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Roush CleanTech celebrating propane’s centennial anniversary

To honor the upcoming 100th birthday of the propane industry, Roush CleanTech is joining the festivities at the Propane Centennial Celebration and Propane Clean Air Rally & Autogas Parade in Atlanta. These events kick off at the 2012 National Propane Gas Association Southeastern Convention & International Propane Expo April 14 at the Georgia World Congress […]

April 9, 2012

Caterpillar opens new parts distribution center in Mexico

Caterpillar Logistics Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Caterpillar Inc., announced the addition of a new parts distribution center in San Luis Potosi, Mexico. The 500,000-square-foot facility will employ up to 150 people and is expected to be operational mid-2013. The company says this investment represents the first of many aimed at enhancing parts distribution […]

April 9, 2012

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The new Volvo Trucks configurator

Volvo Trucks North America

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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The new Volvo Trucks configurator

Mudguard granted patent for V-Flap mudflap

Mudguard Technologies announced that the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has granted a utility patent for its V-Flap, an aerodynamic mudflap designed to be in unision with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Smartway program. Mudguard says the multifunctional eco-friendly truck mudflap features aerodynamics designed to help save fuel, hydrodynamics to suppress spray and splash and […]

April 9, 2012

Former Eaton chairman/CEO de Windt dies at 91

E. Mandell de Windt, Eaton Corp.’s chairman of the board and chief executive officer from 1969 to 1986, died on April 4. He was 91. De Windt was elected Eaton’s sixth chairman and CEO in 1969. His retirement in April 1986 culminated a 45-year association with the company. Only company founder Joseph Eaton was at […]

April 9, 2012

Meritor’s Burns named to Michigan Armed Forces Hospitality Center board

The Michigan Armed Forces Hospitality Center named Tim Burns, Meritor vice president of global defense, to its board of directors. Burns is the honorary chair for the upcoming Freedom Center Gala in May. “We are so pleased that Tim is joining the board,” says Ken Pratt, president of Michigan Armed Forces Hospitality Center. “His experience […]

April 9, 2012

JX Enterprises donates more than $25,000 to charities

Through employee generosity and corporate contributions, JX Enterprises recently announced more than $25,000 was donated to charities throughout 2011, including 15 local food banks during the holidays. Other organizations supported include the American Red Cross: Japan Earthquake, Pacific Tsunami Relief; Midwest Athletes Against Childhood Cancer; and the Special Olympics and its World’s Largest Truck Convoy. […]

April 9, 2012

DuraClass launches new Website

Dump body and hoist manufacturer DuraClass recently launched a new interactive Website at www.duraclass.com designed to maximize the interactive experience for end users and distributors. The refined navigation system, including a drop-down product menu, is designed to allow users to find information on DuraClass’s complete line of Class 3-8 dump bodies, hoists and related equipment […]

April 7, 2012

WABCO recognized for presence in China

WABCO Holdings Inc. has won top supplier awards in China from eight leading commercial vehicle manufacturers for the company’s performance during 2011. WABCO says this record achievement is recognition by the major Chinese customers that honored the company with 11 awards for excellence, innovation and quality. “A record number of leading Chinese manufacturers of commercial […]

April 7, 2012

Daimler recalling nearly 9,800 trucks for driver’s seat, steering wheel issues

Daimler Trucks North America has notified the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration that it is recalling select vehicles from three model year 2012 truck models for two separate defects. DTNA is recalling 8,747 model year 2012 Freightliner Cascadia and Western Star 4900 vehicles manufactured from Dec. 22, 2011, through Feb. 23 because the vehicles may […]

April 5, 2012

FMCSA OKs window tinting on commercial vehicles

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has confirmed to the International Window Film Association that window tinting is permitted on commercial motor vehicles. In a Sept. 26 letter to FMCSA, IWFA said “historically, the enforcement community and the trucking industry have clearly taken the position that ‘no’ film was allowed on any vehicle operated as […]

April 5, 2012

Cummins wants customers’ help with Website redesign

During the research phase of the MyCummins and Cummins.com redesign projects, the company’s Web redesign vendor, frog, categorized Cummins’ key themes as: • Proven Innovation (Visionary technology and a heritage of future-focused thought leadership); • Targeted Performance (Products universally recognized as best in class and fit for market); and • Global Impact (A commitment to […]

April 5, 2012

Old World sells chemical business to Thailand company

Old World Industries has concluded the sale of its chemical business, including the ethylene oxide/ethylene glycol manufacturing facility in Clear Lake, Texas, to Indorama Ventures PCL of Bangkok, Thailand. The deal was first announced publically in February. The Consumer Products Division of Old World Industries will continue to operate as a privately held corporation out […]

April 5, 2012

Buy a Snap-on socket set, get two free ratchets

Snap-on has a special offer to receive two free Snap-on ratchets with the purchase a 12-piece Torx Bit Socket Set (212EFTXY). “This is a great opportunity to get the high-quality tools you need at an unbelievable value,” says Gerry Beronja, director of customer marketing for Snap-on. “From the finest materials to superior ergonomics, every hand […]

April 5, 2012

Jacobs appoints Howell director, new technology

Jacobs Vehicle Systems, a supplier of commercial vehicle heavy-duty diesel engine retarding and valve actuation systems, announced the appointment of Thomas Howell as director of new technology, where he will play a key role in leading Jacobs’ efforts in developing new technologies that will serve the global market. Howell brings a wide range of technical […]

April 5, 2012

Isuzu Commercial Truck enhances Gold Star preowned coverage

Isuzu Commercial Truck of America announced enhancements to its Isuzu Gold Star coverage preowned truck program. In addition to existing 3-month/10,000-mile, 6-month/20,000-mile and 12-month/30,000-mile coverage for major powertrain components, Isuzu dealers now will be able to offer powertrain component coverage for 24 months/50,000 miles – whichever comes first – on qualified vehicles. Isuzu also announced […]

April 4, 2012

Great Dane Trailers expanding corporate offices

Expanding on the existing corporate office in Savannah, Ga., Great Dane on Wednesday, April 4, officially broke ground on the site of a new research and development campus that will serve as a hub for the company’s engineering and design initiatives and as an educational experience for both customers and employees. “”Over the past 30 […]

April 4, 2012

Parker’s Racor Division offers engine air cleaner

Parker Hannifin’s Racor Division designed its Eco-III-XL Series heavy-duty engine air intake filters to meet the demanding requirements of trucks, buses and equipment for agricultural, construction, turf care, forestry and mining applications. The air cleaner features a decreased pressure drop at higher airflows, four levels of protection, airflow rates up to 1,000 cfm and easy […]

April 4, 2012

Hamilton Caster touts tough wheels

Hamilton Caster’s Nylast wheels are suited for high-capacity applications in corrosive and sanitary environments. With a tensile strength of 11,000 psi and resistance to both moisture and many chemicals, Nylast wheels are made from solid-cast high-performance nylon with added impact strength and resilience. The Nylast material is formulated with finely divided particles of molybdenum disulphide […]

April 4, 2012

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4 Gen Logistics Vnr Electric Customer Event

Groups press states to leverage public funds to lower electric truck prices

Clean energy advocates are urging regulators in California, New York, and Washington to mandate ZEV truck price disclosure as a condition for state incentives.

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