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Goodyear’s fleetHQ helped record number of trucks in June
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.’s fleetHQ program – which provides 24/7 emergency road service and other solutions for the commercial fleet industry – reported that during the month of June, when temperatures in many parts of North America soared into the high 90s, its Solution Center in Fort Smith, Ark., got more than 22,000 […]
July 18, 2011
Business
Betts Spring receives DTNA Masters of Quality Award for third time
Betts Spring has been selected to receive the Daimler Trucks North America Masters of Quality Award. Betts Spring was recognized for their efforts during 2010 in meeting the rigid requirements and expectations for suppliers to Daimler Trucks North America. This is the third time Betts has received this honor, having been previously recognized in 2002 […]
July 18, 2011
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Business
Grote appoints Hoskins to plant manager
Grote Industries announced that Ken Hoskins will be stepping into the role of plant manager for Madison operations. In this role, Hoskins will report to Tom Blades, vice president of operations for Grote Industries, and will be responsible for all manufacturing and warehousing functions in Madison.
July 18, 2011
Business
Stunt driver Mike Ryan races Freightliner Cascadia to mountaintop
The Mt. Washington “Climb to the Clouds” Hillclimb in Pinkham Notch, N.H., is not only the country’s oldest motorsports event, it is one of the most dangerous. The 7.6-mile serpentine tarmac and gravel road is lined with trees and dramatic dropoffs as it winds its way to the 6,288-foot summit of one of America’s tallest […]
July 18, 2011
Business
Navistar sues EPA again over ‘irrelevant’ SCR rule
Navistar has filed another suit against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, signaling the latest round in the ongoing battle between the exhaust gas recirculation-only engine manufacturer and its competitors, all of which are using selective catalytic reduction technology to meet 2010 diesel exhaust emissions regulations. Navistar opted to use in-cylinder EGR technology to meet the […]
July 15, 2011
Business
August is Driver Appreciation Month at Detroit Diesel
Detroit Diesel announced that it has designated August as “Detroit Diesel Driver Appreciation Month.” Throughout the month, truck drivers and owners will have the exclusive opportunity to visit the Detroit Diesel manufacturing facility for a special presentation, lunch and a behind-the-scenes plant tour. Guests also will receive official Detroit Diesel merchandise and an information packet. […]
July 15, 2011
Business
Penske debuts mobile Website for truck rentals
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Penske Truck Rental has introduced a new mobile Website at http://m.pensketruckrental.com that enables consumers to make truck rental reservations from virtually any smartphone. Now, when Penske customers access PenskeTruckRental.com from their smartphones, the site automatically becomes a mobile version. Penske launched the new mobile Website in response to growing demand from its truck rental customers. […]
July 15, 2011
Business
Kenworth offers transfer case PTO option on AWD medium-duty trucks
Kenworth Truck Co. announced that its all-wheel-drive Kenworth T270 Class 6 and T370 Class 7 models now can be factory-ordered with a power-take-off option on the two-speed transfer case. “This is a great option for our vocational customers who want to run their body-mounted equipment with a PTO,” says Judy McTigue, Kenworth’s director of marketing […]
July 15, 2011
Business
Eaton charging stations drive focus on electric vehicle infrastructure
Eaton Corp. recently announced it will showcase its full line of electric vehicle charging technologies at the 2011 Plug-In Conference and Exposition in Raleigh, N.C., July 18-21, in booth 209. The charging units are part of Eaton’s full range of products and services designed to provide infrastructure for EVs. Eaton also will provide service to […]
July 15, 2011
Business
Marathon touts premium brake linings
Marathon Brake’s HeatStar20 premium-grade brake lining is rated for 20,000- lb. axle loads and is designed for versatility, high performance and long service life, and is suited for a wide range of over-the-road hauling applications. HS20 meets federal regulations for brake effectiveness, fade and recovery in accordance with FMVSS 121 test procedures. The lining’s high-density […]
July 15, 2011
Business
Dieselcraft device uses centrifugal force to clean oil
Dieselcraft’s Magnum Model 180 AP Series Centrifuges are designed for more debris-holding capacity and to remove dirt and wear particles from oil without any plugging. The filters clean diesel engine oil via centrifugal force that separates the solid contaminates from the main oil supply while spinning the solids to the inside walls of the rotor, […]
July 15, 2011
Business
Fras-le expands Mordue’s role to medium-, heavy-duty segment
Fras-le North America Inc., a friction material manufacturer, announced that Randy Mordue is now director of sales and marketing for the company’s North American commercial and light vehicle aftermarket. Previously, he only was responsible for the light vehicle segment. His added commercial responsibilities extend to both medium- and heavy-duty vehicles. Mordue joined Fras-le in 2010 […]
July 15, 2011
Business
Volvo debuts factory-installed NG VNM daycab
Volvo Trucks says it is expanding its commitment to environmental care and energy security through the introduction of a natural gas-powered Volvo VNM daycab. The natural gas option is ideal for port drayage, pickup and delivery applications, grocery and beverage haulers, or any private fleet concerned about CO2 emissions. “Localized or closed-loop operations present a […]
July 14, 2011
Business
JARCO founder Jarvis passes away at 86
JARCO on Wednesday, July 13, announced the death of Casey Jarvis, the company’s founder, on July 10 at age 86. He is acknowledged as a pioneer in the design, manufacturing, and service of truck-mounted tanks for the propane delivery industry. Trained as an engineer, Jarvis began his career in 1947 as a salesman with Superior […]
July 14, 2011
Business
Alliance Truck Parts takes lucky winner to Victory Lane
Alliance Truck Parts, a leading provider of replacement parts for the commercial transportation industry, has announced the winners of its national Victory Lane Sweepstakes. The sweepstakes was held in conjunction with Alliance Truck Parts’ 2011 sponsorship of the NASCAR Nationwide Series No. 12 Dodge Challenger driven by Sam Hornish Jr. David Carlow Jr., from Bucksport, […]
July 14, 2011
Business
MaxxCare launches ‘Million Point Giveaway’ promotion
Boss Truck Shops Inc., a subsidiary of Bosselman Inc., and Wingfoot Commercial Tire Systems, a subsidiary of The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., announced a Million Point Giveaway promotion in association with MaxxCare, their new rewards program. The promotion is being offered in conjunction with Goodyear’s launch of its new Uni-Maxx Truck Care network, in […]
July 14, 2011
Business
Aero Industries appoints Boyd flatbed products manager
Aero Industries, a manufacturer in tarping systems and trailer accessories, announced Jeff Boyd has been named flatbed products manager, a new position at Aero. Previously the national account manager for the Conestoga 2, Boyd has more than 12 years of experience working with Aero Industries. In his new role, Boyd will manage the sales and […]
July 14, 2011
Business
Hissong Kenworth celebrates 50th anniversary
Fifty years ago, Robert “Bob” Hissong and Don Fritz struck up a business relationship that eventually became a lifelong friendship – and it all began with a Kenworth truck. Fritz was among Hissong’s first customers after Bob Hissong and his father and brother bought the Kenworth franchise and opened the second Kenworth dealership east of […]
July 14, 2011
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