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Frost & Sullivan recognizes Aerofficient
Aerofficient, designers and manufacturers of aerodynamic enhancement devices for heavy-duty truck trailers, announced that it has been awarded the Frost & Sullivan 2012 North American Trailer Aerodynamics New Product Innovation Award for its Aerofficient Slider product that expands and contracts automatically when the trailer’s wheel assemblies are moved forward and rearward. “We are extremely honored […]
September 13, 2012
Business
Ryder’s Barnett named 2012 SuperTech winner
Christopher Barnett of Ryder Systems was named grand champion of the eighth annual TMC SuperTech competition Wednesday, Sept. 12, in Pittsburgh. Barnett, 30, has been with Ryder Systems for more than nine years and was competing at SuperTech for the fifth time. That experience with the competition came in handy during this year’s event, Barnett […]
September 12, 2012
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Kidron truck body production ramping up
VT Hackney Inc., a company of VT Systems Inc. announced that it is ramping up the production of its Kidron insulated and refrigerated truck bodies by more than 50 percent annually with its recently opened production facility in Kansas. Encompassing 70,000 square feet in its 28-acre manufacturing site at Independence, the newly added facility provides […]
September 12, 2012
Business
FleetPride opens new location in Wilmer, Texas
FleetPride Inc., a retailer of heavy-duty truck and trailer parts, announced the opening of a 15,000-square-foot facility in Wilmer, Texas, located at 605 N Interstate 45. With this greenfield expansion, FleetPride now will have 20 locations in Texas. “Wilmer is an attractive greenfield location for several reasons,” said Lee Stockseth, FleetPride president and chief operating […]
September 12, 2012
Business
Roush CleanTech debuts GAS-converted shuttle bus
Roush CleanTech this week debuted a propane autogas-fueled shuttle bus converted by its newest preferred industry partner, Green Alternative Systems. Using its existing sales and service channel, Green Alternative Systems – a certified Ford Qualified Vehicle Modifier alternative fuels installer – has partnered to provide installations for Roush CleanTech propane autogas fueling systems in the […]
September 12, 2012
Business
Ritchie Bros. to hold auction in Winnipeg
Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers will sell hundreds of equipment items and trucks at an unreserved public auction in Winnipeg, Manitoba, on Sept. 17 starting at 9 a.m. Each item will be sold to the highest bidder regardless of price – without minimum bids or reserve prices. Bidders can participate in the auction in person, online in […]
September 11, 2012
Business
Tremec names Holt VP
Transmission manufacturer Tremec announced the appointment of Jeremy Holt as vice president, where he will be responsible for marketing, sales, application engineering and strategic planning. Tremec’s prior vice president of sales and marketing, Lee Davis, will retire at the end of this year but will continue to engage in special assignments for the company. With […]
September 11, 2012
Business
WABCO to showcase vehicle products at IAA 2012
WABCO Holdings will showcase its vehicle safety and efficiency technology at the IAA Commercial Vehicles 2012 trade show Sept. 18-27 in Hanover, Germany. “At IAA 2012, we will show how WABCO’s global technology portfolio addresses customer requirements and increasingly stringent regulations for safer, cleaner, greener commercial vehicles around the world,” says Jacques Esculier, WABCO chairman […]
September 11, 2012
Business
Cummins, Hyundai to collaborate on midrange engines
Hyundai Heavy Industries Co. and Cummins Inc. announced a 50/50 joint venture partnership to manufacture midrange engines in Korea extending from 150 hp to 300 hp output for application in a wide range of Hyundai construction and industrial equipment. The Hyundai Cummins Engine Co. (HCEC) joint venture operation will be located in the city of […]
September 10, 2012
Business
Yokohama updates online fuel savings calculator
Yokohama Tire Corp. announced updates to its Fuel Savings Calculator, making the interactive Web-based tool more beneficial to commercial fleet owners and truckers. The Yokohama Fuel Savings Calculator is housed within the commercial Web section at http://www.yokohamatire.com/fuel_calculator/. “We want to show fleets how they can save money with Yokohama fuel-efficient products, and the new features […]
September 10, 2012
Business
Premium 2000+ Warranty Programs recognized for rapid growth
Premium 2000+ Warranty Programs announced it has been named by Inc. Magazine for the third time in four years as one of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies in the country, with more than 1,500 locations now using its aftermarket warranty services for commercial trucks. Premium 2000+ says its growth this year in 2012 – if […]
September 10, 2012
Business
JX Peterbilt-Appleton extends hours
JX Peterbilt-Appleton in Wisconsin announced it now is open from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday. The dealership offers full maintenance and repairs, parts sales and vehicle rental and leasing through JX PacLease. “The new extended hours make it easier for our customers to schedule maintenance and repairs or to acquire the parts […]
September 7, 2012
Business
Optronics names Wiland product manager
Lighting manufacturer Optronics International recently hired John Wiland as product manager, filling the position vacated by Jonathan Field, who was promoted to director of purchasing and supply chain management. “John has brought new energy and focus to our product development process,” says Brett Johnson, Optronics president and chief executive officer. “He has a great combination […]
September 7, 2012
Business
Hutchens announces staff changes
Hutchens Industries announced personnel changes at its facility. Ben Clark has been promoted to director of customer service and will oversee the operations of Hutchens’ customer service department and its representatives. Jerryl Henry has been named regional manager and will be responsible for sales in Arkansas, Louisiana, Extreme SW Missouri, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas.
September 7, 2012
Business
Eaton chief scientist co-authors book on commercial hybrids
Dr. Haoran Hu, chief scientist at Eaton Corp., has co-authored a book entitled “Advanced Hybrid Powertrains for Commercial Vehicles.” Published by SAE International, the 404-page book details the latest trends and technologies in the hybrid commercial vehicle market. The new book covers the gamut of technologies intrinsic to developing hybrid commercial vehicles, including traditional internal […]
September 6, 2012
Business
Bendix offers tips for CVSA Brake Safety Week
Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems announced its support of the annual Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance Brake Safety Week, which this year takes place Sept. 9-15. Aimed at reducing the number of highway crashes caused by improperly maintained or faulty braking systems, the Brake Safety Week campaign – also known as Operation Air Brake – employs teams […]
September 6, 2012
Business
Phillips’ Mexico facility receives DTNA Masters of Quality Award
Phillips Industries announced that its Manufactura Zapaliname facility located in Saltillo, Coahuila, Mexico, has been selected to receive Daimler Trucks North America’s Masters of Quality Award for 2011. In operation since 2007, Saltillo now joins Phillips’ California facility, which has won the award three times, in meeting DTNA’s high quality standards. Phillips’ Saltillo plant supplies […]
September 6, 2012
Business
TMD Friction touts T7400 brake pad for public transport buses
TMD Friction announced its T7400 brake pad for disc brakes developed specifically for European public transport buses. TMD Friction supplies the major European bus manufacturers, including Mercedes and Scania, with brake friction products for commercial vehicles, as well as suppliers such as ZF with the pads used in portal axles. TMD Friction says the low-wear […]
September 6, 2012
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