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Fleet Sentiment Report Buying Index Rises 4+ Points
February 2, 2012
The first quarter of 2012 FSR Buying Index as reported in the Fleet Sentiment Report published by CK Commercial Vehicle Research rose 4.6 points from the fourth quarter of 2011 to a reading of 93.9. CKCVR surveys for-hire, private and government fleet representatives quarterly to ...
Dana Expands SVL Aftermarket Drivetrain Offering
February 2, 2012
Dana Holding Corporation announced it will extend its SVL™ aftermarket drivetrain product line to include additional heavy-duty components and, for the first time, light-duty axle components.
SVL products offer quality replacement parts designed specifically for post-warranty vehicles.
Availability of the extended product line is targeted for the ...
Fleet Brake Announces Agreement To Sell Certain Assets To FleetPride
February 2, 2012
Fleet Brake USA, LLC announces that it has reached an agreement in principle with an affiliate of FleetPride, Inc. to sell certain of its assets (the former Page Brake) in Utah and Idaho that were recently acquired by Fleet Brake pursuant to a court order ...
Goodyear Introduces Dunlop Steer Tire
February 2, 2012
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. has expanded its portfolio of Dunlop brand truck tires with the new Dunlop SP348, an all-position steer tire for regional fleet, school bus and pickup and delivery applications.
“Our dealers have been asking for more Dunlop brand tires to round ...
Navistar Submits MaxxForce 13 For Certification
February 2, 2012
Navistar has submitted its MaxxForce 13 diesel engine to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for compliance testing, the company told attendees at a stock analyst meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 1. Last week, the California Air Resources Board notified Navistar that the company’s emissions credits for ...
Year-Over-Year NAFTA Trade Up 12.7% In November
February 1, 2012
Trade using surface transportation between the United States and its North American neighbors, Canada and Mexico, was 12.7 percent higher in November 2011 than in November 2010, totaling $76.7 billion, according to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics of the U.S. Department of Transportation.
BTS, a part ...
JX Enterprises Donates $25,000-Plus During 2011
February 1, 2012
Through employee generosity and corporate contributions, JX Enterprises recently announced more than $25,000 was donated to charities throughout 2011, including 15 local food banks during the holidays.
Other organizations supported include the American Red Cross: Japan Earthquake, Pacific Tsunami Relief; Midwest Athletes Against Childhood Cancer (MACC ...
Truck Dealers Convene In Las Vegas For ATD Convention
February 1, 2012
U.S. medium- and heavy-duty truck dealers will convene in Las Vegas for the American Truck Dealers (ATD) Convention and Expo Feb. 3-6, which is being held for the first time in conjunction with the annual convention of the nation’s new-car dealers.
More than 20,000 new-car and ...
Navistar Partners With Clean Energy
February 1, 2012
Navistar, Inc. announced its launch of a comprehensive natural gas strategy, including integrated natural gas product offerings and a strategic partnership with Clean Energy Fuels Corp. that it says will provide customers with a sustainable, commercially viable solution for adding natural gas powered trucks to ...
House Highway Bill Addresses Weight Limits, HOS Changes
February 1, 2012
The American Trucking Associations and the Coalition for Transportation Productivity on Tuesday, Jan. 31, both praised the U.S. House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and Chairman John Mica for their work to craft the American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Act, a reauthorization bill the groups ...
Vigillo Enhances CSA Scorecards For 2012
January 31, 2012
Vigillo LLC announced that the newest version of its CSA Scorecards solution now incorporates advanced Driver Essentials.
“We believe, as do the majority of our customers, that 2012 is the year CSA will focus intently on the driver,” says Steve Bryan, president of Vigillo. “Through the ...
Kenworth Radios Now Offer Bluetooth Capability
January 31, 2012
To help truck fleets and drivers meet the new hands-free cell phone law, Kenworth now offers customers two Bluetooth capability choices ― factory-installed radios and Kenworth NavPlus ― for Kenworth trucks.
“While Kenworth NavPlus is the ultimate do-all, hands-free cell phone system married to true-truck navigation, ...
Jacobs Vehicle Systems Sponsors UConn Formula SAE
January 31, 2012
Jacobs Vehicle Systems announces it will be sponsoring the UConn (University of Connecticut) Formula SAE Team for the fourth consecutive year.
Formula SAE is a collegiate program in which students design, manufacture and compete in a formula-style racecar. Formula SAE provides these students with challenging projects ...
Worldwide Equipment New East Trailer Dealer
January 31, 2012
Worldwide Equipment, Inc. a truck equipment company with 15 full-service dealerships in six states, has been named an authorized dealer for East Manufacturing. Worldwide Equipment will offer East’s full line of dump, flatbed and refuse trailers at 13 of its dealerships located in Kentucky, Tennessee, ...
Freight Railroads Expect To Spend A Record $13 Billion On Capital Expenditures
January 30, 2012
The Association of American Railroads (AAR) announced that the nation's major freight railroads are projected to invest a record $13 billion in capital expenditures in 2012 to expand, upgrade, and enhance the nation's freight rail network. The freight railroads also expect to hire more than ...
Penske Continues Upward Hiring Trend In 2012
January 30, 2012
Penske Truck Leasing and Penske Logistics plan to hire approximately 3,500 associates within their North American operations throughout 2012.
Penske says its promising hiring outlook stems from the increasing demand for its services as the transportation sector continues to recover. Planned hiring is in line with ...
Exide Technologies Introduces Extreme Power 1000
January 30, 2012
Exide Technologies announced the launch of the newest heavy-duty battery to join its portfolio ― the Extreme Power 1000 ― designed to meet the ever-increasing demands of the heavy-duty aftermarket.
The Extreme Power 1000 delivers 1000 CCA (cold cranking amps) and 200 RC (reserve capacity) minutes. ...
TransAxle Named Remanufacturer Of The Year By APRA/HDRG
January 30, 2012
During its annual summit in Las Vegas, The Automotive Parts Remanufacturers Association (APRA) awarded TransAxle LLC its “Mike Hill Heavy Duty Remanufacturer of the Year” Award. The award is given to a company or individual who has demonstrated innovative ways to create and grow a ...
New Crysteel Website
January 30, 2012
Dump body and hoist manufacturer Crysteel, recently launched a new interactive website, www.crysteel.com. The company says the new site is designed to maximize interactive experience for end users and distributors. The refined navigation system, including an intuitive drop down product menu, is said to allow ...
Maxwell Technologies, Pana-Pacific Announce Distribution Agreement
January 27, 2012
Maxwell Technologies has entered into a one-year agreement Pana-Pacific, to distribute Maxwell’s new ultracapacitor-based engine start module in the United States, Canada and Mexico. As a result of the agreement, the ESMis now available through all original equipment manufacturer (OEM) after-market truck dealerships, including Freightliner, ...
