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FedEx orders Reach vans from Isuzu, Utilimaster

Isuzu Commercial Truck of America and Utilimaster announced that FedEx Express has placed a large order for the all-new Reach commercial walk-in van. The vehicles are to be delivered to FedEx by the end of 2011. FedEx Express has been operating five Reach pilot vehicles on multiple delivery routes in Arkansas, Tennessee and Michigan since […]

November 13, 2011

Peterson recognized by Caterpillar for supplier quality

Peterson Manufacturing Co. announced that it has earned Caterpillar Inc.’s 2010 Supplier Quality Excellence Process Award after meeting and exceeding eight stringent business performance metrics established by Caterpillar. Certification for this award was completed in November 2010, with Caterpillar officials personally delivering the honor to their local headquarters recently. “It’s great that our dedicated team […]

November 13, 2011

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ABC Companies selects Detroit Diesel DD13

Detroit Diesel announced that ABC Companies has selected the Detroit Diesel DD13 engine for its initial introduction into the 2010 emissions offerings of its 2011 model year motor coaches. ABC Companies is the U.S.-based distributor of renowned Belgian motorcoach manufacturer Van Hool NV. The relationship between Detroit Diesel and Van Hool began more than 20 […]

November 13, 2011

Alliance offers back-up alarms

Alliance Truck Parts’ back-up alarms conform to SAEJ994 standards and can be used on construction or agricultural machinery. The alarm offers waterproof construction using rugged ABS plastic to help withstand pressure washing, harsh environments and impacts without damage. The unit’s housing is designed to focus its 97-decibel standard one-beep-per-second output to the rear. The unit’s […]

November 13, 2011

Western Star 2012 calendar action-packed

Western Star Truck Sales Inc. announced its 2012 calendar is now available to order. Playing off of last year’s parks and recreation-style illustrated calendar, the “action-flick”-themed 2012 edition showcases fictitious, feature film-style poster art starring Western Star trucks. Each month’s original artwork pays homage to a different movie genre while incorporating various Western Star applications, […]

November 13, 2011

Meritor support Detroit airport greeting area for military

Meritor Inc. announced a two-year pledge totaling $20,000 from the Meritor Trust Fund to support the new Freedom Center located in the McNamara Terminal at Detroit Metropolitan Airport. The Freedom Center is a reception and hospitality area designed to welcome military service members and their families to Detroit, whether passing through or in Detroit for […]

November 13, 2011

Freightliner launches new sales incentives for Business Class M2, 114SD

Freightliner Trucks announced its Work Smart Strong Finish Retail Sales program. Available in the fourth quarter of 2011, the limited-time offer provides special incentives for new Freightliner Business Class M2 trucks or Freightliner 114SD trucks in dealer or corporate inventory financed or leased with Daimler Truck Financial. In addition to the rates now available from […]

November 11, 2011

Thermo King unveils Wall of Innovation, launches scholarship

Thermo King, a manufacturer of transport temperature control systems for a variety of mobile applications, unveiled a wall of innovation recognizing 372 patents held by the company at the company’s headquarters in Bloomington, Minn. Thermo King also demonstrated its commitment to inspiring innovation in the next generation of engineers by introducing the Frederick Jones Innovation […]

November 11, 2011

Mack highlighted for being ‘Made in America’

Mack Trucks Inc. will be featured on the Travel Channel’s “Made in America” series next Tuesday, Nov. 15th at 8 p.m. ET. In the episode, host George Motz works side by side with production technicians at the Mack Macungie Assembly Operations in the Lehigh Valley region of Pennsylvania, where he tries his hand at a […]

November 11, 2011

Vipar Heavy Duty enjoys record turnout at Annual Business Conference

A record turnout highlighted the 2011 Vipar Heavy Duty Annual Business Conference, held Oct. 16-21 at the JW Marriott Starr Pass in Tucson, Ariz. More than 90 percent of Vipar Heavy Duty stockholders, supplier partners and industry associates from the United States, Canada and Mexico were in attendance for the event that included a tradeshow […]

November 11, 2011

Double Coin unveils fuel-efficient super wide tire

Double Coin’s new FT125 super wide low rolling resistance trailer position tire is the fourth addition to the EPA SmartWay Verified Technology fuel efficient line which includes the FR605, FD405, and the FT105. “Once again, with the introduction of the FT125 and the soon to follow FD425 super wide drive position tire, Double Coin leads […]

November 10, 2011

Freightliner names Top 50 Elite Dealerships

Freightliner Trucks today announced that it has awarded its top 50 dealer sales professionals “Elite” status through its annual Leland James Sales Achievement program. Created in 2003 and named after Freightliner Trucks’ founder Leland James, the program recognizes and rewards outstanding sales results from dealerships in the United States and Canada. Recipients were selected for […]

November 10, 2011

Mitsuhata named president/CEO of Toyo Tire U.S.A. Corp.

Toyo Tire & Rubber Co. announced the appointment of Tatsuo Mitsuhata as president and chief executive officer of Toyo Tire U.S.A. Corp. beginning Jan. 1, 2012. Currently serving as general manager of sales strategy in the Toyo Tire Overseas Sales Division, Mitsuhata previously worked at TTC from 1994 to 1998 as the company’s coordination manager. […]

November 9, 2011

East names Edwards western region manager

Jim Edwards has joined East Manufacturing as western region manager, replacing Ron Downs, who is retiring. Edwards will be responsible for sales and support of all East product lines and will be assisting dealers and fleets on sales and training, as well as working to expand the company’s dealer network in the Midwest and Western […]

November 9, 2011

Kentucky Trailer announces personnel moves

Kentucky Trailer announced two promotions at Kentucky Trailer Technologies, its specialty trailer and vehicle division located near Detroit in Walled Lake, Mich.: Tom Harper to vice president of sales, marketing and business development, and Brooks Boughton to vice president of operations. Harper will be responsible for sales operations, marketing, new business development and administrative functions […]

November 9, 2011

Joe Gibbs driver named Freightliner “Run Smart” champion

The Freightliner Trucks Run Smart Hauler Challenge has come to an end, with Tom “Thumper” McCrimmon, driver of the Number 20 hauler for Joe Gibbs Racing, claiming the $30,000 grand prize and the coveted Freightliner Trucks trophy. Freightliner Trucks, the official hauler of NASCAR, holds the competition every year to test the driving abilities of […]

November 9, 2011

Yara opens new DEF terminal in Houston

Yara North America Inc., a producer of diesel exhaust fluid, announced the opening of its new storage terminal in Houston with the arrival of its first shipment of Air1 DEF from the company’s plant in Sluiskil, Netherlands. Yara says the storage facility will provide fleets and retail outlets throughout Texas as well as its bordering […]

November 8, 2011

Continental Tire plant expansion yielding quick results

Employees at the Continental Tire plant in Mt. Vernon, Ill. saw the first tires from the recently announced expansion project produced ahead of schedule. “I am very proud of our great team here in Mt. Vernon,” says Benny Harmse, vice president of manufacturing. Harmse says the team worked diligently to ensure the success of the […]

November 8, 2011

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