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DTNA recognizes Masters of Quality
Daimler Trucks North America has recognized 33 North American manufacturers from the United States and Mexico as recipients of DTNA’s Masters of Quality Supplier Award for 2011. The selected suppliers provide top quality components for Freightliner and Western Star truck brands. The 25-year program recognizes suppliers that meet or exceed DTNA’s stringent quality standards and […]
August 20, 2012
Business
FleetPride acquires Great Lakes Truck & Trailer
FleetPride Inc., a retailer of heavy-duty truck and trailer parts, announced that is has acquired the assets of Great Lakes Truck & Trailer, which include a 15,300-square-foot facility located at 5912 E. Executive Drive in Westland, Mich. FleetPride says the acquisition, terms of which were not released, marks its fourth entrance into the greater Detroit […]
August 20, 2012
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Polar relocates service center in Rosemount, Minn.
Polar Service Centers has moved to a new location in Rosemount, Minn., with nearly twice the space of the facility it has replaced. Located at 16724 Clayton Ave., the Rosemount service center has eight service bays, 3,800 square feet for parts inventory and parking for 75 trailers. It provides sales, parts, repairs, inspections and other […]
August 20, 2012
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Palfinger redesigns Website
The Palfinger North America Group – consisting of Palfinger North America, Interlift Inc., Omaha Standard Palfinger and Palfinger American Roll-Off – announced the launch its new Website at www.palfinger.com, which offers a contemporary look while allowing visitors to gain a comprehensive understanding of all PNAG products. Having a user-friendly and information-rich Website with content that […]
August 20, 2012
Business
U.S. Army gets help with condition-based maintenance program from Noregon
Noregon Systems announced that it has received a contract from QinetiQ North America to support the delivery of a Condition-Based Maintenance plus (CBM+) pilot system supporting the U.S. Army TACOM Life Cycle Management Command (LCMC) based in Warren, Mich. “We are honored to be able to team with QNA on this program,” said Bill Van […]
August 20, 2012
Business
Guitar and trucking lessons
I recently took my son to his guitar lesson – he’s getting pretty good at Coldplay’s “Clocks” and the Foo Fighters’ “Walk,” and he already does an OK “Panama” by Van Halen and a so-so “Back in Black” by AC/DC. Anyway, I took some of my magazine work with me to catch up while my […]
August 19, 2012
Business
Catfish Blues
Spend enough time on America’s highways and sooner or later you’ll see a U-Haul trailer with a couple of healthy-looking catfish plastered on the side announcing, “Belzoni, Mississippi – The Catfish Capitol of the World!” U-Haul does a great job with this mobile-marketing campaign. The various cities and attractions they highlight instantly catch the eye, […]
August 17, 2012
Business
States must use unspent earmarked highway funding or lose it
The Obama administration on Friday, Aug. 17, made more than $470 million in unspent earmarks available immediately to states for projects that will both create jobs and help improve the nation’s infrastructure. “We are freeing up these funds so states can get down to the business of moving transportation projects forward and putting our friends […]
August 17, 2012
Business
ATRI study: RSC safer, installation cheaper than ESC
The American Transportation Research Institute has released its comparative analysis of Roll Stability Systems. The study, based on carrier operational data, analyzed crash rates, crash costs and technology costs for Roll Stability Control (RSC) and Electronic Stability Control (ESC) systems compared to vehicles without any RSS technology. ATRI’s study indicates that installation of RSC technology […]
August 17, 2012
Business
FMCSA initiates EOBR study
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has selected the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute to conduct a study into whether electronic onboard recorders reduce the risk of fatigue-related crashes. The study will use existing data from the U.S. Department of Transportation to compare safety records and crash rates among EOBR-equipped trucks and nonequipped trucks. The study […]
August 17, 2012
Business
FMCSA to address TRALA concerns over registrant-only DOT numbers
The Truck Renting and Leasing Association recently met with top Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration officials to continue ongoing discussions with the agency regarding concerns with the announced elimination of the registrant-only U.S. Department of Transportation number. The registrant-only option is used by owners of commercial motor vehicles – including many TRALA members – that […]
August 17, 2012
Business
Association of Diesel Specialists makes leadership changes
Andy Girres, owner/president of Diesel Specialties Inc. of Sioux City, Iowa, recently was elected president of the Association of Diesel Specialists during the ADS International Convention & Tradeshow. Girres worked for Diesel Specialties from 1984 to 2009 as a technician, service manager and then as general manager. In 2009, he purchased the company and now […]
August 17, 2012
Business
Equipment and Tool Institute names new directors
The Equipment and Tool Institute announced that Robert Vogt and Zachary Parker were named to fill open board seats expiring in 2014. Vogt is chief executive officer and chief engineer of IOSiX, an automotive engineering company based in Ann Arbor, Mich. Parker is CEO and owner of Redline Detection, a manufacturer of industry-leading automotive diagnostic […]
August 17, 2012
Business
Newsweek editor to speak at NationaLease annual meeting
Newsweek contributing editor Eleanor Clift is a featured speaker at the NationaLease 68th Annual Meeting, set for Sept 16-17 in Baltimore. Currently assigned to report on the policy and politics of the current administration, Clift writes about the Washington power structure, the influence of women in politics and other issues. Her speech will focus on […]
August 17, 2012
Business
TRP introduces driveshaft components program
TRP has announced the availability of its driveshaft component program that offers u-joints and center bearings in a variety of sizes and applications. The program also offers axle seals that the company said meet Society of Automotive Engineers J110 hot, cold and slurry tests for extended seal life. The axle seals also are TS-16949 and […]
August 17, 2012
Business
Great Dane names Wilson GM, Parts Distribution Center
Roger Wilson, a Great Dane veteran of 31 years, has been promoted to Parts Distribution Center general manager, responsible for the entire PDC operation in Terre Haute, Ind., including sales, marketing, purchasing, customer and technical service and warehousing. In August 1981, Wilson joined Great Dane as part of the Indianapolis branch’s parts department. He joined […]
August 17, 2012
Business
Midwest Truck & Auto Parts opens Texas distribution center
Midwest Truck & Auto Parts Inc. has opened its fourth distribution center, located in suburban Dallas/Fort Worth. “Our goal is to have no more than a two-day delivery time to our customers across the United States, and along with our other distribution centers in Chicago, Los Angeles and Atlanta, we are one step closer to […]
August 17, 2012
Business
Coxreels moves to larger facility
Coxreels, a manufacturer of industrial grade hose, cord and cable reels, has moved to a larger, more modernized facility in Tempe, Ariz. All departments have been relocated, and with nearly 50 percent more square footage, the company says it now can accommodate growth and plan for continued advancement in manufacturing its product lines, with productivity […]
August 17, 2012
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