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Vipar Heavy Duty announces new executive committee
Vipar Heavy Duty on Friday, June 3, announced the new members of its executive committee effective immediately. Bill Nolan, president of Power Brake & Spring Service Co., is the new chairman of the board. In addition, Paul Raymond, president of Parts for Trucks Inc., is the vice chairman, and Dave Gerdes, chief operating officer of […]
June 6, 2011
Business
Recycled dunnage available for truck, rail, intermodal cargo
Paylode manufactures 100 percent recycled reusable dunnage for truck, rail and intermodal cargo. The company’s solutions are designed not only to protect product and cushion shipments in transit, but also to save money along the supply chain while protecting the environment. The dunnage can be used for hundreds of trips while helping to reduce product […]
June 6, 2011
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Pacbrake earns Navistar’s Diamond Supplier recognition
Navistar Inc. recently named Pacbrake Co. as a Navistar Diamond Supplier for 2010. Navistar says its Diamond Suppliers earn this distinction by their ability to meet and exceed performance expectations for quality, delivery and cost. Navistar also says its Diamond Suppliers are aligned strategically with its business goals and demonstrate a commitment to continuous improvement, […]
June 6, 2011
Business
McClure: Meritor began preparing for recession in 2006
At the Mackinac Policy Conference on Thursday, June 2, Chip McClure, chairman, chief executive officer and president of Meritor Inc., helped lead a panel discussion titled “Improving Michigan’s Economic Environment: Lessons from Business Leaders.” McClure was joined by Dick Dauch, co-founder, chairman and CEO of American Axle & Manufacturing, and Michael Duggan, president and CEO […]
June 2, 2011
Business
Xtra Lease Birmingham to reopen following tornado damage
Nearly six weeks after a tornado swept through Alabama and devastated much of the state, Xtra Lease announced that it will reopen its Birmingham location on Monday, June 6. A provider of trailer rentals and leases in the United States and Canada, Xtra Lease says it experienced great losses in the storm, including extensive damage […]
June 2, 2011
Business
TIA, Michelin kick off National Tire Safety Week
To recognize National Tire Safety Week June 5-11, the Tire Industry Association and Michelin Americas Truck Tires has released a truck tire training video for fleet operators, tire shop managers and maintenance technicians. The video details proper safety procedures when handling truck tires in the shop. “Michelin has generously supported the TIA Foundation for years […]
June 2, 2011
Business
Daimler/Mercedes-Benz U.S. Companies set Job Fair for June 6
Daimler/Mercedes-Benz U.S. Companies will hold a Job Fair hosted at the Mercedes-Benz Financial Services Headquarters in Farmington Hills, Mich., on Monday, June 6. Companies represented include Mercedes-Benz USA, Montvale, N.J.; Mercedes-Benz Research & Development NA, Palo Alto, Calif.; Mercedes-Benz Financial Services, Farmington Hills; Daimler Trucks North America, Portland, Ore., and Fort Mill, S.C.; and Detroit […]
June 2, 2011
Business
Goodyear debuts SmartWay-verified drive tire
Goodyear’s G572 LHD drive tire features the company’s proprietary Fuel Max Technology and is verified by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s SmartWay Transport Partnership. The G572 LHD replaces the G372A LHD, which features the same 30/32-inch tread depth but is designed for lower rolling resistance and improved dry and wet stopping distances, plus overall traction. […]
June 2, 2011
Business
MHC Kenworth-Oklahoma City opens eco-friendly dealership
MHC Kenworth-Oklahoma City recently celebrated its opening as MHC Kenworth’s newest and most environmentally-friendly dealership among its 41 Kenworth locations with a grand opening that drew more than 500 people. The grand opening featured a trade fair with 18 vendors and a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by MHC Kenworth executives Tim Murphy, Mike Murphy, Ken Hoffman, […]
June 2, 2011
Business
Wingfoot Commercial Tire opens new truck care center in Matthews, Mo.
Wingfoot Commercial Tire has opened a truck care center in Matthews, Mo. Wingfoot Commercial Tire Systems, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., operates more than 140 commercial tire sales, service and retread facilities nationwide. With the new service center in Matthews, Wingfoot Commercial Tire Systems has 37 on-highway Truck Care […]
June 2, 2011
Business
Fontaine Trailer names Rosen VP/heavy-haul sales and marketing
Fontaine Trailer, a provider of platform trailers, has named Dan Rosen vice president of sales and marketing for the company’s heavy-haul business based in Springville, Ala. Rosen is responsible for growing the business, adhering to 80/20 business principles, with a focus on enhancing the value delivered to customers. “We’re delighted to have Dan on board,” […]
June 2, 2011
Business
Volvo, Mack to move transmission assembly to Hagerstown plant
Volvo Trucks and Mack Trucks on Wednesday, June 1, announced plans to bring assembly of their transmission products to the companies’ powertrain plant in Hagerstown, Md. Volvo says that in order to meet growing demand for its I-Shift automated manual transmission, the company will make a $7 million investment to bring assembly of the transmission […]
June 1, 2011
Business
GreenMan subsidiary completes LNG test trials
GreenMan Technologies Inc. announced that its American Power Group Inc. subsidiary has successfully completed heavy-duty truck test trials in Australia utilizing APG’s Dual Fuel System operating on diesel fuel and liquefied natural gas. Last October, APG signed an agreement to carry out a test trial with Wesfarmers LNG Pty. Ltd., a subsidiary of Kleenheat Gas, […]
June 1, 2011
Business
Bendix recognizes top distributors through channel partner program
Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems is recognizing outstanding achievement in its Premier Distributor Program for the fifth straight year. This year, 34 companies earned the highest ranking of platinum in the channel partner program, recognizing distributors who have placed in the top 10 percent of the Bendix independent aftermarket distributor network, which covers the United States […]
June 1, 2011
Business
TMC Fall Meeting, TMCSuperTech2011 to be Sept. 19-22 in Raleigh, N.C.
The Technology & Maintenance Council of the American Trucking Associations will hold its 2011 Fall Meeting and TMCSuperTech2011 National Technician Skills Competition on Sept. 19-22 at the Raleigh Convention Center, Raleigh, N.C. The meeting theme, “Maintenance Solutions You Can Count On,” will be carried out through technical sessions covering management, training, product selection, regulations and […]
May 31, 2011
Business
Meritor names sales GMs
Meritor Inc. on Tuesday, May 31, announced the appointments of Matthew Stevenson as general manager, North American Field Operations & Marketing, and John Nelligan as general manager, OEM Sales & National Accounts. Both report directly to Joe Plomin, vice president, Truck Americas, Meritor. Stevenson is responsible for leadership of the North America field sales team, […]
May 31, 2011
Business
Colson Caster offers customers ‘spy’ testing
Colson Caster Corp., a manufacturer of standard and custom application caster and wheel products, has offered its customers the opportunity to “spy” on the testing procedures performed on their products. The company’s new program provides its customers, and potential customers, with video of custom wheels and caster products taken during Colson’s actual testing processes. “Our […]
May 31, 2011
Business
Dana strengthens drivetrain solutions for construction OEMs
Dana Holding Corp. has introduced new, integrated drivetrain systems that represent the company’s deepening support for construction OEMs in Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States. Dana presented its new Spicer TZL Series powershift transmission to the Russian market at the ConExpo Russia at CTT 2011 construction equipment show. Designed for added performance and durability, […]
May 31, 2011
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