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DTNA’s Daum to keynote ACT Expo

Martin Daum, president and chief executive officer of Daimler Trucks North America, will provide a keynote address at the Alternative Clean Transportation “ACT” Expo, set for May 4-7 in Long Beach, Calif. Daum will discuss his company’s leadership in bringing to market an array of advanced technology, highly efficient and alternative fuel truck technologies, and […]

March 16, 2011

GAAS 2011 presentation to address today’s repair shop marketing

Consumers have more information than ever to make decisions about repairing their vehicle. That’s one of the realities a panel of industry experts will look at in a presentation titled “Technology Enabling Transparency in the Aftermarket” at the 2011 Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium, set for May 18-19 at the Hyatt Regency O’Hare near Chicago. Panelists […]

March 16, 2011

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ADS to hold annual convention in August

The Association of Diesel Specialists will hold its 55th annual convention and trade show Aug. 2-6 at the Wynn Hotel in Las Vegas, Nev. The event is geared toward business owners, managers, technicians and corporate officials in the diesel industry. This year’s convention will feature seminars and educational sessions on the industry’s latest trends, as […]

March 16, 2011

Eaton ranks among World’s Most Ethical Companies

Eaton Corp. has been recognized by the Ethisphere Institute as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies for the fifth consecutive year. “Eaton’s environmental commitment is backed by a solid environmentally responsible performance, and it shines within the industry as a thought leader that advances best practices,” says Alex Brigham, executive director of the Ethisphere […]

March 16, 2011

Trail King names Yakley president

Trail King Industries, manufacturer of open deck and material hauling trailers, announced that it has named Bruce Yakley as its new president. Yakley will succeed current Trail King President Carol Lowe, who is returning to Carlisle Companies on April 1. Yakley brings 37 years of experience in lean manufacturing, supply chain management, engineering and product […]

March 16, 2011

Navistar Financial completes $100M retail accounts facility

Navistar Financial Corp., an affiliate of Navistar International Corp., has signed a new one-year $100 million retail accounts funding facility that will be used to support the purchase of fleet account trade receivables, creating additional liquidity for NFC. The liquidity is provided by one of Navistar Financial’s relationship banks. “Consistent with improvements in capital markets, […]

March 15, 2011

Greer Truck and Trailer joins Vipar Heavy Duty network

Vipar Heavy Duty announced that Greer Truck and Trailer Parts Inc. is the newest stockholder to join the Vipar Heavy Duty network of distributors. Headquartered in Paul, Idaho, Greer Truck and Trailer Parts serves southeastern and south central Idaho from one location and is lead by Ray Greer, president. “Greer Truck and Trailer Parts has […]

March 15, 2011

Peterbilt purchases full-service dealership in Atlanta

Peterbilt Motors Co. has purchased the Peterbilt franchise for Atlanta with full-service Peterbilt dealership operations in Kennesaw, Ga. Peterbilt of Atlanta is now the exclusive Peterbilt dealer in Atlanta, providing heavy- and medium-duty truck sales, parts and accessories, and service support to customers in northern and mid-state Georgia. “We are extremely excited to open the […]

March 15, 2011

Omaha Truck Center opens new dealership

Omaha Truck Center, one of the nation’s largest Freightliner dealerships, has opened a new dealership at 4814 S. Lincoln Ave. in York, Neb. Express Truck Center is located on Highway 81 south of I-80 next to the truckstop. “York is in an ideal location for our customers who travel I-80 or Highway 81,” says OTC […]

March 15, 2011

Fleet Brake acquires McCoy Parts & Service

Fleet Brake announced its acquisition of Alberta Ltd., operating as McCoy Parts & Service, from McCoy Corp. The transaction, terms of which were not disclosed, includes five locations and three parts and service centers located in Edmonton and Red Deer, Alberta, as well as parts operations in Grand Prairie, Alberta, and Pentiction, British Columbia. Fleet […]

March 15, 2011

Eaton to acquire filtration company Internormen

Eaton Corp. announced it has agreed to acquire Internormen Technology Group, a provider of hydraulic filtration and instrumentation. The deal is subject to customary closing conditions, and terms were not disclosed. “Internormen Technology has been a proven leader in advanced filtration technologies for almost 40 years,” says William R. VanArsdale, president of Eaton’s Hydraulics Group, […]

March 14, 2011

Gasboy Atlas fleet fueling dispensers gain UL listing for ethanol

Underwriters Laboratories has approved three models of Gasboy Atlas dispensers for use with fuels containing up to 85 percent ethanol (E85). The Gasboy Atlas E85 dispensers (model 9872KX series) join the current Atlas electronic fleet dispenser models that are designed specifically for commercial fleet fueling applications. Gilbarco Veeder-Root says the dispensers are fully compatible with […]

March 14, 2011

Mahle Clevite expands inventory at California Customer Care Center

Mahle Clevite Inc. has expanded its inventory at its Customer Care Center in Bell, Calif. The California Customer Care Center now stocks more than 9,000 sku’s of filters, gaskets and engine parts for both light-vehicle and heavy-duty applications. Additionally, with the expansion of inventory in this region, Mahle Clevite says it now can provide next-day […]

March 14, 2011

Yokohama earns supplier award from Vulcan Materials Co.

For the fourth consecutive year, Yokohama Tire Corp.’s off-the-road (OTR) division was awarded a Gold Alliance Supplier award for 2010 from Birmingham, Ala.-based Vulcan Materials Co., which annually honors its top suppliers. Vulcan is a major producer of construction aggregates, which includes crushed stone, sand and gravel used in nearly all forms of construction. “Being […]

March 14, 2011

Cummins showcases product lineup for work truck market

Cummins showcased its on-highway engines and technology at The Work Truck Show for the first time last week in Indianapolis from March 8-10. A selection of Cummins products for work truck applications were on display in the Cummins booth, including the ISB6.7 diesel engine, the ISL G natural gas engine and the QuickCheck 5200 handheld […]

March 14, 2011

Cummins’ Solso appointed to President’s Management Advisory Board

Cummins Inc. announced that Tim Solso, chairman and chief executive officer, is one of 10 business leaders expected to be appointed by President Obama to the President’s Management Advisory Board, which was established in April 2010 to provide advice on how to implement best business practices to improve management and operation of the federal government. […]

March 13, 2011

Peterbilt dealer opens new location in Northern Virginia

The Pete Store has opened a full-service Peterbilt truck dealership in Springfield, Va., resulting in 12 new jobs. Located at 8100 Alban Road just off Interstate 95, The Peterbilt Store of Northern Virginia will provide truck service, parts, sales, leasing, financing and insurance services to the greater Washington, D.C. area. “We are proud to be […]

March 13, 2011

Trojan Battery selects UK Batteries as distributor for region

Trojan Battery Co., a manufacturer of deep cycle batteries, announced a distribution agreement with UK Batteries intended to expand Trojan’s presence in the region. As Trojan’s authorized master distributor, UK Batteries will be responsible for overseeing the distribution and servicing of Trojan products in England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales. “Trojan’s strategic alliance with UK Batteries […]

March 13, 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.

A new bill argues that EPA emissions safeguards shouldn't 'jeopardize human safety' in the cold. It would allow manufacturers to suspend derates at freezing temps and create a year-round DEF exemption for vehicles north of 59 degrees latitude.

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

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