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Saddle Creek selects Freightliner CNG tractors
Freightliner Trucks announced that Saddle Creek Corp. has added 40 Freightliner Business Class M2 112 compressed natural gas tractors, doubling its fleet of Freightliner CNG tractors. Each tractor will be outfitted with a 140-gallon fuel system, allowing for an approximate range of 550 to 575 miles per day, depending on the application. Headquartered in Lakeland, […]
June 29, 2012
Business
Averitt Express redesigns careers Website
Averitt Express has launched a redesigned Website to make matching job seekers with open positions at the transportation provider easier. The company says the enhanced AverittCareers.com features a cleaner interface to make it simpler for job seekers to discover the information they need. “Today’s drivers are looking for information that is easily accessible, and that […]
June 29, 2012
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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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Timken promotion trains techs to think orange
The Timken Co. has introduced a “Think Orange” promotion for its online technician training course. The program recognizes technicians with award patches, certificates and apparel for completing the Timken Tech Series online training course. Additionally, technicians receive an entry to win a $500 gift card for each of the seven modules completed. The “Think Orange” […]
June 29, 2012
Business
Fras-le names Meirelles VP/GM, North American and European ops
Fras-le, a friction materials manufacturer, has appointed Rodrigo Meirelles to the new position of vice president and general manager for its North American and European operations, where he will oversee the growth of Fras-le’s business in both markets, effective immediately. “We are extremely pleased to have Rodrigo on board,” says Daniel Randon, Fras-le chief executive […]
June 29, 2012
Business
Allison Transmission adds production to India plant
Allison Transmission announced its manufacturing facility in Chennai, India, now is producing the Allison 1000 and 2000 Series transmissions. Co-production capabilities of the 1000 and 2000 Series transmissions at the Chennai plant and in Indianapolis help Allison expand its global footprint as well as its presence in India, the company says. “Our growth outside North […]
June 29, 2012
Business
Bendix names Hungria COO
Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems, a provider of active safety, energy management and braking system technologies, has appointed Carlos Hungria chief operating officer and a member of the Bendix executive board. Hungria joins Bendix after a 30-year career as a part of the Volvo organization. Most recently, he served as chief operating officer at Volvo Powertrain, […]
June 29, 2012
Business
MobileDemand president finalist for entrepreneur award
Ernst & Young LLP announced that Matt Miller, president of MobileDemand, a provider of rugged tablet PC systems for transportation, was honored as a finalist in the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year 2012 program in the Central Midwest region. The award recognizes entrepreneurs who demonstrate excellence and extraordinary success in such areas as innovation, financial performance […]
June 29, 2012
Business
ATA hails highway bill as step forward for safety, efficiency
The American Trucking Associations on Thursday, June 28, saluted members of the House and Senate conference committee for their work in passing what the group describes as “a safety-conscious highway bill that lays a solid foundation for addressing America’s need for an efficient goods movement network.” “This legislation, while not all we could have hoped […]
June 29, 2012
Business
Hazmat safety permit eligibility rates revised
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has issued new fixed out-of-service rates for determining eligibility for a permit under the Hazardous Materials Safety Permit Program. These rates are now in effect and are being used to establish a company’s eligibility for an HMSP. Detailed information on the method used to calculate these rates is published […]
June 28, 2012
Business
FMCSA conducting nationwide fireworks sweep
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is conducting a nationwide roadside inspection sweep through July 8 to ensure that commercial motor vehicles transporting Fourth of July holiday-related fireworks categorized as Class 1 Explosives are operating in full compliance with federal and state safety standards. FMCSA inspectors, in partnership with the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance and […]
June 28, 2012
Business
NationaLease launches new call center
NationaLease, a full-service truck leasing organization, has launched NationaLease Road Rescue, a call center staffed with maintenance coordinators trained to handle commercial truck maintenance issues. NationaLease Road Rescue now supplements the organization’s Reciprocal Service Network, a cooperative emergency road service. “We launched the Road Rescue program to coordinate truck or trailer breakdown in situations where […]
June 28, 2012
Business
Dayton Freight opens service center in Gallipolis, Ohio
Dayton Freight has opened a new service center in Gallipolis, Ohio, in southeast Ohio along the Ohio River to serve Ohio lanes previously handled by the Dayton-based company’s Columbus service center. Dayton Freight says it will gain efficiencies such as faster service, increased capacity and more error-free deliveries.
June 28, 2012
Business
CVSN opens registration for fall summit
Registration for the Commercial Vehicle Solutions Network Aftermarket Distribution Summit, scheduled for Sept. 16-19 at the Hilton Hotel & Suites Fallsview in Niagara Falls, Ontario, is now open. CVSN has mailed meeting materials packages to all distributor members and supplier partners. For those who do not receive the package, you can make your hotel reservations […]
June 28, 2012
Business
Peterbilt ‘Legend Continues Tour’ dates announced
Peterbilt Motors Co. has announced the tour dates for the new Model 579’s “Legend Continues Tour.” Beginning in June and continuing through November, tour stops will take place at more than 40 Peterbilt dealer locations across the United States and Canada. The interactive tour will allow for dealers and their customers the opportunity to experience […]
June 28, 2012
Business
Noregon updates JPro diagnostic software
Noregon Systems announced the release of JPro Commercial Fleet Diagnostics software v5.3, offering updated coverage for heavy-duty and Ford vehicles. The updated features now are available on all new copies of JPro v5.3 software. Current JPro license holders, with an active support agreement, can access the update online by going to www.jprofleetproducts.com/downloads/software/jpro_fleetdiags.asp. One of the […]
June 28, 2012
Business
Remy releases 55SI heavy-duty alternator
Remy’s high-output Delco Remy 55SI alternator has a brushless design and is rated at 420 amps at 12V and up to 275 amps at 24V. The 12V 420 amp model is suited for the aftermarket on fire and rescue trucks due to its compact design and high-output performance at engine idle, and also is available […]
June 28, 2012
Business
Mahle Clevite expands Victor Reinz online offering
Mahle Clevite Inc. recently expanded the Victor Reinz online product offering in conjunction with the implementation of a new data distribution method. The distribution system utilizes technology provided by OptiCat. While Victor Reinz gaskets always have been available for applications dating back to 1942, only applications from 1990 and newer were available electronically. The increase […]
June 28, 2012
Business
Shoemaker tapped as GM for JX Peterbilt Green Bay
Dan Shoemaker has been appointed general manager of JX Peterbilt-Green Bay in DePere, Wis. Shoemaker is a 24-year veteran with JX Enterprises, the company that owns and operates the full-service Peterbilt commercial vehicle dealership. Shoemaker most recently was service director for all 15 JXE dealership locations. His other positions with the company include service technician, […]
June 28, 2012
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