Denise Rondini (TPS)New product releasesWorldwide Equipment relocates, expands Charleston, W.Va., facilityWorldwide Equipment has relocated and expanded its parts facility in the Charleston area to a new location that includes 12 service bays and room for additional parts inventory. Worldwide Equipment – Charleston parts and service…September 16, 2011New product releasesIPA introduces new toolIPA announces the Air Comb Filter and Radiator Cleaner, which it says is ideal for cleaning cylindrical style air filters, radiators, condensers and other hard-to-reach applications. An air filter, if properly cleaned, can be reused…September 11, 2011New product releasesRed Dot announces staffing changesRon Hidalgo Red Dot Corporation has appointed Bill Jewell marketing manager for the company’s aftermarket business and Ron Hidalgo as marketing specialist. Based in Seattle, Jewell is responsible for marketing and support programs for the company’s network of 175…September 5, 2011New product releasesKenworth to feature products at Great American Trucking ShowThe aerodynamic Kenworth T700 equipped with the Paccar MX engine will be featured in Kenworth’s booth (No. 12137) at the Great American Trucking Show Aug. 25 -27 at the Dallas Convention Center. The Kenworth T700…August 24, 2011New product releasesIngersoll Rand introduces quiet ImpactoolIngersoll Rand has expanded its MAX family of air tools with the all new 2145QiMax Impactool “The 2145QiMAX offers incredible power for its size, and a variety of new features designed to improve productivity,” says…August 19, 2011HomeCVSN 2011 President’s Recognition Award winner announcedThe Board of Directors of the Commercial Vehicle Solutions Network (CVSN) announced that J. Richard Schien, president and founder of Karmak, is the 2011 CVSN President’s Recognition Award winner. In announcing the winner CVSN President…August 15, 2011HomeFTR Shippers’ Condition Index improves slightlyFTR Associates’ Shippers’ Condition Index (SCI) as reported in the August Shippers Update edged up in June to a current reading of -3.1. The SCI sums up all market influences that affect shippers; a reading…August 15, 2011New product releasesNew SmartWay Verified Toyo M157 free-rolling axle tireToyo Tires introduces the M157 free-rolling axle tire for long haul, over the highway operations. The M157 is U.S. EPA SmartWay verified and features Toyo Tires’ proprietary e-balance technology. The result is a uniform and…August 15, 2011New product releasesKarmak hires Kenser as newest regional managerKarmak, Inc. announces the hiring of Bryan Kenser as the newest regional manager. “Bryan’s diverse background and experience in this industry brings knowledge and integrity to the field,” says Jeff Eudy, vice president of sales…August 15, 2011New product releasesCaterpillar announces expansion plans for remanufacturing facilityCaterpillar Inc. announced plans to significantly expand its remanufacturing facility in West Fargo, N.D. The increased capacity will help meet the strong demand for remanufactured drive train components for large off-highway trucks and other mining…August 10, 2011Previous PagePage 13 of 33Next PageTop StoriesBusinessFree trade is dead; tariffs vital for government revenueBrian Wild thinks tariffs are here to stay. As a free trade guy, he doesn’t like it. “I consider them wrong. I’m as anti-tariff as you can get.”WorkforceDon Reimondo receives CVSN President's AwardUsed trucksWhat’s next for used truck pricing, demand?Class 7-8Truck orders down year over year in AugustComponentsHow to catch alternator failures before downtime arrives
