Trucks: Page 451

Daimler to rebrand Detroit Diesel

Daimler Trucks North America will rebrand its Detroit Diesel brand of engines to help expand the scope of the products offered by the 73-year-old engine manufacturer and allow it to fully embrace alternate fuel and unconventional powertrain technologies in the future. DTNA acquired the Detroit Diesel brand in 2003. Andreas Renschler, head of Daimler Trucks […]

October 16, 2011

Great Dane’s Jim Pines steps down as executive VP/sales, ops

Great Dane Trailers on Friday, Oct. 14, announced that Jim Pines, executive vice president of sales and operations, will step down from his role at the end of 2011 in order to devote his full attention to personal and family business concerns. Pines’ announcement comes in the wake of the tragic accident that took the […]

October 14, 2011

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DEF locator app available

An Air1 diesel exhaust fluid locator app is available for free on Android smartphones, DEF maker Yara announced. The Air1 mobile locator application allows drivers to locate the more than 600 outlets selling DEF. Both the Android and iPhone apps will be updated monthly to account for any new retail partnerships and to incorporate additional […]

October 14, 2011

Meritor Aftermarket to offer 3PL services to Vipar Heavy Duty suppliers

Vipar Heavy Duty has announced a new program with Meritor Aftermarket Services to offer third-party logistics services to the Vipar Heavy Duty supplier community. Under the agreement, Vipar Heavy Duty will work with Meritor’s logistics operation to bring 3PL services to the group’s approved suppliers. Vipar Heavy Duty’s says the new program will utilize its […]

October 14, 2011

Dunbar takes delivery of Freightliner M2 106 hybrid armored truck

Freightliner Trucks announced that Dunbar Armored has taken delivery of a hybrid-electric armored truck, a Freightliner Business Class M2 106 Hybrid. Configured for a wide variety of bodies and different applications, the Business Class M2 106 Hybrid is suited for stop-and-go and stationary power take-off (PTO) operations. Dunbar Armored, a privately-owned armored car service provider, […]

October 14, 2011

Del City releases new catalog

Del City, a direct supplier of electrical and automotive supplies, just released its newest catalog. The company serves the automotive, truck and trailer, marine, RV and agriculture industries with more than 4,200 products, including wire, fuses, terminals and switches. To request a free copy of the 394-page full-color catalog, call 800-654-4757 or go to www.delcity.net.

October 14, 2011

Cat touts Product Link telematic system on CT660 work truck

Caterpillar says it’s just good business for owners of trucks and equipment to protect their investment by knowing the location of these valuable assets, what they’re doing and how they’re performing. The Cat Product Link remote monitoring system—featuring robust new cellular hardware and an intuitive web-based user interface called VisionLink™—provides the information owners need to […]

October 14, 2011

JX Enterprises adds two new full-service dealerships in Indiana

JX Enterprises announced the addition of two new full-service dealerships in Indiana – Fort Wayne and Indianapolis – expanding the JXE network to 15 locations. Both dealerships – formerly owned by Utility Trailers of Indianapolis Inc., doing business as Utility/Peterbilt – officially begin operating as JX Peterbilt-Fort Wayne and JX Peterbilt-Indianapolis on Oct 10. Between […]

October 14, 2011

Miller expands EnPak Mechanic Series capabilities

Miller Electric is introducing the EnPak Hydraulic Tool Control (HTC), a new advancement with the EnPak Mechanic Series that allows simultaneous use of a mechanics truck’s hydraulic crane and 5- or 8-gallon-per-minute (gpm) hydraulic tools without needing to switch between crane and circuit controls. The HTC provides a common hydraulic power distribution location for easy […]

October 14, 2011

Georgia county adds 24 Freightliner M2 112 CNG trucks to fleet

Freightliner Trucks announced that DeKalb County, Ga., has ordered 24 Freightliner Business Class M2 112 compressed natural gas trucks for sanitation and maintenance applications. DeKalb County – considered one of the greenest counties in America – will power the new trucks using its methane gas-to-energy process that converts landfill waste to useable natural gas. By […]

October 13, 2011

Love’s Truck Tire Care joins Michelin Commercial Service Network

Love’s Truck Tire Care on Thursday, Oct. 13, announced that it has joined the Michelin Commercial Service Network, which delivers consistent service nationwide for trucking fleets at home or on the road, all ensured by certification and audit standards. Dealers in the network provide a consistent supply of new tires and retreads and 24/7 service. […]

October 13, 2011

Frost & Sullivan technology innovation award goes to Dana

Dana Holding Corp. announced that it has been awarded the Frost & Sullivan Best Practice Award for Technological Innovation for its work on the Spicer Diamond Series Driveshaft. “Dana has distinguished itself as the technology innovation leader in the driveline manufacturing industry,” says Kumar Saha, industry analyst at Frost & Sullivan. “The Spicer Diamond Series […]

October 13, 2011

Accuride announces CFO’s resignation

Accuride Corp. announced that James Woodward Jr., senior vice president of finance and chief financial officer, has resigned his position to pursue other opportunities. In order to ensure continuity, Gregory Risch, vice president and chief accounting officer, will serve as interim CFO effective immediately, while the company conducts an internal and external evaluation process to […]

October 13, 2011

Wabco announces agreement with Iveco

Wabco Holding announced that it has entered into a long-term agreement with Iveco to supply anti-lock braking systems with Wabco’s ESCsmart technology that faciliates electronic stability control for commercial vehicles. Wabco’s ABS and ESCsmart technologies will equip Fiat’s Eurocargo Euro 6 medium-duty on-road trucks starting in 2013 for series production in Europe. The multiyear contract […]

October 13, 2011

SKF earns NAPA quality award

SKF says it was presented with the NAPA Excellence in Quality award at the recent 2011 NAPA Supplier Summit in Atlanta. The award recognizes SKF for exuding quality in all areas of its business. “It gives us great pride to receive the Excellence in Quality award from NAPA,” says Mike McGrath, president, SKF VSM-North America. […]

October 13, 2011

Truck dealers record second-best selling month of 2011 in August

Used-truck retailers recorded their second best-selling month of the year in August, according to a new report by the ATD/NADA Commercial Truck Guide, the group announced Wednesday, Oct. 12. The average selling price of sleeper tractors also improved more than expected to levels on par with the best month of pre-recession 2008. As of August, […]

October 12, 2011

Eaton program lowers hybrid service replacement costs

Eaton Corp. announced a program that lowers the service replacement cost for its hybrid power systems electronics carriers. In addition, Eaton announced it will offer two auxiliary power generator options for its hybrid electric power systems that allow customers to use vital equipment without requiring the engine to idle for power generation. “We are now […]

October 12, 2011

Meritor Wabco releases Toolbox 10.0

Meritor Wabco Vehicle Control Systems released its Toolbox Software 10.0, a PC-based diagnostic program. Introduced in 1999, Toolbox continues to be enhanced, allowing technicians to view system faults and repair instructions, verify system integrity, adjust component operation and installation wiring. New features in Toolbox 10.0 include OnGuard diagnostics, generic inputs and outputs for RSSplus, and […]

October 12, 2011

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A new bill argues that EPA emissions safeguards shouldn't 'jeopardize human safety' in the cold. It would allow manufacturers to suspend derates at freezing temps and create a year-round DEF exemption for vehicles north of 59 degrees latitude.

Bill targets 'life-threatening' engine derates in extreme cold

A new Senate bill targets "life-threatening" engine shutdowns caused by emissions systems in cold weather.

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