Daimler Trucks North America
Tech Updates
SAFETY RECALLS
The following are safety recalls issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration:
Paccar is recalling certain TRP branded aluminum wheels sold for resale in the aftermarket with the following part numbers: AW2258B, AW2258M, AW2458B or AW2458M. The rim markings on these wheels were etched to a depth less than the minimum requirements. Thus, ...
Truck Parts and Services Directory Listings by Product Category
PRODUCT CATEGORIES
Additives & Chemicals
Advanced Power Systems International, Inc., Torrington, CT
www.fitchfuelcatalyst.com
Ambac International, Elgin, SC
www.ambac.net
BG Products, Inc., Wichita, KS
www.bgprod.com
Chevron Products Company
4800 Fournace Place
Bellaire, TX 77401
(713)432-2500
www.chevron.com
See ad page IBC
CRC Industries, Warminster, PA
www.crcindustries.com
E-Zoil Products, Inc., Buffalo, NY
www.ezoil.com
Filtakleen Inc., Sandy, UT
www.filtakleen-usa.com
FleetPride, Inc.
8401 New Trails, Ste. 150
The Woodlands, TX 77381
(866)435-3387
www.fleetpride.com
FPPF Chemical Co., Buffalo, NY
www.fppf.com
Gold ...
August 2012 Industry Focus
People in the News
Following are personnel changes and announcements in the trucking industry:
Daimler Trucks North America has made two senior leadership changes. John O’Leary has ...
Servicing Emissions Compliant Engines
Following maintenance requirements keeps new trucks on the road
As Class 8 trucks evolve, so do their service requirements. Never has this been more evident than with the recent improvements made to heavy-duty engines and their emissions systems.
Diagnostic software allows service providers to access an engine’s computer and ...
A Steady Course Ahead
After two years of growth, things still look good for the aftermarket. There are plenty of opportunities, however there are a few potential obstacles.
Last year proved to be a fairly good one for most heavy-duty distributors, dealers and repair garages. In fact, 93 percent of Truck Parts & ...
June 2011 Industry Focus
Rove To Deliver Keynote Address At Commercial Vehicle Outlook Conference
Karl Rove, former deputy chief of staff and senior advisor to President George W. Bush, will share his political insights with attendees during the second-annual Commercial Vehicle Outlook Conference, Aug. 24-25, 2011 at the Dallas Convention Center.
Known as “The ...
NHTS issues recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued the following recalls:
Volvo Trucks North America is recalling more than 60,000 tractor-trailer trucks to address potential steering problems. The recall affects certain VNL and VNM trucks from the 2001 to 2006 model years. A ball socket could separate in ...
Common Rails, Stronger Injectors
The injectors in common rail fuel systems are built to handle high pressures, but shops should still be aware of specific maintenance and installation needs.
Zack Ellison likens the rail in a common rail fuel system to the barrel on a .22 caliber rifle. Both have thick walls and ...
Industry Focus
HD America, Truck Pride Investigate Merger
A possible merger between two aftermarket buying groups – HD America and Truck Pride – was revealed last month during Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week in Las Vegas. According to the announcement, the board of managers of Truck Pride Partners, LLC and the board ...
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