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Dana to buy Axles India Ltd.’s commercial vehicle axle business

Dana Holding Corp. announced that it has signed a definitive agreement with Axles India Ltd. (AIL) to acquire select assets of AIL’s commercial truck axle business. Under terms of the agreement, Dana will assume full ownership of AIL’s axle drive head and final axle-assembly operations. The axle drive head includes the pinion, ring gear, differential […]

April 25, 2011

FleetPride opens regional distribution center in Lawrenceville, Ga.

FleetPride Inc., an independent aftermarket distributor of heavy-duty truck and trailer parts, announced the opening of its new 150,000-square-foot regional distribution center in Lawrenceville, Ga. Located at 2406 Tech Center Parkway, this regional distribution center will service the heavy-duty transportation market in the southeastern United States. “FleetPride chose this location because it allows for overnight […]

April 25, 2011

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New Kenworth Truck Models brochure now available at dealerships

The latest Kenworth Truck Models brochure now is available from Kenworth dealers in the United States and Canada. The brochure offers key features, advantages and benefits information in sections covering the T700, T660, T800, W900, T440 and T470 medium-duty, off-highway and Paccar engines. The brochure also includes black and white photographs and interesting information on […]

April 25, 2011

Davco offers diesel fuel tank pump

Davco Technology’s Shop Pro FXP is designed for sweeping diesel fuel tanks to remove water and contaminants, filter the fuel when transferring to another tank and prime diesel engines. The priming pump is designed for performance and durability when filtering fuel and priming fuel systems. Shop Pro FXP features include: • A large-capacity Fuel Pro […]

April 25, 2011

Wabco appoints chief quality officer

Wabco announced that Kazuo Kawashima has been named chief quality officer, responsible for further powering how Wabco ingrains quality across the value chain throughout its global organization. Kawashima will reinforce the company’s capabilities to satisfy customer expectations for quality, service and value. Most recently, Kawashima was president of Ichikoh Industries Ltd., a publicly listed company […]

April 25, 2011

Heckmann orders 200 Peterbilt Model 367 NGVs

Heckmann Corp. has partnered with Peterbilt Motors Co. to transition its tractor-trailer fleet from traditional diesel vehicles to natural gas vehicles with the purchase of 200 Model 367 vehicles. “Peterbilt’s clean-powered alternative fuel platforms provide customers an innovative and economic solution that delivers high-quality performance and fuel efficiency to support their business objectives,” says Bill […]

April 23, 2011

ConocoPhillips lubricants now available at Flying J

U.S. lubricants supplier ConocoPhillips Co. announced the availability of its Kendall Synthetic Blend Motor Oils and transmission fluid in Pilot Flying J locations nationwide. Based on a new business relationship, Pilot Flying J travel centers, truck care centers and fuel stops now will offer Kendall Super-D XA Synthetic Blend Heavy Duty Engine Oil with Liquid […]

April 23, 2011

Volvo Trucks North America names 2010 Dealers of the Year

Volvo Trucks North America recently announced its 2010 Dealers of the Year for the United States and Canada. The annual award honors each dealership’s entire organization and its employees for overall accomplishment and performance. Selection criteria for the annual award includes outstanding performance in new truck and parts sales, growth in market share, penetration of […]

April 23, 2011

Polar enhances manufacturing, services, hires 500 employees

Polar Corp., a full-line tank-trailer manufacturing, parts and service organization, on Friday, April 22, announced initiatives to reduce production lead times and expand after-sale support for customers that transport fuel, chemicals, propane, food and other products. “Tank fleets are challenging their suppliers to help them be more competitive and efficient,” says Ted Fick, chief executive […]

April 23, 2011

Eigen Capital acquires Plews & Edelmann

Private equity firm Eigen Capital announced the completion of its acquisition of Dixon, Ill.-based Plews & Edelmann from British industrial conglomerate Tomkins. Terms were not released. Plews & Edelmann products include power steering hose assemblies, precision-engineered brass fittings, air accessories, air hoses, tire repair, tire hardware, tire gauges, lubrication equipment and lubrication greases, oils and […]

April 23, 2011

Daimler Trucks North America flips the switch for 1,560 solar panels

Daimler Trucks North America commemorated, with a “Switch On” ceremony, its Cleveland, N.C., Freightliner Truck Manufacturing Plant’s status as a Duke Energy distributed generation solar energy site. Through a 25-year contract, DTNA is providing the land to support 1,560 solar panels, owned and operated by Duke Energy. This photovoltaic solar field project is projected to […]

April 23, 2011

Yokohama Tire receives award from Fullerton Chamber of Commerce

Yokohama Tire Corp. has been named recipient of the 2011 Presidents’ Business Achievement Award by the Fullerton (Calif.) Chamber of Commerce, which annually recognizes businesses for their innovation, entrepreneurship and outstanding business citizenship. Yokohama was awarded the top honor in the large business category. “We are honored to receive this recognition,” says Takao Oishi, president […]

April 23, 2011

Navistar eStar sponsors Earth Day New York’s CO2 E Drive

eStar, the all-electric truck by Navistar, was a sponsor and participant in the Earth Day New York CO2 E Drive on Friday, April 22. The event helped raise climate change awareness and featured a parade of environmentally-friendly vehicles painting a virtual “E” on the streets of New York. Using GPS technology, the “E” route progress […]

April 23, 2011

IC Bus makes special hybrid bus delivery to ‘Canada’s Greenest School’

At a recent event to bring awareness to Earth conservation, Burnaby North Secondary School in Burnaby, British Columbia, was given a new plug-in hybrid school bus from IC Bus. The school received the hybrid bus after winning the title of “Canada’s Greenest School.” Sixteen year-old Jennifer Hoa’s Canada’s Greenest School contest entry, a video titled […]

April 21, 2011

Navistar’s engine components business to recall workers, hire more

Navistar International Corp. announced that its expanding engine components business, PurePower Technologies will add jobs to the Indianapolis community. The company will recall 150 workers by June and plan to hire 100 additional workers by 2014 at the Indianapolis foundry that makes cylinder blocks and heads. “The Indianapolis foundry is a vital part of our […]

April 21, 2011

Trail King debuts Advantage Plus! Series Hydraulic Detachable

Trail King’s Advantage Plus! Series Hydraulic Detachable Gooseneck (HDG) trailer features a new gooseneck design, as well as a long list of new standard equipment. The detachable gooseneck system still includes self-lifting hydraulic cylinders, nonground bearing design and V-shaped alignment guide. The Advantage Plus! Series HDG also features a new 5-position gooseneck door adjustment designed […]

April 21, 2011

Rush Enterprises announces promotions

Rush Enterprises Inc. announced the promotions of Steven Keller to senior vice president, chief financial officer and treasurer, and Derrek Weaver to senior vice president, general counsel and corporate secretary. The company also appointed Corey Lowe to the newly created position of senior vice president of Peterbilt Dealerships. Keller has served as vice president, CFO […]

April 21, 2011

Toyo adds Koczan to sales team

Tire U.S.A. Corp. announced the hiring of Edward Koczan as regional sales manager. He is responsible for the sales region that includes Nevada, Northern California and Utah. Koczan has a background in the UHP product segment as well as customer service and account management. He previously worked for The Tire. “We welcome Edward to our […]

April 21, 2011

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Show me the money: Drivers report falling pay, shrinking miles and pay disputes with carriers

Almost one-third of drivers say they have experienced payroll discrepancies as take-home pay falls and miles follow.

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

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