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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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
Volvo Trucks Expands XE13 Horsepower Offering
January 27, 2012
Volvo Trucks will now offer a 455 hp rating for the XE13 powertrain package. Volvo Trucks introduced the initial XE13 package with a 425 hp rating in September 2011. The new rating provides additional horsepower while still allowing the engine to cruise at just 1150 ...
Second-Generation Brake Shoe Coating Helps With Rust-Jacking
January 27, 2012
Meritor, Inc. announced it will begin the immediate production of PlatinumShield II, a second-generation brake shoe coating that is said to feature an advanced formula uniquely suited to the needs of the aftermarket customer to prevent rust-jacking. This announcement was made during Heavy Duty Aftermarket ...
Portable DPF Cleaner
January 27, 2012
OTC announces a portable diesel particulate filter cleaner (P/N 5286).
“Lightweight, portable, and easy to use, the OTC 5286 provides the most cost-effective and efficient means of cleaning ash-laden DPFs both in the shop and in the field,” says Eric Adamson, OTC product manager, Equipment and ...
Meritor, Fras-le Renew North American Supply Agreement
January 26, 2012
Meritor Inc. and Fras-le S.A. have announced the renewal of an exclusive five-year commercial supply agreement for brake lining for the U.S. and Canadian commercial vehicle markets
Meritor and Fras-le have has a successful supply partnership for 15 years, including the co-development of friction materials to ...
Nelson Global Products Opens New Aftermarket Distribution Center
January 26, 2012
Nelson Global Products Inc. has begun shipping parts to customers from its new 70,000-sq.-ft. aftermarket distribution center in Baraboo, Wis., centrally located between three of the company's manufacturing facilities.
"Our customers deserve fast, accurate aftermarket service on Nelson exhaust and fabricated tube assemblies," says Randy Aylor, ...
Fras-le To Begin Producing Heavy-Duty Lining In U.S.
January 25, 2012
Fras-le North America Inc., a friction material manufacturer, announced that it will begin producing heavy-duty lining at its friction manufacturing facility in Prattville, Ala. This is the first time that Fras-le has produced heavy-duty brake lining in the United States.
The company says the $11 million ...
Betts Spring Introduces Lightweight Poly Fender During HDAW
January 25, 2012
SprayOff Anti-Spray Poly Guard, the latest spray suppression innovation from Betts Spring Company, is being introduced this week during HDAW ’12. SprayOff’s engineered design is said to be light weight, strong and incorporates a unique channel design which controls road spray. The company says, its ...
Detroit Diesel Delivers 100,000th DD Platform Engine to Southern Refrigerated Transport
January 25, 2012
Detroit Diesel Corporation delivered its 100,000th DD platform engine to Southern Refrigerated Transport (SRT), a subsidiary of Covenant Transportation Group. The engine ― a Detroit DD15 in a Freightliner Cascadia ― was presented on January 19 at a special ceremony at Southern Refrigerated Transport’s Texarkana, ...
Allison Transmission Releases New 1350 Model
January 25, 2012
Allison Transmission, Inc. announces the release of the new 1350 model. This new product offering will provide an option within our 1000 Series models for towing capacity of up to 30,000 lbs.
The 1350 will be offered within the Highway Series (HS), Rugged Duty Series (RDS) ...
