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Noregon teams with Vipar Heavy Duty to deliver JPRO

Noregon Systems and Vipar Heavy Duty have teamed up to add a network of authorized resellers for the Noregon JPRO, a PC-based diagnostics tool. “Vipar will give Noregon Systems a distribution portal into areas of the North America and Mexico that we have not previously covered,” says Sean Miller, director of sales for Noregon. “Their […]

February 3, 2011

Freightliner introduces new ‘Severe Duty Report’ newsletter

Freightliner Trucks announced the introduction of its “Severe Duty Report” newsletter. Aimed for Freightliner vocational customers, the monthly electronic publication will highlight industry news and product developments, among other features. “In today’s fast-paced industry, we wanted to address the evolving needs and interests of our vocational customers,” says TJ Reed, director of product marketing for […]

February 3, 2011

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Ridewell releases four‐axle walking beam suspensions

Ridewell’s RWB‐QUAD rigid four‐axle walking beam suspensions are available in 120,000- and 200,000-pound capacities using 5- and 5¾-inch axles. Axle spacing is available in 50 and 56 inches, and beam spacing can be customized to customer requirements. The company also added new suspensions to the RAR-260 trailer suspension family. Tall-mounting-height 25,000-pound-capacity overslung RAR-260 suspensions now […]

February 3, 2011

Chevrolet reports increased small business light truck sales

The pessimism of the Great Recession is being replaced by optimism for a growing number of small business owners like Mark Fischer, according to Chevrolet. Fischer, vice president of Katch Kan USA in Houston, provides support for the oil-drilling industry in Texas, which Fischer estimates saw a 50 percent decline in activity during 2008 and […]

February 2, 2011

Accuride names Dauch president/CEO

Accuride Corp. announced that Richard Dauch has been appointed to serve as president and chief executive officer, succeeding Bill Lasky, who has served as Accuride’s interim president and CEO since September 2008. Lasky also has served as chairman of the board since January 2009 and will continue in that role. “I have enjoyed serving as […]

February 2, 2011

Bruckner Truck Sales adds new dealership in Tulsa, Okla.

Bruckner Truck Sales, based in Amarillo, Texas, has extended its southwest region of Volvo Truck dealerships by adding Tulsa, Okla. as a new full-service location. Bruckner now has a total of 14 locations in Oklahoma, Texas and New Mexico. “We are excited to be in the great city of Tulsa, and our team looks forward […]

February 2, 2011

Weather Guard GearUp Truck Fit Guide available for 2011 models

Knaack LLC and Weather Guard Products announce the updated GearUp Truck Fit Guide for all 2011 Truck Models. The Web-based interactive tool at www.weatherguard.com/truck_tool_boxes/truck_product_selector.php helps trucks owners ensure their Weather Guard professional storage equipment fits their new vehicle. “We measure every new truck and van model each year,” says Mike Sover, senior product manager for […]

February 2, 2011

Thomas Built Institute updates bus maintenance skills

Thomas Built Buses offers bus technicians the Thomas Built Institute as a way to complement school bus maintenance programs. “Ever-changing technology, EPA standards and safety regulations are tough to keep up with,” says Mike Stotler, service education manager for Thomas Built Buses. “The annual Thomas Built Institute here in High Point (N.C.) offers school bus […]

February 2, 2011

Shell begins market tests of nitrogen-enriched diesel

Shell Oil Products US announced a test of Shell Nitrogen Enriched Diesel, extending the company’s “Nitrogen Enriched” advanced cleaning system to diesel. The company says the fuel has been proven to reduce fuel consumption in an extensive test of heavy-duty vehicles and now is available on a trial basis. It will be offered to both […]

February 1, 2011

Accuride sells Bostrom Seating to Commercial Vehicle Group

Accuride Corp. has announced the sale of its Bostrom Seating division to Commercial Vehicle Group Inc. “Since acquiring Bostrom Seating as a portion of our 2005 acquisition of Transportation Technologies Industries, we have continued to build Bostrom’s brand recognition within the industry,” says Bill Lasky, Accuride’s president, chief executive officer and chairman of the board. […]

February 1, 2011

Roush CleanTech developing Ford E-350 liquid propane fuel system

Roush CleanTech announced that it has begun development of a liquid propane autogas fuel system for the Ford E-350 dual rear wheel (DRW) cutaway chassis. While this vehicle is used extensively by Frito-Lay, the first customer for the fuel system conversion, other fleets also will be able to utilize this technology to make the switch […]

February 1, 2011

DTNA celebrates 1,000th hybrid-electric vehicle

Daimler Trucks North America recently marked the production of its 1,000th hybrid-electric vehicle with a celebration at its plant in Mt. Holly, N.C. The 1,000th vehicle – a Freightliner Business Class M2 106 Hybrid truck – is manufactured at the Mt. Holly location. In addition to the Business Class M2 106 Hybrid, Freightliner Custom Chassis […]

January 31, 2011

Firestone Industrial raises prices, taps Pinto to direct Brazil facility

Firestone Industrial Products on Monday, Jan. 31, announced an average price increase of 5 percent on its North American light-duty and heavy-duty air spring products. The company says the increase, effect April 1, is driven by the escalating costs of raw materials – specifically the rise in the cost of natural rubber. “We are committed […]

January 31, 2011

Utility’s Virginia manufacturing plant helps support United Way

Utility Trailer Manufacturing Co. announced that its manufacturing plant in Glade Spring, Va., participated in the achievement of United Way of Russell and Washington Counties’ 2010 campaign goal of $1 million. Each year, Utility’s Glade Spring manufacturing plant is active in making contributions to the United Way fund, which is into area communities. “With the […]

January 31, 2011

FleetNet America president/CEO Summer to retire

C. Oren Summer, current president and chief executive officer of FleetNet America Inc., a subsidiary of Arkansas Best Corp., has announced his retirement from the company effective June 30. Gary W. Cummings, current executive vice president and chief operating officer, will become FleetNet’s president and chief operating officer on Feb. 1. Summer will continue to […]

January 30, 2011

Wal-Mart, U.S. Xpress integrate Meritor WABCO’s safety technologies

Meritor WABCO announced that two of its safety technologies – OnGuard Collision Safety System and SmartTrac Stability Control System – have been integrated into two large North American transportation fleets, Wal-Mart and U.S. Xpress. “These fleets pride themselves on making safety a priority in delivering outstanding service,” says Jon Morrison, president and general manager of […]

January 27, 2011

Eaton makes organizational changes

Eaton Corp. announced that John Coll has been named vice president of global marketing for the Vehicle Group, responsible for creating, communicating and delivering value to customers in key market segments around the world for Eaton’s automotive and commercial vehicle power management offerings and for the formation of a global marketing team. “We’re transforming the […]

January 27, 2011

Tri-State Kenworth opens new dealership in Milford, Conn.

Tri-State Kenworth has opened a full-service Kenworth dealership in Milford, Conn., providing easy access from Interstate 95. Tri-State Kenworth- Milford is located on a 4-acre site just one-quarter mile east of Exit 40 on the I-95 or Gov. John Davis Lodge Turnpike, the major east-west truck route that connects New York City to Hartford, Conn., […]

January 27, 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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