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Volvo, Mack producing automated transmissions in Hagerstown, Md.

Volvo Trucks and Mack Trucks on Thursday, Aug. 16, both announced the start of production for their automated transmissions at their powertrain facility in Hagerstown, Md. Volvo celebrated the start of I-Shift production, while Mack began production of its mDrive. The $8 million Hagerstown investment includes creation of a new assembly line, installation of new […]

August 16, 2012

New Bridgestone app helps truckers connect

Bridgestone Commercial Solutions, a division of Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, recently launched a multi-platform mobile app for its Bridgestone Everywhere Network (b.e.n.). By selecting their location or entering a new location, truckers can find service, products or emergency help, complete with pinpoint maps offering directions to the most suitable dealers or truckstops. “Bridgestone Everywhere Network […]

August 16, 2012

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Frito-Lay expands all-electric fleet in California

Senior leadership from PepsiCo’s Frito-Lay North America division was joined last week by California Gov. Edmund G. Brown Jr.; Matt Rodriquez, secretary of the California Environmental Protection Agency; and Gregory Winterbottom, chairman of the Mobile Source Air Pollution Reduction Review Committee, to announce the growth of Frito-Lay’s California electric truck fleet. Once all of the […]

August 15, 2012

Firestone Industrial opens new heavy-duty facility in China

Firestone Industrial Products recently expanded its global air spring presence with the addition of a new manufacturing facility in Tianjin, China. Manufactured at the facility are the company’s Airide air springs, specifically designed to meet a variety of heavy-duty vehicle suspension applications. “This facility is the centerpiece of Firestone Industrial Products’ plan to meet the […]

August 15, 2012

Betts Spring launches new Website

Betts Spring Co. has launched a new interactive Website focused exclusively on its heavy truck parts distribution operation. The company says the Website at www.bettstruckparts.com reflects its line card and service operations strategically located in major West Coast markets in California, Arizona and Oregon. At the site, visitors can review the broad range of parts […]

August 15, 2012

Haldex promotes Macpherson to customer service manager

Haldex announced the promotion of Liz Macpherson to customer service manager. Macpherson began her career with Haldex in 1988 and has held various customer service responsibilities, including customer service group leader, customer service supervisor and most recently customer pricing and information manager/supervisor of specialty accounts (government, transit and automotive). According to the company, promoting from […]

August 15, 2012

Fras-le now producing off-highway brake disc pads in U.S.

Fras-le North America Inc. on Tuesday, Aug. 14, announced the company has started producing brake disc pads for the off-highway market at its manufacturing facility in Prattville, Ala. – the first time the company has manufactured products for the off-highway market in the United States. Fras-le said the move is in response to growth demands […]

August 14, 2012

Atro Engineered adds to Missouri facility

Atro Engineered Systems Inc. announced the addition of a third building at its Missouri manufacturing facility that will house a machine shop and onsite laboratory. The company says the expansion was necessary to accommodate its continued steady growth that can be attributed to the ever-expanding product line and ability to blend a urethane to meet […]

August 14, 2012

Great Dane announces new sales, branch ops structure

Great Dane announced the appointment of Jon Jeffries as vice president and general sales manager, responsible for leading the company’s sales functions, including dealer and branch sales, national accounts, flatbed sales, used trailer sales and sales administration. With more than 25 years in the trailer industry, Jeffries returns to Great Dane after 14-plus years working […]

August 14, 2012

Onspot names Rogers Eastern Canada regional manager

Onspot of North America announced that Justin Rogers has been named regional manager covering Eastern Canada, covering the provinces of Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, PEI, Nova Scotia and Newfoundland. Rogers, who starts his assignment on Sept. 1, has been with Onspot since 2010 as technical service representative. Onspot says Rogers is well versed on its […]

August 14, 2012

Kenworth plant recognized for waste prevention, recycling

The Kenworth Truck Co. assembly plant in Renton, Wash., recently received a 2012 Best Workplace for Waste Prevention and Recycling Award from the King County (Wash.) Solid Waste Division for its efforts to reduce, reuse and recycle. “The Kenworth-Renton plant fosters extensive waste prevention and recycling through an employee-driven comprehensive program,” said Daryl Simon, Kenworth-Renton […]

August 14, 2012

Betts Spring receives DTNA Masters of Quality Award for fourth time

Betts Spring Co. has been selected to receive the Daimler Trucks North America Masters of Quality Award for its efforts during 2011 in meeting the rigid requirements and expectations for suppliers to DTNA. This is the fourth time Betts has received this honor, having been previously recognized in 2002, 2007 and 2010. Betts Spring supplies […]

August 13, 2012

Eaton tabs Randrianarison to lead overseas group

Eaton Corp. has named Patrick Randrianarison president of the Vehicle Group in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA), responsible for leading Eaton’s automotive and truck businesses in that region. Randrianarison succeeds Nanda Kumar, who recently was named executive vice president of the Eaton Business System. Succeeding Randrianarison as Eaton’s president in South America and […]

August 11, 2012

Bergstrom names Leupold director, test and development

Bergstrom Inc., a provider in the design and supply of climate systems to the commercial vehicle industry, has named Alan Leupold director of test and development. Leupold brings to Bergstrom several decades of experience in commercial vehicle HVAC system design and testing. Prior to joining Bergstrom, he spent 39 years with CNH, Case and International […]

August 11, 2012

WABCO wins award from Paccar

WABCO Holdings Inc. announced WABCO in the Netherlands has been recognized with a top award for quality achievement throughout 2011 by Paccar. Paccar honored WABCO’s manufacturing facility in Meppel, the Netherlands, which supplies TriStop brake actuators for DAF trucks. Paccar’s measure of quality requires 50 or fewer defects out of every one million parts produced […]

August 11, 2012

BorgWarner recognizes employees for innovation

BorgWarner recently presented 2011 Innovation Awards to more than 100 employees from its worldwide operations for their contributions toward operational excellence, product development, customer excellence and collaboration. From this group, 13 employees received Chairman’s Innovation Awards for their exceptional contributions to the company’s success. “Innovation, collaboration and the pursuit of excellence drive our employees forward,” […]

August 11, 2012

Power Train acquires C. Colyer & Son’s, makes management changes

Power Train Service has announced the acquisition of Cincinnati-based C. Colyer & Son’s Truck Service, which operates 23 service bays in three locations and will continue to market itself under the same name. Former owners Kirk and Charlie Colyer also will continue in leadership positions with the company. “Through the addition of C. Colyer & […]

August 9, 2012

PalFleet names Helmeid GM of Nashville location

PalFleet Truck Equipment has appointed Bruce Helmeid as general manager of the company’s location in Nashville, Tenn. Helmeid brings more than 15 years of experience to the position. “Bruce’s experience developing chassis pools and OEM relationships as well as his overall industry experience make him a valuable addition to our leadership team,” says Ed Clowdus, […]

August 9, 2012

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