Derek SmithHomeBig R Show session: Converting diesel engines to LPGThe 2010 International Big R Show will feature a complimentary session on how to transform diesel engines into liquefied petroleum gas engines on Oct. 31 at the Las Vegas Hilton. The session will be presented…September 27, 2010HomeMonthly freight index fell 0.4% in May, year-to-year up 4.4%The Freight Transportation Services Index fell 0.4 percent in May from its April level, declining after two consecutive monthly increases, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Bureau of Transportation Statistics reported Wednesday, July 14. BTS, a…July 15, 2010HomeAssessing Repair Needs QuicklyUptime is king, and fleet owners need their outside service providers to diagnose problems ASAP. This Webinar will address fleet expectations and service providers’ best practices to meet them and will review the efforts of…July 8, 2010New product releasesCummins to provide emissions technology to JV partner in RussiaCummins, Inc.Cummins Inc. signed a memorandum of understanding with KAMAZ Inc. to negotiate licensing its advanced Euro VI emissions technology to ZAO Cummins KAMA, the joint venture the Company operates with KAMAZ in Russia. Under terms…July 1, 2010New product releasesTransCore teams with Vigillo to offer discounted CSA 2010 scorecardsTransCore has teamed with data mining software company Vigillo to offer its customers a 10 percent discount on Vigillo’s CSA 2010 carrier and driver scorecards. The scorecards are designed to provide a comprehensive overview of…July 1, 2010New product releasesEaton, Linde Hydraulics form allianceEaton Corporation and Linde Hydraulics, a division of KION Group GmbH, have entered into a global strategic alliance to strengthen the companies’ product lines, market distribution channels and regional coverage. Eaton will add Linde’s comprehensive…July 1, 2010HomeU.S. diesel price climbs 3.3 cents, $2.961After five consecutive weeks of declining prices, the national average retail price of a gallon of diesel climbed 3.3 cents to $2.961 for the week ending Monday, June 21. The price had fallen 19.9 cents…June 22, 2010Growth strategiesMany Markets, Many SolutionsRandall-Reilly serves the trucking and construction markets through business-to-business publications, cutting-edge electronic media and trade shows and events. For more information on how we can help you promote your products and services, please visit here…June 18, 2010HomeAbout the Independent AftermarketFacts about the independent aftermarket: There are about 3,000 non-OEM, medium- and heavy-duty (Class 6-8) parts distributor locations. Heavy-duty replacement parts generate about $16 billion in annual sales; this is expected to grow to more…June 15, 2010HomeIndustry Roundup: Associations & OrganizationsIndustry Roundup: Associations & Organizations Numerous resources exist to help aftermarket businesses be more productive, efficient and profitable. Associations, organizations and trade shows all contribute to the aftermarket’s success through agenda-setting dialogue, networking and product/service…June 10, 2010Page 1 of 10Next 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