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Kenworth announces 2015 Service Council
Kenworth Truck Company has named its 2015 Kenworth Service Council. The council, which consists of leading Kenworth service managers in the United States and Canada, helps promote service and product improvements that enhance Kenworth’s World’s Best customer support program. Members of the 2015 Kenworth Service Council members are: Chairman – Kyle Platt, Fort Wayne Truck […]
February 12, 2015
Business
Smarter rolling: SmartWay tells fleets which tires can save them dough
Truck tires have undergone tremendous changes in the past decade, and the driving force behind many of their new features and capabilities is the EPA’s SmartWay Tire Program. If it’s on the list, it means it helps fuel economy, potentially by as much as 3 percent.
February 11, 2015
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Volvo to highlight connected vehicle technology at TMC Annual Meeting
Advanced connected vehicle technologies and fuel-efficient solutions will be featured in the Volvo Trucks booth at the Technology & Maintenance Council’s (TMC) 2015 Annual Meeting & Transportation Technology Exhibition Feb. 16-19 at the Music City Center in Nashville, Tennessee. Volvo will showcase a Volvo VNM 200 model powered by compressed natural gas (CNG) and a […]
February 11, 2015
Business
Bridgestone Commercial Tire names new marketing director
Bridgestone Commercial, a division of Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations (BATO), today announced a new head of marketing for the commercial tire division. As Vice President, Commercial Tire Division, BATO, Marshall Hyzdu takes the reigns leading marketing initiatives for OTR and commercial truck and bus tire products, including Bridgestone, Firestone, Bandag and Dayton brands. “We are […]
February 2, 2015
Business
TMC prepares for 2015 Nashville Meeting and Exhibition
Fuel economy standards, alternative fuels, asset utilization and tire deployment will be among the key topics of discussion at American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Council’s 2015 Annual Meeting, to be held February 16-19 at the Music City Center in Nashville, Tenn. “Important information on the latest in technology, regulatory news, industry best practices and […]
February 2, 2015
Business
Registration opens for 2015 Bendix Brake Training School
Bendix has released the 2015 schedule and opened registration for its in-person Bendix Brake Training School. Offered by Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems and Bendix Spicer Foundation Brake, this year’s training school opens Tuesday, March 24, in Owosso, Michigan. Classes are scheduled into November, with a total of 19 sessions in 13 U.S. states and Ontario. […]
January 27, 2015
Business
Bendix On-Line Brake School hits record enrollment
As the Bendix On-Line Brake School nears completion of its second year, the on-line technical training site continues to expand its offerings to a growing number of participants. Since March 2013, when Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC established brake-school.com, the training portal has delivered more than 750,000 courses to registered users. Total registration has reached […]
January 22, 2015
Business
Interstate Battery offers cold weather cranking tips
Did you know cold weather affects auto batteries more than any other engine component? During extreme winter weather conditions, Interstate Batteries encourages motorists to protect and care for that part of the vehicle a driver depends on most every day. Filled with fluid containing mostly water, batteries are susceptible to freezing when the battery is […]
January 15, 2015
Business
NHTSA grants CMA/Double Coin petition for Inconsequential Compliance for tire sidewall markings
CMA and Double Coin Holdings today announced formal notification by the National Highway Transportation and Safety Administration (NHTSA) on December 30, 2014 that they agreed with CMA position that the stated noncompliance is inconsequential to motor vehicle safety. According to NHTSA, no additional obligation for providing a remedy or notification is required. NHTSA established a decision with […]
January 6, 2015
Business
PACCAR Leasing names 2014 Service Managers of the Year
Robert Elliott of Rush Truck Leasing in Tampa Bay, Fla., and Buddy Newton of MHC Truck Leasing in Colorado Springs, Colo., have been named PACCAR Leasing Company’s (PacLease) Peterbilt and Kenworth service managers of the year. The awards were presented at PACCAR Leasing’s maintenance management seminar recently held in Anaheim, Calif. Regional winners included: • […]
December 19, 2014
Business
What technicians wish you knew about truck maintenance
Top technicians say they would like more fleets to request basic training from either dealerships or the OEMs when they buy new units.
December 15, 2014
Business
Working the problem: Information technology and downtime
My refrigerator at home has a computer motherboard in it. I can’t tell you what the hell that motherboard does. But I can tell you that it costs $275 (plus labor) to replace. And that I’ve replaced it twice in the 10 years I’ve had this ‘fridge. Computers are everywhere today. And if you’re my […]
December 10, 2014
Business
The give and take of low-rolling-resistance tires: Do fleets pay a longevity penalty for them?
Truck spec’ing often is a game of give-and-take. At first glance, it’s a given that low-rolling-resistance tires deliver superior fuel economy performance. But does that performance come at the cost of tire durability and longevity?
November 19, 2014
Business
Peterbilt announces new Manitoba dealership
Peterbilt Manitoba Ltd. added a third dealership to their group with the opening of Peterbilt Manitoba-East, a parts and service facility in Springfield, Manitoba, just east of Winnipeg, Peterbilt Motors Company recently announced. “We’re pleased to add a new location to our network and expand our ability to serve our customers,” said Dealer Principal Doug […]
November 18, 2014
Business
Telogis moving quickly with ‘connected vehicle’ technology
Fleets have more options for using the connectivity platform that comes with their trucks, eliminating the cost of installing and building up their aftermarket technologies. And what doesn’t come with their vehicles can be quickly brought in from cloud-based software applications.
October 29, 2014
Business
Navistar announces upgrades to OnCommand, new fuel-efficiency spec for ProStar
Navistar announced several enhancements to its OnCommand Connection remote diagnostics and fuel efficiency upgrades to its ProStar during a press conference at the 2014 American Trucking Associations’ 2014 Management Conference & Exhibition in San Diego. Beginning in November, Navistar will roll out new feature enhancements for its OnCommand Connection offering, including a mobile app, customized […]
October 6, 2014
Business
Hankook Tire announces veterans outreach program
Hankook Tire America has announced its commitment to DAV (Disabled American Veterans) to help provide services to veterans of all generations. As a sponsor of the DAV’s Mobile Service Office (MSO) program, Hankook’s $50,000 contribution will help DAV continue to bring free services directly to veterans where they live. Hankook supports the DAV MSO program […]
October 2, 2014
Business
Goodyear announces Fuel Max LHD G505D drive tire
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company says it has introduced the most fuel-efficient long haul drive tire in North America. Available now, the Goodyear claims the FUEL MAX LHD G505D saves, on average, $1,444 worth of fuel per truck, per year, compared to the Michelin X Line Energy D.* The Goodyear FUEL MAX LHD G505D […]
October 1, 2014
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