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Celadon takes possession of 100,000th Great Dane trailer built in Terre Haute, Ind.

Great Dane’s manufacturing facility in Terre Haute, Ind. recently celebrated the completion of its 100,000th trailer. The 17-year old plant was the site of a ceremony and press conference on Wednesday, Feb. 1, to commemorate the milestone. “When our 100,000th trailer rolled off the production line, there was an immediate, overwhelming sense of achievement for […]

February 2, 2012

Met-Con chooses Minimizer fenders

Met-Con Companies, a Faribault, Minn.-based commercial and industrial large project construction company, announced the selection of Minimizer fenders for its fleet of trucks that hauls construction debris, fill and loose material. “Minimizer fenders are the perfect application for our construction tractors and trailers,” says Jason Stowe, Met-Con shop coordinator. Stowe says it’s important road debris […]

February 2, 2012

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FleetPride acquires Fleet Brake

FleetPride, an independent aftermarket distributor of heavy-duty truck and trailer parts, announced that it has acquired the assets of all of Fleet Brake’s U.S. operations; terms were not announced. This acquisition marks FleetPride’s entrance into the Idaho market and includes locations in Idaho Falls, Twin Falls and Pocatello. Utah acquisition locations include Vernal and St. […]

February 2, 2012

Bridgestone establishes mining tire unit, reorganizes commercial group

Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations announced the formation of an integrated mining tire business unit and the reorganization of the commercial group. The new business unit, Bridgestone Mining Solutions, combines all mining tire sales, service and sales engineering, as well as a select group of U.S. and Canadian stores, into one integrated structure. Shawn Rasey will […]

February 2, 2012

Fontaine adds routed aluminum siderail to Infinity line

Fontaine Trailer Co., a provider of platform trailers, now offers the patented RASR Routed Aluminum SideRail on its 2012 line of Infinity platform, dropdeck and twistlock container trailers. The RASR siderail is a one-piece aluminum extrusion designed to be lighter than steel while better withstanding impact damage. Fontaine says the design offers faster, easier and […]

February 2, 2012

Domestic Fuels & Lubes to distribute Blue Sky DEF

Prime Lube Inc., the parent company of Blue Sky East, announced that Domestic Fuels & Lubes of Chesapeake, Va., has become a distributor of Blue Sky Diesel Exhaust Fluid. Domestic Fuels & Lubes will offer the diesel fuel supplement to customers in Virginia and North Carolina. The company says distribution of Blue Sky DEF will […]

February 2, 2012

Alcoa updates, revises Wheel Service Manual

Alcoa has updated its Wheel Service Manual, a resource guide detailing safety instructions and precautions for truck rims and wheels. Alcoa says the manual has been fully revised for ease of reference and to reflect the latest policies and procedures shaping wheel maintenance. The latest edition includes updated content, graphics and pictures with more detailed […]

February 2, 2012

PPG to exhibit at NATM, TMC trade shows

PPG Commercial Coatings has announced it will be exhibiting at two major trade shows: the National Association of Trailer Manufacturers National Convention and Trade Show, and the Technology Maintenance Council 2012 annual meeting. The NATM event will be held Feb. 7-11 in Fort Worth, Texas, at the Fort Worth Convention Center. The TMC exhibition, under […]

February 2, 2012

Fontaine Modification marks 1,000 accident-free days

January 16th passed without incident at Fontaine Modification’s Charlotte, N.C., headquarters — and that was cause for celebration. It was the facility’s 1,000th day without a lost time accident, and a significant achievement for the 58 employees who work here. Fontaine Modification is a provider of truck modification services for OEMs, dealers and fleets throughout […]

February 2, 2012

Navistar submits MaxxForce 13 for certification

Navistar has submitted its MaxxForce 13 diesel engine to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for compliance testing, the company told attendees at a stock analyst meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 1. Last week, the California Air Resources Board notified Navistar that the company’s emissions credits for the MaxxForce 13 will expire Feb. 29. Most diesel engine […]

February 1, 2012

Navistar: Part defect leads to production halt

Navistar Inc. on Wednesday, Feb. 1, said it has halted production of its Class 8 truck models and will sustain a profit hit because of a part recall from one of its suppliers. At a stock analyst briefing, Navistar said it stopped production in mid-December until the problem can be remedied. It appears the affected […]

February 1, 2012

Bendix issues statement on potential AT-6 brake valve defect

Bendix has issued the following statement regarding reports detailing a potential defect in its AT-6 brake valve: “Safety and customer satisfaction are a top priority at Bendix. When concerns arise, we do everything possible to provide accurate information and to ensure the fastest and least disruptive resolution possible. Bendix has identified a potential defect in […]

February 1, 2012

Dana expands SVL aftermarket drivetrain offering for older vehicles

Dana Holding Corp. announced it will extend its SVL aftermarket drivetrain product line to include additional heavy-duty components and, for the first time, light-duty axle components. SVL products offer replacement parts designed specifically for post-warranty vehicles. Availability of the extended product line is targeted for the second quarter and will include Dana-approved center support bearings […]

February 1, 2012

Haldex relocates friction center near Harrisburg, Pa.

Haldex announces the relocation of its friction center near Harrisburg, Pa. The company says the new facility, located in Middletown, has increased production capacity with an improved layout to optimize process flow and the addition of a specialized transit shoe production cell. The facility also features an upgraded training room with a complete air brake […]

February 1, 2012

Dietemann named president of Quality Trailer Products

Polar Corp. named Chris Dietemann president of Quality Trailer Products, which supplies original components and aftermarket parts for light-duty and heavy-duty trailers. He succeeds Jim Painter, who has been appointed president of Polar Tank Trailer. Dietemann will be responsible for Polar’s growing trailer parts manufacturing and distribution business. With four assembly plants and 19 service […]

February 1, 2012

Navistar-led partnership plans natural gas initiative

Navistar Inc. and natural gas provider Clean Energy Fuels Corp. on Wednesday, Feb. 1, announced a plan to develop gas-powered medium-duty and heavy-duty trucks and a nationwide infrastructure to fuel them. The plan includes financial incentives to enable customers to see a quick return on a premium of about $35,000 for the new technology. That’s […]

February 1, 2012

Worldwide Equipment New East Trailer Dealer

Worldwide Equipment Inc. a truck equipment company with 15 full-service dealerships in six states, has been named an authorized dealer for East Manufacturing. Worldwide Equipment will offer East’s full line of dump, flatbed and refuse trailers at 13 of its dealerships located in Kentucky, Tennessee, West Virginia and Virginia. “The entire staff at Worldwide Equipment […]

February 1, 2012

Painter named president of Polar Tank Trailer

Polar Corp. appointed Jim Painter president of Polar Tank Trailer, a manufacturer of aluminum, stainless-steel and carbon-steel tank trailers. Painter will be responsible for overall performance of the division, including three manufacturing plants, the dealer network and several strategic initiatives related to the growth of the tank trailer industry. Painter was president of Quality Trailer […]

February 1, 2012

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