Dean SmallwoodDean Smallwood is managing editor of Commercial Carrier Journal and Overdrive. He has more than two decades of journalism experience, with more than half of that spent covering the transportation industry. Daytime Phone: 800-633-5953, ext. 1039Growth strategiesMichelin debuts premium regional drive tireMichelin launched its X Multi D Regional Drive Tire designed for light-construction and medium-duty applications. Read more about this on Truck Parts & Service.June 27, 2017HomeSKF retiree joins Heavy Duty Aftermarket Industry Hall of FameWilliam “Bill” C. Diggory, retired vice president and general manager of SKF Vehicle Service Market, North America, was presented with the 2010 Heavy Duty Aftermarket Industry Hall of Fame Award in recognition of his contributions…February 17, 2010HomeGreat Dane to launch national parts, service account programGreat Dane Trailers is now taking applications from fleets to enroll in its AdvantEDGE program, a national accounts purchasing program for parts and service. The company is also in the process of implementing the program…February 17, 2010HomeParticipating Kenworth, Peterbilt dealers offer FSX DPF cleaningParticipating Kenworth and Peterbilt dealers now offer a diesel particulate filter (DPF) cleaning service that utilizes the FSX Inc. cleaning machine. The FSX machine cleans both ends and each cell of a DPF, which can…February 17, 2010HomeTruck Pride announces new supplier agreementsTruck Pride Partners recently announced two new supplier agreements – one with Exide Technologies and the other with Donaldson Company. Truck Pride Partners was recently formed from the dissolution of Truck Pride from the Independent…February 17, 2010HomeU.S. diesel price falls 1.3 cents, $2.756The national average retail price of a gallon of diesel declined for the fifth consecutive week, this time falling 1.3 cents to $2.756 for the week ending Monday, Feb. 15. The price, which has fallen…February 17, 2010HomeASE announces National Automotive Service Professional’s WeekThe National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) has declared June 7-13, 2010, as National Automotive Service Professionals Week. This year marks the fifth anniversary of the week-long recognition, created to honor the commitment and…February 17, 2010New product releasesMACS honors Red Dot’s HansenThe Mobile Air Conditioning Society (MACS) presented the Mobile A/C Industry Pioneer Award to Red Dot Corporation’s Vice President Gary Hansen in recognition of his leadership and technical achievements in A/C system and component design. Hansen…February 17, 2010New product releasesFour more Yokohama tires earn EPA SmartWay verificationFour more Yokohama Tire Corp. commercial truck tires have been added to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s SmartWay list of verified technologies for tires. This brings the number to seven of Yokohama products that are…February 17, 2010New product releasesFontaine Fifth Wheel promotes Mann to VP of EngineeringFontaine Fifth Wheel North America has promoted long-time employee Steve Mann to vice president of engineering, the company announced. In this role, Mann is responsible for all corporate engineering functions, including research and development, product…February 17, 2010Page 1 of 6Next PageTop StoriesTrailersNBA star leaps into trailer leasing businessNBA star and entrepreneur Eric Bledsoe is making his next big move — this time in the trailer leasing industry.ComponentsMEMA offers guidance on Chinese tariff implementationMarketPulseTPS MarketPulse indicates recovery could be underwayComponentsPresident Trump follows through on tariff promiseIndustryFMCSA task force advises ban of lease-purchase programs