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Thermo King debuts new cooling solutions
Thermo King on Thursday, March 31, introduced two new roofline application cooling solutions for smaller large-commercial van fleets – the V-520 RT for fresh applications, and the V-520 RT MAX for frozen applications. “We’re pleased to offer our customers who prefer large commercial vans an industry-leading solution that significantly increases their cooling capacity for city […]
April 1, 2011
Business
Ultra-capacitor designed to replace batteries, help start truck
Maxwell Technologies will market a device later this year called an ultra-capacitor that will replace one or two truck batteries and help start a truck, the company announced Thursday, March 31. The unit is dry, maintenance-free, saves weight and provides a line of protection against no-starts, said Dennis Flynn, director of marketing research and brand […]
April 1, 2011
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Dometic launches new line of camera systems
Dometic’s Waeco PerfectView RVS camera systems, available in color or black and white, use infrared LED technology to help enhance night vision and have a wide-angle lens with a large picture angle. They come with an adjustable anti-dazzle sunshield to reduce glare and have impact and vibration protection, an automatic motor-operated shutter to help protect […]
April 1, 2011
Business
Truck boxes upgraded for added security, durability, organization
Knaack and Weather Guard Truck Equipment have redesigned their Hi-Side Truck Boxes for improved security, durability and organizational solutions for construction, municipal and field service professionals. A weather-resistant gutter design helps channel rain and snow off the box to keep its contents dry, while a drill-resistant lock core helps protect against theft and vandalism and […]
April 1, 2011
Business
Equipment
Cat launches on-highway truck, Freightliner recommits to vocational truck market, and alt-fuel vehicles and new truck launches dominate the NTEA Work Truck Show are among the equipment news issues featured.
April 1, 2011
Business
Volvo Trucks to ramp up production, recall 700 employees
Volvo Trucks North America on Wednesday, March 30, announced that in response to increased demand, the company will ramp up production at its plant in New River Valley, Va., and recall about 700 employees. The ramp-up – which includes adding a second shift – and associated recalls will take place in several stages between May […]
March 30, 2011
Business
Peterbilt standardizes air disc brakes on entire Class 8 line
Peterbilt will make front-axle air disc brakes standard across its entire Class 8 truck and tractor line. The announcement capped a highly upbeat press briefing Wednesday, March 30, in which Paccar vice president and Peterbilt general manager Bill Jackson noted that Peterbilt capital investments of more than $30 million are coming to fruition just as […]
March 30, 2011
Business
Kenworth offers new specs for T660
Kenworth Truck Co.’s new T660 regional hauler configuration offers shorter wheelbases, tighter chassis packaging, enhanced maneuverability and weight savings, the company announced Wednesday, March 30. The “option is especially useful for regional haulers interested in operating aerodynamic trucks,” said Preston Feight, Kenworth chief engineer. It offers “the same styling and lighting advantages – and similar […]
March 30, 2011
Business
Cummins sees 6% fuel economy gain
Cummins is achieving a 6 percent improvement in fuel economy in its 2010 engine compared with 2007 technology, Steve Charlton, vice president and chief technical officer of engine business, said Tuesday, March 29. Charlton credited the fuel economy improvement to optimized combustion. “Using our extensive bank of real-world data from customer field units and by […]
March 30, 2011
Business
Bendix offers collision mitigation technology
Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems on Wednesday, March 30, announced the launch of Bendix Wingman Advanced, a collision mitigation technology that expands on the Bendix Electronic Stability Program (ESP) full-stability system and features adaptive cruise control with braking features. Using a radar sensor mounted to the front of the vehicle, Bendix Wingman Advanced delivers both warnings […]
March 30, 2011
Business
ArvinMeritor officially changes name back to Meritor
ArvinMeritor Inc. on Wednesday, March 30, announced that it officially has changed its name to Meritor Inc., and that with the divestitures of its light vehicle businesses now completed, the company is focused on commercial vehicle and industrial markets in every major region of the world. “Changing the company’s name back to Meritor gives us […]
March 30, 2011
Business
ATDynamics offers smaller TrailerTail
Trailer aerodynamics parts manufacturer ATDynamics on Wednesday, March 30, unveiled the TrailerTail Nano, a smaller version of the company’s rear-drag-reducing trailer add-on. The Nano is roughly half the size of the original TrailerTail, is designed for use in inner-city operations and pup-trailer fleets, and complies with Canadian regulatory requirements, said Babur Ozden, ATD chief operating […]
March 30, 2011
Business
Carrier introduces APX control system
Carrier Transicold on Wednesday, March 30, introduced a new control system called APX for one of its transport refrigeration units that features distributed electronics for increased reliability and simpler troubleshooting. Dave Kiefer, director of marketing and product management, said the system’s goal was to replace the standard control box, which can be hard to troubleshoot, […]
March 30, 2011
Business
Utility aftermarket parts D.C. moves to larger location
The aftermarket parts distribution center of Utility Trailer Manufacturing Co. has moved to a new location in Batavia, Ohio. The new distribution center is more than three times larger than the previous location in Sharonville, Ohio. The new location encompasses 21 acres of land with a 243,000-square-foot warehouse, a 10,000-square-foot office, 24 dock doors and […]
March 30, 2011
Business
Dana names Wood CEO/president; Devine to retire June 30
Dana Holding Corp. on Wednesday, March 30, announced the appointment of a new chief executive officer and president, Roger Wood, effective April 18. Wood is a long-time employee of BorgWarner Inc., where he has been an executive vice president, and group president and general manager of its Engine Group. John Devine, Dana’s executive chairman, who […]
March 30, 2011
Business
Dana reaches new international agreements with unions
Dana Holding Corp. on Tuesday, March 29, announced that it has reached new three-year international labor agreements with the United Auto Workers and United Steel Workers effective June 1. Dana says the agreements recently were ratified by members of both unions at 20 U.S. facilities and support the company’s continued drive for leaner, more competitive […]
March 29, 2011
Business
Penray divides Power Fleet sales into two regions
Penray announced that effective April 1, the Power Fleet division will split the country and form two regions for its heavy-duty chemical product offering. To form the new territory management, Penray will promote two longtime employees from their existing sales roles as regional sales managers. Joe Long will become East Region director of sales, and […]
March 29, 2011
Business
Jacobs Vehicle Systems celebrates 50 years with updated website
Jacobs Vehicle Systems has launched a new company website designed to serve its international audience and demonstrate its partnerships with engine manufacturers to update its engine brakes. Coinciding with the company’s 50th anniversary, the launch of the new site catalogs how Jacobs Vehicle Systems has evolved from a manufacturer of its trademark Jake Brake Engine […]
March 29, 2011
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