Articles by Jason Cannon
Jason Cannon serves as the Online Managing Editor for Truck Parts and Service and its sister site, Successful Dealer. Reach him at jasoncannon@randallreilly.com.
Jason Cannon has posted 711 Articles for Truck Parts & Service
Kenworth of South Florida opens new parts & service site
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Jason Cannon
- May 24, 2013
An agricultural boom has prompted Kenworth of South Florida to open a new parts and service location in Fort Pierce, Fla.
The location joins a sister site in Fort Lauderdale and a parts location in Riviera Beach.
“Fort Pierce is experiencing growth in the agricultural industry as citrus exports to Asia ...
Con-way sending 11 techs to SuperTech
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Jason Cannon
- May 24, 2013
Eleven of Con-way Freight's top truck maintenance technicians will compete in the Technology & Maintenance Council's (TMC) annual SuperTech skills competition this September in Pittsburgh, the company said Thursday.
SuperTech is a national technician skills competition to determine the industry's top maintenance technicians through a variety of troubleshooting tests over a ...
TA opens new 24/7/365 service facility
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Jason Cannon
- May 24, 2013
TravelCenters of America LLC, operator of TA and Petro Stopping Centers travel center brands, announced Thursday the opening of a newly built truck service facility at the TA travel center located at I-65, Exit 230, in DeMotte, Ind.
This TA Truck Service location offers four service bays and is ...
Link Manufacturing honored with fleet award
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Jason Cannon
- May 24, 2013
Link Manufacturing, Ltd. has been recognized by Spartan Motors, Inc. during its 11th annual Supplier Conference in Charlotte, Mich. in March.
Link received the Mechanical Engineering Outstanding Supplier Support award for partnering in the development of a new Link UltraRide Chassis Air Suspension for a Spartan Chassis Low-Floor Kneeling ...
Nieman charged to lead SUTIMCo Truck Equipment and Lubricants Business Unit
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Jason Cannon
- May 23, 2013
Steve Nieman has been named Chairman of the Advisory board for the SUTIMCo International, Inc.’s Truck Equipment and Lubricants Business Unit.
Nieman will lead the developing and adding of key members with specific expertise to the Truck and Lubricant Technologies Business Unit while structuring presentations for key investment groups.
Twice Nieman has ...
AMSOIL releases new fifth-wheel grease
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Jason Cannon
- May 23, 2013
AMSOIL has introduced a new synthetic fifth-wheel grease it says is engineered to provide outstanding protection and performance in the harsh operating environments found in fifth-wheel hitches used in trucking and trailer applications.
The company says it provides protection against wear and corrosion while withstanding high loads and pressures, ...
TRP introduces trailer camshafts and bushing kits
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Jason Cannon
- May 23, 2013
TRP announced Wednesday the availability of trailer camshafts and bushing kits.
The trailer camshafts and bushing kits feature camshaft head and induction-hardened shaft splines, forged camshaft heads, and a nationwide 12-month warranty. They are offered in a variety of sizes for all makes.
“The brake camshaft is the foundation of the ...
Alcoa makes ‘green’ improvements to Ohio facility
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Jason Cannon
- May 23, 2013
Alcoa announces its $21 million casthouse expansion at its Barberton, Ohio plant is expected to cut in half the total amount of energy used to recycle aluminum for forged wheels, reducing greenhouse gases and increasing the overall efficiency and sustainability of the company’s manufacturing process.
The recycling facility, the ...
CMA begins production on distribution center
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Jason Cannon
- May 23, 2013
Double Coin Tires and CMA have broken ground on construction of the company’s newest distribution center.
The new 129,000 sq. ft. facility will be located in Rancho Cucamonga, Calif. near the intersection of 8th St. and Vineyard Ave. The state-of-the-art building design includes dock-high and grade level bay doors ...
MOTOR offers webinar on medium & heavy duty Truck Service product
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Jason Cannon
- May 22, 2013
MOTOR Information Systems says it will host a webinar highlighting features found in their Truck Service product.
The webinar will be held Thursday, May 23rd at 3 p.m. (EDT). The link to access the webinars as well as MOTOR Truck Service information is www.motor.com/truck/2013/index.html.
MOTOR Truck Service provides comprehensive, all makes ...
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