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Bergstrom offers bus, specialty booster pump
Bergstrom Inc. launched its next-generation booster pump for the bus and specialty market. The new pump, which will be available for sale during the second quarter, pumps coolant to auxiliary heaters and is designed to be higher performing, more efficient, more durable and less prone to leaks. “One of the main flaws we saw with […]
March 21, 2012
Business
Jacobs develops engine brake for Cummins ISX12 G engine
Jacobs Vehicle Systems, a manufacturer of heavy- duty diesel engine retarding systems and valve actuation mechanisms, announced that it has developed its first natural gas engine brake for the Cummins ISX12 G. The engine brake by Jacobs will be offered as optional equipment and will be available in 2013. Jacobs says the engine brake is […]
March 21, 2012
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Cummins waste heat expander
Cummins Turbo Technologies is offering a look at its advanced waste heat expander prototype in Louisville, Ky. The system, which includes the Holset waste heat expander, can reduce fuel consumption by up to 6 percent, delivering fuel savings of between $4,000 (typical heavy-duty cycle) and $40,000 (typical high-horsepower cycle), depending on the application and engine […]
March 21, 2012
Business
Wabash National dedicates Innovation Center
Wabash National Corp. opened the doors to its new Innovation Center on Tuesday, March 20. The center is designed to showcase company contributions to the transportation industry and recent innovations, as well as incubate and launch future customer solutions. “This venue celebrates the past, present and future of Wabash National,” said Dick Giromini, president and […]
March 20, 2012
Business
Racor High Performance Air Dryer brochure available
The Racor Division of Parker Hannifin Corp. has released a new Racor High Performance Air Dryer brochure to provide information on Racor’s air dryer series. For a copy, call 800-344-3286 and request brochure No. 7821.
March 20, 2012
Business
Horton expands QuickShip warehouse program with Alberta location
Horton has enhanced its QuickShip warehouse program by adding a warehouse location in Calgary, Alberta, to service Manitoba and provinces to the west, and provide faster response to customer orders and reduce freight charges. In addition to the new warehouse location, the program also includes warehouses in Brampton, Ontario, which supports Manitoba and provinces to […]
March 20, 2012
Business
Meritor names Boe, managing director, Aftermarket, Europe
Meritor Inc. has appointed Michael Boe, managing director, Aftermarket, Europe, responsible for developing and implementing business growth and profitability strategies for the aftermarket business in Europe. He replaces Maurice Haft, who elected to retire after 33 years in the automotive and commercial vehicle industries. “Michael’s vast experience in Europe and extensive background in the commercial […]
March 20, 2012
Business
MFTA touts repair, maintenance parts program
Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America Inc. has developed a new repair and maintenance parts program for its medium-duty commercial trucks. The Diamond Value Parts Program is intended to supply authorized dealers and service points with a line of parts that provides added quality while offering pricing that allows them to compete more effectively with aftermarket […]
March 19, 2012
Business
Yokohama Tire launches Online Inflation Pressure Calculator
Yokohama Tire Corp. has launched an online-based resource tool designed to help fleet owners effectively manage the costs of tires through proper tire maintenance. The Yokohama Inflation Pressure Calculator recommends appropriate inflation levels, helping to prevent underinflation or overinflation that are often the culprit behind the most common tire wear and tire damage. “Tires are […]
March 19, 2012
Business
FleetPride opens new location in Ogden (West Haven), Utah
FleetPride, Inc., an independent aftermarket distributor of heavy-duty truck and trailer parts, announced that it has opened a new 8,000-square-foot location in Ogden, Utah, at 3200 S. Bouwhuis Drive, Suite 1, West Haven, Utah, which is 40 miles north of Salt Lake City at the foot of the Wasatch Mountains. “With the opening of the […]
March 19, 2012
Business
Continental’s TrukFix mascot gets a name
Continental Tire the Americas announced the winner of its naming contest for its truck tire emergency road service program’s mascot. Carolyn Laufer of Laufer Trucking in Hartford, Wis., provided the winning mascot name for TrukFix, the emergency road service program for Continental truck tire national account customers. The friendly mascot – who represents excellence in […]
March 16, 2012
Business
Omaha Standard Palfinger appoints dealers for Pal Pro Mechanic Service Vehicles
Omaha Standard Palfinger announced that it recently has appointed several new dealers to represent Pal Pro Mechanic Service Vehicles in the United States. Allegheny Truck Body will be expanding its territory to include the states of Pennsylvania, New York and New Jersey. Curry Supply has been appointed to represent the Pal Pro line of mechanics […]
March 16, 2012
Business
Horton recognized for WindMaster Revolution fan
Horton has been selected to receive a Bronze Intermat Innovation Award for its WindMaster Revolution high-efficiency hybrid-flow fan. Horton Europe was honored in the components, equipment and tooling category. The award will be presented at the Intermat show on April 16 in Paris. “We’re very pleased to receive this recognition of our continuous efforts to […]
March 16, 2012
Business
Hybrid-electric fact sheet available
Eaton Corp. has published a new educational fact sheet on hybrid-electric power systems for commercial trucks with information to help fleets determine whether the technology is the correct platform for their operation. The one-page two-sided color document (HYWP0001) is available free at www.roadranger.com. “More and more of our potential hybrid customers had been asking us […]
March 15, 2012
Business
Michelin honored by Frost & Sullivan for wide-base tire work
Michelin North America announced that it was honored with a Product Line Strategy award from Frost & Sullivan for its X One line of tires by developing a wide array of application-specific robust products that help fleets reduce operating costs through fuel and weight savings. “Michelin, through its longstanding commitment to wide-base tires, has been […]
March 15, 2012
Business
Kinedyne expands management team
Kinedyne Corp. announced three additions to its management team as a strategic move to expand its market presence in the original equipment manufacturer sector and to gain greater presence in international markets. Ralph Abato has accepted the newly created position of vice president of strategic initiatives, where he will leverage his 28 years in the […]
March 15, 2012
Business
Used commercial vehicle registrations hit record high in 2011
A Polk analysis of new and used commercial vehicle registrations (Class 3-8) in the United States finds 1.25 million units were registered during the 2011 calendar year. Used commercial vehicle registrations reached a record level for a calendar year of 791,288 units, surpassing the previous record of 671,887 units registered in 2010, a 17.8 percent […]
March 14, 2012
Business
FleetPride acquires Trane’s Diesel Service
FleetPride Inc., an independent aftermarket distributor of heavy-duty truck and trailer parts, announced that it acquired the assets of Trane’s Diesel Service Inc. in Idaho Falls, Idaho. This acquisition, terms of which were not announced, includes a 23,000-square-foot facility with 14 service bays located at 683 East Iona Road. “Trane’s Diesel is well-known within the […]
March 14, 2012
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