Denise Rondini (TPS)New product releasesSK Hand Tool Introduces CushionGrip ScrewdriversSK Hand Tool, LLC introduced the CushionGrip screwdriver line, setting a new standard for performance by delivering higher torque than standard screwdrivers mechanics are familiar with. Made in the United States, the CushionGrip features a…July 4, 2011New product releasesVolvo Trucks reduces energy use at plantVolvo Trucks’ New River Valley (NRV) manufacturing plant in Dublin, Va. reduced its energy intensity by nearly 30 percent in just one year, making it the first company to meet a 10-year challenge set by the…June 28, 2011New product releasesCaterpillar announces new parts distribution centerCaterpillar Logistics Services, Inc. (Cat Logistics), a wholly owned subsidiary of Caterpillar Inc. announced plans to open a new parts distribution center in Spokane, Wash. The new facility, which will replace the existing 125,000 sq.-…June 27, 2011New product releasesDenso International America names new COODenso announced that Kazumasa Kimura will be chief operating officer of DENSO International America, Inc., Denso’s North American headquarters, effective June 22. As COO, Kimura will oversee the company’s overall sales operations in North America….June 24, 2011New product releasesGray lifts meet certification requirementsGray Manufacturing Company, Inc. announced that all three models of the WPLS series of lifts ― WPLS-160F, WPLS-180C and WPLS-180W ― have met all requirements for certification under the current National Standard, ANSI/ALI ALCTV-2006, and…June 23, 2011New product releasesMeritor appoints Wormington director of sales, North American TrailerMeritor Inc. has announced the appointment of Curt Wormington as the director of sales for its North American Trailer Products business. He succeeds Walt Sherbourne who has rejoined Meritor’s Aftermarket business. According to Craig Frohock,…June 20, 2011New product releasesGoodyear introduces long- and regional-haul wide-base tiresGoodyear has announced the introduction of its G392 SSD drive and G394 SST trailer wide-base tires for long-haul and regional-haul applications. The new wide-base tires, which feature Fuel Max Technology offer flat protection, thanks to…June 20, 2011New product releasesBorgWarner launches first visctronic fan drivesBorgWarner Thermal Systems now supplies Visctronic fan drives as optional equipment for Freightliner Cascadia trucks powered by DD13 and DD15 engines. The electronically controlled Visctronic fan drives operate only when needed and at the appropriate…June 20, 2011New product releasesRosen joins Fontaine TrailerFontaine Trailer has hired Dan Rosen as vice president of sales and marketing for the heavy-haul business based in Springville, Ala. He will report directly to John Craig, president of Fontaine Trailer Company headquartered in…June 16, 2011New product releasesWingfoot celebrates 10 years of service and supportWingfoot Commercial Tire Systems celebrated10 years of providing tires and tire services at more than 180 commercial tire sales, service and retread facilities across the United States. The company, which also offers preventive maintenance and…June 14, 2011Previous PagePage 16 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
