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MitFuso offering oil pan heater on new Canter models
Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America announced that it is offering an oil pan heater to aid in starting its commercial medium-duty trucks in cold weather. The oil pan heater replaces block heaters that were available on earlier Fuso FE and FG models. The heater used with all new 2012 Fuso Canter models generates 420 watts […]
February 22, 2012
Business
Utility dealership announces loan, test drive program for new, customers
Utility Trailer Manufacturing Co. announced that its independent dealership, Allstate Peterbilt Group, has launched a loan and test drive program for all new and existing customers. Headquartered in St. Louis Park, Minn., the Allstate Peterbilt Group is offering new and existing customers an opportunity to test drive a Utility 4000D-X Composite dry van. Based on […]
February 22, 2012
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Snap-on offers ‘4×4 in Overdrive’ rebate program
Between now and April 27 with the new Snap-on 4×4 in Overdrive rebate program, a Snap-on purchase of $2,500 or more made on an approved EC contract is eligible for instant rebate savings ranging from $250 to $2,000. The rebate program has four escalating rebate levels (restrictions apply): • Net sale of $2,500 – $250 […]
February 22, 2012
Trucks
Michelin hails Commercial Service Network Anniversary
Michelin Americas Truck Tires is celebrating the first anniversary of its Michelin Commercial Service Network, a franchise network of commercial tire dealers committed to establishing standards for consistent, high-quality service across the U.S. The network has achieved some significant milestones in the last year including: Doubled nationwide coverage More than 1,700 TIA-trained technicians Auditing 100 […]
February 22, 2012
Business
Volvo Trucks launches Support Services aftermarket bundle
Volvo Trucks on Tuesday, Feb. 21, announced its new aftermarket offering – Volvo Trucks Support Services – designed to provide U.S. and Canada fleets with custom solutions to help maximize the performance of their transport operations. “The initial purchase of Volvo highway or vocational trucks is just the first step in the Volvo experience,” says […]
February 21, 2012
Business
Meritor moves 100,000 14X tandem drive axles
Meritor Inc. announced that it has equipped trucks with more than 100,000 14X tandem drive axles since its launch less than two years ago. “We would like to thank our customers for their support of our products,” says Joe Plomin, vice president, North and South America, Truck, Meritor. “They are the most important element of […]
February 21, 2012
Business
SmartTruck touts smaller undertray system
SmartTruck’s UT-1 System, the latest addition to the company’s family of UnderTray Systems, is a smaller version of the UT-6 System and has fewer components underneath the trailer. The UT-1 System features a two-component design that can be installed by one person in less than one hour and helps improve airflow and cooling over temperature-sensitive […]
February 21, 2012
Business
Phillips debuts male connector plugs
Phillips Industries’ Sta-Dry Weather-Tite Connectors are seven-way male connector plugs with integrated seals designed to stop moisture from entering the electrical system. One connector is an unbreakable glass-filled nylon connector, while the other is a hybrid combination using unbreakable glass-filled nylon and zinc die cast. Each connector has a 3-blade Nitrile wiper seal at the […]
February 21, 2012
Business
Vehicle Inspection Systems redesigns Website
Vehicle Inspection Systems announced a newly redesigned Website for its service automation, inspection and wheel refurbishing equipment. The company says the new www.VISCheck.net Website is easier to navigate and includes more information on its products. The site is linked to the new online shopping site, Store.VISPolish.com, where supplies, parts and complete machines can be ordered.
February 21, 2012
Business
Kenworth names 2012 Service Council
Kenworth Truck Co. has named its 2012 Kenworth Service Council, which is comprised of leading Kenworth service managers in the United States and Canada. The council’s mission is to help promote service and product improvements to further enhance Kenworth’s quality. Members of the 2012 Kenworth Service Council members are: Chairman – John Gibson, Truck Enterprises, […]
February 21, 2012
Business
Cummins names Casto executive director, corporate communications
Cummins Inc. announced that Carole Casto, a member of the company’s corporate responsibility program, is the company’s new executive director of corporate communications. “As Cummins grows into a global company, effective corporate communications takes great planning and strategic thinking to make sure the right message reaches the right audience,” says Marya Rose, vice president and […]
February 21, 2012
Business
Dana to focus on service, support as Eaton partnership winds down
The Dana-Eaton RoadRanger partnership initially was meant to be a 10-year deal, according to Steve Slesinski, director of global product planning for Dana Holding Corp. But the partnership proved to be so successful that it actually lasted for 14 years. Now, as the two companies begin to move away from the RoadRanger partnership, Slesinski says […]
February 20, 2012
Business
Great Dane kicks off national parts, service support program
Great Dane announced at the Technology and Maintenance Council Spring Meeting in Tampa, Fla., that it is dramatically expanding its existing national account program. The new AdvantEdge customer support program will provide enrolled members nationwide parts and service support from more than 100 Great Dane certified service providers, as well as consolidated invoicing, upfront repair […]
February 20, 2012
Business
Fontaine announces Renew flatbed rebuilding program
Fontaine announced at the Technology and Maintenance Council Spring Meeting in Tampa, Fla., that it is leveraging its long-established military refurbishing business to offer the Renew flatbed trailer rebuilding program for commercial truck fleets. Todd Anderson, vice president and general manager for the Renew program, said Fontaine can do just about anything necessary to turn […]
February 20, 2012
Business
ATDynamics debuts roll door TrailerTail design
At the Technology and Maintenance Council Spring Meeting in Tampa, Fla., ATDynamics announced its new RollTail, a rear-mounted aerodynamic fairing designed for truck fleets that operate trailers with roll doors. Previous TrailerTail designs have been for swing-door trailers. “Over half of the top 10 largest for-hire and private trucking operations in the United States depend […]
February 20, 2012
Business
Laydon introduces Hybrid248 trailer fairing
At the Technology and Maintenance Council Spring Meeting in Tampa, Fla., Laydon Composites unveiled its Hybrid248 fairing designed to be highly configurable and eliminate problems with low ground clearances. The new skirt mounts 8 inches inboard and is 32 inches high. Laydon also worked to make the Hybrid248 more durable in the field. A new […]
February 20, 2012
Business
Solus showcases new aerodynamic devices
At the Technology and Maintenance Council Spring Meeting in Tampa, Fla., Solus has a range of new aerodynamic devices for commercial trailers on display, including the Solus Split Skirt and Wheel Cavity Covers, both part of the company’s Air Conqueror line of aerodynamic fairings. Solus says its Wheel Cavity Covers are designed to enhance tractor-trailer […]
February 20, 2012
Business
TMD Friction touts Textar brake pad material
TMD Friction of North America announced that its air disc brake pad friction material, Textar T3070, has met the FMVSS 121 dynamometer requirements of TMC’s Recommended Practice No. 628 – “Aftermarket Brake Lining Qualification” – as verified by SAE’s Performance Review Institute. As a result, TMD’s friction material for 225 size calipers is listed on […]
February 20, 2012
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