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Paccar Parts, Peterbilt recognizes parts, warranty, service managers
Paccar Parts and Peterbilt Motors Co. recognized the 2009 Peterbilt national warranty, parts and service managers of the year at the Peterbilt Parts and Service Meeting held recently in Kansas City, Mo. Dan Hartgraves, warranty manager at Utica General Peterbilt in Utica, N.Y., was named national warranty manager of the year; Rick Tames, parts manager […]
June 9, 2010
Business
Mahle Clevite debuts John Deere e-catalog
Mahle Clevite Inc. recently added the John Deere electronic catalog to the heavy-duty section of Launchpad, a portal of electronic catalogs. The new catalog includes the option to easily search, view and/or purchase all John Deere engine parts and engine kits within one user experience. Featuring an easy-to-use search option, the new John Deere electronic […]
June 9, 2010
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Yokohama, union agree on contract
The new four-year contract between Yokohama Tire Corp.’s manufacturing plant in Salem, Va., and the United Steelworkers Local 1023 signifies the positive working relationship between the two sides, according to Rex Simpson, vice president of administration for the Fullerton, Calif.-based tire company. Previously, agreements were valid only on a three-year term. “This is a substantial […]
June 8, 2010
Business
Dometic offers remanufactured auxiliary A/C systems
Dometic, a provider of mobile HVAC and refrigeration technology, has announced the availability of remanufactured auxiliary HVAC units for truck sleepers. The Dometic HVAC systems operate on 115-volt AC power and work with most types of auxiliary power units as well as shorepower hookups. The combination cooling-heating units provide 14,000 Btu/hr of cooling and 2.5 […]
June 8, 2010
Business
Hino Trucks adds Hitachi as preferred financial partner
Hino Trucks announced that it has entered into an agreement with Hitachi Capital America Corp. that will expand Hino’s current commercial financing options. In addition to Hino’s captive financial partner, Toyota Financial Services, Hino’s dealers and customers now will have access to Hitachi Capital America Corp.’s retail and wholesale financing offerings. “It is a challenge […]
June 8, 2010
Business
Illinois governor speaks at Eaton energy conference
As the United States faces mounting energy challenges, the State of Illinois is committed to doing its part to support alternative energy sources, new technology and increased efficiency, according to Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn, who served as the keynote speaker at Eaton Corp.’s energy conference, Energy Evolution 2010, held Monday, June 7, in Chicago. The […]
June 8, 2010
Business
PSI presents 2009 ThermAlert Athena Award to Wabash National
Pressure Systems International, manufacturer of the Meritor Tire Inflation System by PSI with ThermAlert technology, presented Wabash National Corp. with its 2009 Athena Award during the Truck Trailer Manufacturers Association meeting held in Orlando, Fla. Dick Giromini, Wabash president and chief executive officer, and Steve Miller, the company’s vice president of supply chain management, accepted […]
June 8, 2010
Business
LaHood visits Missouri for opening of cement plant
U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood on Friday, June 4, appeared at the inaugural celebration for the Holcim (US) cement plant in Ste. Genevieve, Mo. The new facility, which opens as the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act is increasing demand for cement across the country, employs 250 people, will produce four million metric tons of cement […]
June 7, 2010
Business
Navistar seeks court order to protect long-term retiree health care benefits
Navistar International Corp. announced Friday, June 4, its desire to protect the long-term sustainability of its retirees’ benefits and the company’s long-term health benefit obligations by seeking court orders to enforce a 1993 retiree health care agreement, which capped the company’s obligations at $1 billion. The Warrenville, Ill.-based company says the 1993 deal has not […]
June 7, 2010
Business
ArvinMeritor’s McClure elected first vice chair of Detroit Regional Chamber
Chip McClure, ArvinMeritor chairman, chief executive officer and president, has been named first vice chair of the Detroit Regional Chamber Board of Directors for the 2010-2011 program year and co-chair of the 2011 Mackinac Policy Conference. In this position, McClure will help lead a charge that will bring viability back to U.S. manufacturing. “As vice […]
June 7, 2010
Business
Eaton supports World Environment Day
Eaton Corp. on Friday, June 4, announced some of the contributions its employees worldwide made to improve the environment in recognition of World Environment Day, observed on Saturday, June 5. Employees in more than 50 Eaton locations representing Brazil, Canada, China, the Dominican Republic, Germany, India, Mexico, the Netherlands, Romania, Serbia, the United Kingdom and […]
June 7, 2010
Business
Link names Brown aftermarket national sales manager
Link Manufacturing announced that Mike Brown has joined the organization as aftermarket national sales manager. Regional sales managers, customer service and cargo management teams now will report to Brown, who most recently was vice president of sales and marketing of Havco Wood Products. He previously spent the majority of his career with Accuride Corp. in […]
June 7, 2010
Business
May preliminary Class 8 orders up 74.7% over last year, FTR says
FTR Associates on Thursday, June 3, released preliminary data showing May Class 8 truck total net orders for all major North American OEMs at 12,903 units, a 9.8 percent decline from April. Although May orders slowed from the previous month, year-over-year comparisons show a 74.7 percent improvement over May 2009. The annualized rate of 154,836 […]
June 4, 2010
Business
BBTS releases Bridgestone-brand Greatec R125 wide-base trailer radial
Bridgestone Bandag Tire Solutions’ Bridgestone-brand Greatec R125 wide-base trailer radial, designed for low rolling resistance and increased payload, is approved for use on U.S. Environmental Protection Agency SmartWay-certified equipment and is suited for fleets running California Air Resources Board-compliant vehicles. Greatec R125 uses several irregular-wear-fighting proprietary technologies to facilitate long, even tread life, including Bridgestone’s […]
June 4, 2010
Business
MHT’s Dier: Logistics costs will tighten supply chain
The outsourcing of manufacturing to China and other countries due to labor costs will reverse over the next 20 years because of rising logistics costs – especially fuel – and the need for tighter supply chains, argues Kelly Dier, president of Marmon Highway Technologies (MHT). Speaking to trucking journalists at an MHT-only trade show event […]
June 4, 2010
Business
Meritor WABCO continues ride-n-drive demonstrations
Meritor WABCO Vehicle Control Systems continues its series of ride-n-drive vehicle demonstrations across the country, displaying a series of progressive active Safety Systems technologies, available today. The sessions are open for managers and supervisors of fleets of all sizes, owner-operators, and truck and trailer dealers. Morning and afternoon demonstrations will occur on the following dates […]
June 3, 2010
Business
Innovative Products forms distribution network
Innovative Products of America – a manufacturer and supplier serving the heavy-duty, industrial and automotive markets – announced the formation of a national network of heavy-duty distributors. The company currently is interviewing regional dealer/distributors to give commercial vehicle operators local sourcing for IPA products. Interested heavy-duty warehouse dealer/distributors should contact IPA directly (www.ipatools.com) for more […]
June 3, 2010
Business
Snap-on No Compromise Tour hits Midwest, West
The Snap-on No Compromise Tour will travel across the Midwest and West this summer. The tour is open to the public and provides visitors with the opportunity to speak with Snap-on officials about how Snap-on tools can help them get the job done faster and easier. The expo includes interactive tool demos, displays and the […]
June 3, 2010
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