Denise Rondini (TPS)New product releasesHigh capacity heavy-duty shock by BilsteinBilstein introduces a new super high capacity 60mm diameter, monotube gas pressure shock absorber for the of heavy-duty commercial vehicle market. With a 60mm internal working piston, this shock is said to be one of…July 21, 2011New product releasesShell Lubricants offers simplified lubricant choicesShell Lubricants is rolling out its redesigned global portfolio of transmission fluids, gearbox oils, mobile hydraulic oils, gear and axle oils and greases for on- and off-highway vehicles and equipment. The simplified product lineup is…July 21, 2011New product releasesEaton’s UltraShift PLUS lineup expandsEaton Corporation recently announced a number of expansions to its UltraShift PLUS line of automated transmissions, including the addition of two new vocational platforms, additional application approvals within a multipurpose platform and a lower range…July 21, 2011New product releasesHandheld diagnostic tool for commercial vehiclesThe new Blue-Point Pocket iQ (EEHD181030S) is a handheld diagnostic tool that can be used for all commercial vehicles from light-duty to Class 8 trucks. Powered by Nexiq, this scan claims to be a productivity…July 20, 2011New product releasesMichelin Americas Truck Tires unveils refuse tireMichelin Americas Truck Tires (MATT) is introducing a next generation tire and a new retread size offering for refuse applications. The Michelin XZUS2 tire delivers up to a 20 percent increase in removal miles over…July 12, 2011HomeRitchie Bros. launches new equipment servicesRitchie Bros. Auctioneers Inc. announced the launch of a bundle of new valued-added services for its customers in the U.S., Canada and around the world. These new services, which include detailed equipment information, real-time auction…July 11, 2011New product releasesHutchens Industries names regional managerHutchens Industries announces the promotion of Taylor Hutchens as regional manager for Arkansas, Colorado, Louisiana New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas. He will be responsible for calling on existing Hutchens’ customers, as well as developing new…July 7, 2011New product releasesMcGuire named president of Fontaine Trailer Heavy HaulFontaine Trailer Company, a Marmon Highway Technologies company (MHT), has named Randy McGuire president of the Fontaine Heavy-Haul business unit based in Springville, Ala. “We’re delighted to have Randy leading this important business focusing on…July 7, 2011New product releasesKenworth of Newfoundland relocates to larger facilityKenworth of Newfoundland has moved its parts and service facility in Mount Pearl to a new, much larger location, which accommodates triple the amount of service department space and more than quadruples parts department size. The 35,000-sq.-ft. facility,…July 7, 2011New product releasesJacobs launched engine brake for Cummins ISXCummins, Inc.Jacobs Vehicle Systems announced that it has launched a new engine brake for the Cummins ISX 11.9 diesel engine. The new Model 460 engine brake was developed by Jacobs in conjunction with Cummins engineers to…July 5, 2011Previous PagePage 15 of 33Next PageTop StoriesBusiness operationsThe vicious cycle of bad dataInefficiency is a killer in sales. During a joint webinar Thursday hosted by Fusable and Voze, experts from both business shared how bad data is one major driver of sales inefficiency, and how costly it can truly be.Outlook and BenchmarkingDaimler to ‘ramp down’ ZEV investmentFinanceCredit card surcharges here to stayClass 7-8Mack debuts brand-new Anthem regional haul tractorFeatured SponsorKeep Your Trucks Rolling: Driving Smarter Maintenance for a Stronger Future
