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Hendrickson, AxleTech awarded two contracts by Navistar Defense
Hendrickson and AxleTech International announced they were awarded two contracts from Navistar Defense to equip 250 International MaxxPro Dash ambulances and 471 mine resistant ambush protected (MRAP) vehicles with independent suspension systems. Hendrickson and AxleTech have teamed to develop the suspension systems that will be delivered for vehicle integration under two recent U.S. Marine Corps […]
July 14, 2011
Business
Hendrickson Tiremaax Pro to make its national TV debut
Tiremaax Pro, a product for automatic inflation and maintenance of trailer tires, was unveiled in August 2010 by Hendrickson Trailer Suspension Systems. The product makes its television debut on Fox Sports Network’s national television series “Motorhead Garage” on Sunday, July 31, at 11:30 a.m. ET. Check local listings for times and availability. The show will […]
July 13, 2011
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Hino Trucks approved to use up to B20 biodiesel
Hino Trucks announced that its complete product line of Class 4-5 cabover and Class 6-7 conventional trucks now are approved to use up to B20 biodiesel. All 2011 and 2012 model year cabover and conventional trucks powered with Hino’s proprietary J-Series engines are approved to use biodiesel B20 blends that contain biofuel blend stock (B100) […]
July 13, 2011
Business
Kenworth offers Holland low-weight fifth-wheel slider system
Kenworth Truck Co. announced that it now offers the Holland Integrated Low-Weight Slider System designed to provide an average weight savings of 30 pounds over traditional fifth-wheel slider assemblies. The Holland ILS Fifth Wheel Slider System is available with any single suspension or with any tandem suspension up to a 40,000-lb. rating on selected Kenworth […]
July 13, 2011
Business
Bosselman, Wingfoot announce MaxxCare rewards program
Boss Truck Shops Inc., a subsidiary of Bosselman Inc., and Wingfoot Commercial Tire Systems, a subsidiary of The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., announced a new loyalty rewards program called MaxxCare, a card-based loyalty program that rewards drivers for purchases at participating Wingfoot (currently, only Wingfoot Truck Care Centers) and Boss Shop locations. At present, […]
July 13, 2011
Business
Betts Spring expands Spraydown distribution to trailer market
Spray suppression provider Betts Spring Co. has expanded its strategic alliance with Crane Plastics to now include the exclusive distribution rights of Spraydown Aero Guard Systems to North American trailer manufacturers and aftermarket distributors. Previously the strategic alliance between the two companies announced last February covered distribution rights for Spraydown products to tractor production and […]
July 13, 2011
Business
Talbert Manufacturing chooses Meritor Tire Inflation System by PSI
Meritor Inc. and Pressure Systems International announced that Talbert Manufacturing Inc., a producer of heavy-haul trailers and specialized transportation equipment, has chosen the Meritor Tire Inflation System by PSI as its preferred automatic tire inflation system. MTIS by PSI is engineered to be installed on any type of trailer, including van, liquid tank, logger, flatbed, […]
July 13, 2011
Trucks
Goodyear brings Duraseal technology to wide-based single tires
Wide-based single tires are here to stay. The benefits they offer regional and long-haul trucking fleets are undisputed: reduced weight and increased fuel economy are a definite win-win scenario for productivity and efficiency-minded trucking companies. But despite all the tremendous advantages they offer, wide-based singles have one major drawback when compared to dual wheel assemblies: […]
July 13, 2011
Business
Cummins’ Linebarger to succeed retiring chairman/CEO Solso
The board of directors of Cummins Inc. on Tuesday, July 12, announced the retirement of Tim Solso, 64, the Columbus, Ind.-based company’s chairman and chief executive officer since 2000. Solso will be succeeded by Tom Linebarger, Cummins president and chief operating officer. Linebarger, 48, has been with Cummins 17 years and was formerly president of […]
July 12, 2011
Business
Goodyear, Bosselman join Uni-Maxx Truck Care service network
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. and Bosselman Inc. on Tuesday, July 12, announced the formation of a new on-highway truck service network, Uni-Maxx Truck Care. Wingfoot Commercial Tire Systems, a Goodyear subsidiary, and Boss Truck Shops Inc., a subsidiary of Bosselman Inc., are the network’s first two members, participating through their on-highway Wingfoot Truck […]
July 12, 2011
Business
IC Bus, IMMI collaborate on seating system
IC Bus and IMMI have introduced the IC Bus BTI Seating System, a new line of seating designed to offer customers the capability to retrofit from IC Bus base seats to SafeGuard belted seats or integrated child seats at any point in the future as district needs change. “The new IC Bus BTI Seating System […]
July 12, 2011
Business
SAF-Holland expands in Turkey
SAF-Holland S.A. announced that it has strengthened its business in Turkey through the formation of a regional company, SAF-Holland Otomotiv, based in Istanbul. Mustafa Kasimli is the company’s general manager. Turkey is currently developing into one of the most important locations for the truck and trailer industry, according to the company. Almost all well-known European […]
July 12, 2011
Business
Two take top honors at Navistar Service-Technician Rodeo
Tom Marty and Luc Ouellet recently took home the Top Service Technician Awards at the 2011 Navistar Service-Technician Rodeo in Schaumburg, Ill., after going head-to-head with 10 other commercial bus and service technicians in a series of simulations designed to test technical skills and speed. Marty, a service technician for Mid-Sate Truck in Plover, Wis., […]
July 12, 2011
Business
Daimler Truck Financial to provide services to Mitsubishi Fuso Truck
Daimler Truck Financial announced it has reached an agreement with Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America to begin providing financial products and services for more than 175 MFTA dealers and their customers in the United States. DTF – which provides financial services for Freightliner, Western Star, Sprinter and Thomas Built Bus dealers and customers – manages […]
July 11, 2011
Business
Eaton strengthens remanufactured transmission offerings
Eaton Corporation announced it has increased the availability and coverage of its Reman transmissions through the addition of a new FLEX Reman line, ensuring fleets receive genuine Eaton quality and content. In addition, Eaton raised the standard warranty coverage of its entire heavy-duty Reman transmission portfolio to two years for linehaul and 18 months for […]
July 11, 2011
Business
Michelin debuts latest refuse tire
Michelin Americas Truck Tires’ XZUS2 for refuse applications is designed to deliver up to a 20 percent increase in removal miles over its predecessor, the XZUS tire, while the XZUS 280 retread size completes the XZUS Pre-Mold retread line for the most commonly used sizes in refuse applications. The XZUS2, available in a 315/80R22.5 size, […]
July 11, 2011
Business
Ritchie Bros. launches new services
Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Inc. announced the launch of a bundle of new value-added services for its customers in the United States, Canada and around the world. The company says these new services – which include detailed equipment information, real-time auction results, equipment financing, powertrain service warranties and property and cargo insurance – will complement and […]
July 11, 2011
Business
Penske receives 1,000,000th Allison 3000 Series transmission
Penske Truck Leasing announced that it has received from Allison Transmission Inc., a designer and manufacturer of medium- and heavy-duty automatic transmissions and hybrid propulsion systems, the company’s one millionth 3000 Series transmission. The historic unit has been specified in a Freightliner M2 chassis and is being used by longtime Penske lease customer East Penn […]
July 11, 2011
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