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New Cummins repair parts kits 
Aug 15, 2011 10:53 AM
IPD Parts has produced new engine repair parts kits for select Cummins ISX engine applications, each with the “closed skirt” design EGR piston...

Double Coin launches redesigned website 
Aug 15, 2011 10:51 AM
A new website with enhanced features to improve the user experience has been launched by Double Coin Tires and China Manufacturers Alliance ...

Free-rolling axle tire now SmartWay verified  
Aug 15, 2011 10:45 AM
Toyo Tires’ new M157 free-rolling axle tire has been verified by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s SmartWay program...

Kenworth states its case for natural gas 
Aug 12, 2011 11:27 AM, By Wendy Leavitt, director of editorial development
When it comes to natural gas as a vehicle fuel, Kenworth Truck Co. shared high hopes and high praise with trucking industry editors yesterday at a special “Green Editor” event at the Paccar Technical Center in Mount Vernon, WA—the research, development and testing facility which supports all Paccar divisions, including Kenworth and Peterbilt Motors...

New roller insert for tire inflation cages 
Aug 12, 2011 11:01 AM
A new roller insert for tire inflation cages is said to improve safety and ease of use for technicians...

CARB certifies natural gas Transit Connect 
Aug 12, 2011 10:58 AM
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has certified a natural-gas model of the Ford Transit Connect, according to Impco Automotive...

Michelin earns 2 “Best Value” logistics awards from military 
Aug 12, 2011 10:53 AM
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) has awarded Michelin Truck Tires and Michelin Aircraft Tires “Best Value” awards. The awards were presented for meeting performance requirements in the agency’s “Automated Best Value System.” ...

Mitsubishi Fuso showcases new FG4x4 
Aug 11, 2011 11:11 AM
More horsepower, reduced weight, and lower total cost of ownership are among the benefits of the new 2012 Canter FG4x4, Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America (MFTA) said...

Universal Lubricants supplying re-refined motor oil to carrier D&D Sexton 
Aug 11, 2011 10:52 AM
Midwest refrigerated carrier D&D Sexton has contracted to use re-refined motor oil from Universal Lubricants...

Anne Ferro to deliver keynote at Heavy Duty Aftermarket Legislative Summit 
Aug 10, 2011 10:14 AM
Anne S. Ferro, administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), and U.S. Rep. Jim Gerlach (R-PA) will deliver keynote addresses at the upcoming Heavy Duty Aftermarket Legislative Summit...

Add storage space with new top chest  
Aug 10, 2011 10:12 AM
Snap-on has released a new 55-in. top chest with lid to fit atop its KRA2411 series roll cab, adding 10 drawers of space, the company said...

Charge air coolers for Class 6-8 vehicles 
Aug 9, 2011 10:07 AM
A new line of charge air coolers from Alliance Truck Parts is now available for most makes and models of Class 6-8 commercial trucks and buses...

Abex, Wagner brake parts added to electronic catalog 
Aug 9, 2011 10:00 AM
Brake products from Abex and Wagner have been added to the online electronic catalog from Federal-Mogul...

Horton expands to accommodate growing QuickShip program  
Aug 9, 2011 9:49 AM
The success of Horton’s QuickShip program is resulting in the expansion of the company’s Britton, SD, facility. Construction of a 20,000-sq.-ft. addition to the plant is expected to be completed in October, the company said...

S&P downgrade is ‘troubling news for manufacturers’ 
Aug 8, 2011 10:55 AM
After Standard & Poor’s stripped the United States of its AAA credit rating late Friday, “manufacturers are bracing for a negative impact on many levels,” the National Association of Manufacturers said this weekend...

HDA Truck Pride adds locations 
Aug 8, 2011 10:47 AM
Two companies with four total locations have joined the HDA Truck Pride network of parts and service providers...

Rugged tablets offered for mobile workforce 
Aug 8, 2011 10:46 AM
Glacier Computer has launched a new line of rugged tablets for mobile workers...

2010 engines added to Mitchell 1 repair programs 
Aug 8, 2011 10:44 AM
Mitchell 1 is updating its online repair programs to include diagnostic and repair information for 2010 engines...

Performance Kenworth opens parts and service facility in Texas 
Aug 8, 2011 10:42 AM
Performance Kenworth has opened a new parts and service facility in Rosenberg, TX, just off U.S. 59...

