumulatively generated over five million miles on the road. This is a significant milestone for the Company and shows that the adoption rate of commercial electric vehicles by major global blue chip corporations continues to […]
June 12, 2013
Business
Perrin Uses PowerCube Technology to Create SG-09 APU for Smeal Fire Apparatus
Perrin Manufacturing announced a new, auxiliary HVAC system designed for emergency response vehicles that meets strict anti-idling and emissions standards. Perrin developed the system for Smeal Fire Apparatus Co, which markets it under the trade name SG-09 Smeal Green Auxiliary Power Unit. Perrin says the SG-09 was designed to address the growing demand among North […]
June 12, 2013
Business
Noregon unveils JPRO Next Step Bundles
Noregon Systems has announced the release of JPRO Next Step Bundles. The 16 new part numbers bundle the JPRO Next Step Service Information Module with JPRO Commercial Fleet Diagnostics Heavy Duty software and all of the JPRO Fleet Service Kits. Noregon has added an “NS” suffix to each Next Step bundle part number to signify […]
June 12, 2013
Business
Trucking Conditions Index stays ‘very positive’ for fleets
FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index continues to point toward a very strong environment for trucking companies in April, as the reading signals “volumes, prices and margins are likely to be in a solidly favorable range for trucking companies.”
June 12, 2013
Business
NTSB wants stricter safety standards for straight trucks
The National Transportation Safety Board said safety standards on straight trucks should be tightened to reduce risk of crashes and fatalities.
June 12, 2013
Business
Senate committee approves DOT nominee Anthony Foxx
Charlotte Mayor Anthony Foxx, the nominee to replace outgoing Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood, has been approved by the U.S. Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, clearing the way for him to be confirmed by the whole Senate.
June 11, 2013
Business
TMC task force to examine reusable filters
With the ever-mounting cost of fuel beyond the control of heavy-duty fleet managers, many are focusing on maintenance costs as a way of reining-in manageable expenses. Among the maintenance items that are gaining new attention are filters. An increasing number of fleets and independent operators are looking at reusable or cleanable filters as a way […]
June 11, 2013
Business
Hogebuilt expands stainless-steel quarter fender line
Hogebuilt has expanded its M-Series 430 stainless-steel quarter fender line with 30- and 34-inch quarter fenders. Both have a bright annealed mirror-shine finish and contain the company’s 3-inch side flange. M-Series 430 fenders also are available in 24-, 27-, 30- and 34-inch sizes. For more information, go to www.hogebuilt.com.
June 11, 2013
Business
Fleet insurance requirements under under microscope
The Trucking Alliance, a coalition of carriers wants federal insurance requirements increased for carriers, but has not convinced the American Trucking Associations it’s worth doing.
June 11, 2013
Business
KLLM Logistics Services implements Pegasus Transflo apps
Pegasus TransTech announced that KLLM Logistics Services has implemented its Transflo Velocity and Transflo Mobile as electronic methods for carriers to submit invoices and load documents to speed processing and cash flow. The logistics group was launched in 2008 and does approximately $20 million in annual business hauling both dry and refrigerated freight. With the Pegasus […]
June 11, 2013
Business
PeopleNet adds support for Motorola MC75A mobile computers
PeopleNet announced support for Motorola’s MC75A Mobile Computer to be compatible with PeopleNet’s fleet mobility applications. “This announcement kicks off our partnership with Motorola and a suite of commercial-grade handhelds that offers our customers highly durable options for reliable, convenient end-to-end management throughout the supply chain with PeopleNet in-cab technologies,” said Rick Ochsendorf, executive vice […]
June 11, 2013
Business
Transplace releases web-based Freight Allocation Module
Transplace, a provider of transportation management services and logistics technology, announced the release of Freight Allocation Module (FAM) 2.0, a web-based application that optimizes transportation by allowing shippers to auction freight with approved carrier partners. Transplace said that with its enhanced functionality, FAM 2.0 offers authorized carrier companies improved visual presentation of available freight along with […]
June 11, 2013
Business
ATA’s Graves to kick off second day of Commercial Vehicle Outlook Conference
Bill Graves, president and CEO of the American Trucking Associations, will be the opening speaker on day two of the fourth-annual Commercial Vehicle Outlook Conference at the Dallas Convention Center.
June 10, 2013
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