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IdleAir plans growth with $7M infusion

IdleAir has secured $7 million of growth financing and plans to add five more locations this year and 15 more in 2013, the company announced Thursday, Aug. 23, at the Great American Trucking Show in Dallas. The provider of truckstop electrification services operates 30 locations in 12 states, representing 1,600 parking spaces. It has 33,000 […]

August 23, 2012

TravelCenters to offer Michelin X One tires

TravelCenters of America, operator of TA and Petro Stopping Centers branded travel centers, announced on Thursday, Aug. 23, that it will begin offering Michelin X One wide-base tires by the end of September. The 445/50R22.5 X One XDA ENRG LRL, 445/50R22.5 X One XDN2 LRL, 445/50R22.5 X One XTA LRL and 455/55R22.5 X One XTE […]

August 23, 2012

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Chevron debuts Delo 400 LE Synthetic SAE 5W-30

At the Great American Trucking Show in Dallas on Thursday, Aug. 23, Chevron Products Co. announced its latest product, Delo 400 LE Synthetic SAE 5W-30, designed to provide improved fuel economy while meeting industry and engine manufacturers’ performance requirements. The mixed-fleet gasoline and diesel motor oil is suited for heavy- and medium-duty trucks operating both […]

August 23, 2012

GE Fleet Services launches green Website

GE Capital Fleet Services announced the launch of a new eco-focused Website at www.gefleet.com/eco that provides access to the company’s depth of knowledge regarding alternative fuels and related sustainable products. The new Website provides interactive tools designed to allow visitors to learn more about how GE Capital Fleet Services helps customers reduce costs, improve fleet […]

August 22, 2012

Multi Group Logistics selects Ryder for onsite maintenance

Ryder System announced it has been selected by Multi Group Logistics – a provider of expedited asset-based truckload service of general dry commodities based in Franklin Park, Ill. – to provide onsite maintenance for its entire fleet of trucks and trailers and a full-service lease for 205 heavy-duty tractors from Ryder. The Ryder On-Site Fleet […]

August 22, 2012

Republic Diesel expands in Lexington, Ky.

Republic Diesel announced it has purchased the assets and equipment of Truck Supplies Inc. in Lexington, Ky., and plans to merge the assets into its Lexington location. Republic Diesel says Truck Supplies’ sales and warehouse employees will be retained in the acquisition. “[This] purchase brings with it the opportunity to service a wider customer base,” […]

August 22, 2012

ATR Transmission Remanufacturing launches new Website

ATR Transmission Remanufacturing Inc. announced the launch of its new Website to show more information about its ISO remanufacturing processes, ATR product lines, “turnkey” program highlights, quality policy, technical bulletins and management team. It also features news/events and other information about ATR. ATR remanufactures all models of Allison transmissions, GM, Ford and Chrysler light-duty fleet […]

August 21, 2012

Nelson Global Products building new headquarters

Nelson Global Products has begun construction of a new corporate headquarters in Stoughton, Wis. The new $3.75 million 25,000-square-foot office building is expected to open in December and will house 124 product design engineers, along with marketing, sales, accounting and administrative support staffs. “We are an international company, but Stoughton will always be our home, […]

August 21, 2012

Continental Commercial Vehicle Tires announces staff changes

Continental Tire the Americas’s Commercial Vehicle Tire Business Unit announced the retirement of Roger Stansbie, director of truck tire technologies for the Americas. Stansbie, a 51-year veteran of the tire industry, retires effective Aug. 31 to return to his home country of the United Kingdom. “Roger’s contributions to Continental, and to the greater tire industry, […]

August 21, 2012

Polar Service adds Buckholz

Polar Service Centers recently named Jeff Buckholz regional field sales representative for the company’s Northeast territory, which includes New York, New Jersey and northeastern Pennsylvania. Buckholz has more than 20 years of sales experience in heavy-duty and automotive parts and service. He joins Polar Service Centers from AutoPartSource, an aftermarket parts distributor, where he was […]

August 21, 2012

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Gates honored for promoting automotive education

Gates Corp. was presented with the Friends of NACAT award by the North American Council of Automotive Teachers at the organization’s July conference in Tyler, Texas. The annual award is given to a company that is active in supporting NACAT in its mission to promote, update and improve automotive service education. Citing Gates’ educational offerings, […]

August 17, 2012

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