Chrysler expands PHEV pickup test 
Aug 5, 2011 11:29 AM
Working in partnership with the U.S. Dept. of Energy (DOE), Chrysler Group LLC is sending 14 Ram 1500 plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) pickup trucks for testing in San Francisco and Sacramento, CA – part of a three-year national demonstration project that will involve 140 such vehicles to evaluate customer usage, drive cycles, charging, thermal management, fuel economy, emissions and impact on the region’s electric grid from PHEVs...

Dunlop adds 6-year warranty to tires 
Aug 5, 2011 11:23 AM
Four premium Dunlop brand commercial truck tire casings will now be covered by a six-year warranty, marking the first time Dunlop has offered that long a warranty for the products...

Senate group blasts farm truck regulation proposal 
Aug 4, 2011 10:55 AM
A bipartisan group of U.S. Senators, led by John Thune (R-SD), has sent a strongly worded letter to Anne Ferro, administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), opposing proposed changes by FMCSA to federal regulations that if adopted would regulate certain agricultural vehicles as commercial motor vehicles...

Conti rolls out new fuel-saving light truck tire 
Aug 4, 2011 10:52 AM
Continental Tire is introducing a new light truck all-season tire model designed to improve fuel economy, extend tread life, and beef up traction on rainy/snowy road conditions...

Ryder supplies grocer with CNG-powered trucks 
Aug 4, 2011 10:51 AM
Ryder System has finalized a deal to lease 25 compressed natural gas (CNG) powered trucks to grocery store chain Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market, in partnership with the San Bernardino Associated Governments ...

July vehicle orders drop, but remain on track 
Aug 4, 2011 10:38 AM
While net orders for commercial vehicles in July appear to have dropped, concern that the economy is beginning to take a toll on orders is likely unfounded, according to ACT Research...

Navistar to shut down, reduce production at several plants 
Aug 3, 2011 10:39 AM
Truck maker Navistar is planning to reduce its production capacity, closing its Class 8 Chatham manufacturing facility in Ontario, Canada, which has been idled since June 2009, along with its Workhorse Custom Chassis plant in Union City, IN...

Tire analysis guide updated 
Aug 3, 2011 10:33 AM
The Technology and Maintenance Council (TMC) has issued the fourth edition of its radial tire condition analysis guide. TMC is the American Trucking Assns. group focused on commercial vehicle hardware and maintenance...

NY awards grant for next-gen infrared inspection system 
Aug 3, 2011 10:25 AM, By Deborah Whistler, contributing editor
High-speed imaging has the potential to save fuel and reduce inspections while increasing truck safety, according to the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), which has awarded $250,000 to International Electronic Machines (IEM) Corp. of Troy for the firm to continue developing equipment that inspects truck wheels and tires using infrared technology...

TRP offering chrome, stainless accessories line 
Aug 3, 2011 10:17 AM
TRP Aftermarket Parts is offering a new line of chrome and stainless accessories for truck owners interested in creating a custom look...

Radiator replacements for all makes 
Aug 2, 2011 10:50 AM
Alliance Truck Parts has introduced an all-aluminum replacement radiator for all makes of medium- and heavy-duty trucks and buses...

I-Shift marks 10 years of performance 
Aug 2, 2011 10:48 AM
Joining a number of other automated mechanical transmissions upon its debut in 2001, the Volvo Trucks’ I-Shift has proven the test of time, reaching its 10-year anniversary. Today, that transmission is now the transmission of choice on over 80% of Volvo FH trucks around the world, the company said...

All-electric option added to medium-duty market 
Aug 2, 2011 10:39 AM, By Deborah Whistler, contributing editor
Balqon Corp., developer of electric drive systems, lithium battery systems and medium- to heavy-duty electric vehicles, announced the availability of its new Mule M100, a zero-emissions, all-electric on-road truck for use in inner-city deliveries and cargo transportation...

Nelson expands with acquisitions 
Aug 2, 2011 10:33 AM
Commercial vehicle exhaust product manufacturer Nelson Global Products has acquired Morton Industries LLC and Bradley Services Inc...

Valvoline expands UltraMax line of oils 
Aug 1, 2011 10:51 AM
Valvoline has added two new products – a heavy duty engine oil and a diesel fuel injector cleaner - to its UltraMax line of oils. The new products will be formally introduced Aug. 25 at the Great American Truck Show in Dallas...

TIA to offer state tire legislation information service 
Aug 1, 2011 10:40 AM
The Tire Industry Assn. (TIA) is launching a new monthly service that will list state legislation of interest to tire dealers. The service is free to all TIA members...


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