Denise Rondini (TPS)New product releasesSKF introduces two-piece wheel nut by MacLean-Fogg/MetformSKF has teamed with MacLean-Fogg/Metform, the US manufacturer of the original Securex two-piece wheel nut, to be the sole aftermarket supplier of the SKF Securex two-piece nut solution for hub piloted wheels. Manufactured to precise…April 13, 2011New product releasesUltraShift PLUS available on Cascadia and VN trucksEaton Corporation recently announced its UltraShift PLUS automated transmissions are an available option on select models of Freightliner Trucks’ Cascadia on-highway Class 8 truck and Volvo Truck North America’s VN series heavy-duty linehaul vehicles with…April 11, 2011New product releasesNew 5th wheel trailer grease introducedPlews & Edelmann announced the introduction of UltraLube 5th Wheel Trailer Grease. Specifically formulated with extreme-pressure and graphite additives, UltraLube 5th Wheel Trailer Grease is said to provide superior protection against friction and corrosion, even…April 11, 2011New product releasesTRP introduces alternator lineTRPAftermarket Parts has introduced a line of alternators for all makes of medium-duty to heavy-duty trucks. Designed to meet or exceed OEM specifications, all TRP alternators are rated for the higher temperatures found in newer…April 7, 2011New product releasesHorton expands QuickShip ProgramHorton has expanded its QuickShip warehouse program to improve its customer service. The company has added warehouses in Fontana, Calif., and in Lawrenceville, Ga., to provide even faster response to customer orders, reduce freight charges…April 5, 2011New product releasesMack introduces product enhancementsMack Trucks, Inc. recently unveiled an assortment of product enhancements including optimized roof and chassis fairings for the Mack Pinnacle models, additional fuel-efficient Econodyne ratings for its Mack MP engines and interior enhancements to improve…April 4, 2011New product releasesChevron introduces new Delo Grease ESIChevron Lubricants introduced the latest member of its product family, Delo Grease ESI. This extended service interval (ESI) grease is engineered to reduce friction and wear and is designed for a wide variety of on-road…April 4, 2011New product releasesBendix Spicer Launches Extended Service Drum BrakeBendix Spicer Foundation Brake LLC introduced a new, higher performing version of its Extended Service drum brake (ES Brakes) developed to meet the new federal stopping distance requirements mandated by the National Highway Traffic Safety…April 1, 2011HomeDana names Wood its new chief executiveDana Holding Corporation announced the appointment of a new chief executive officer and president, Roger J. Wood, effective April 18. Wood is a long-time employee of BorgWarner Inc., where he has been an executive vice…April 1, 2011New product releasesHorton announces U.S. manufacture of electronic viscous fan drive LineHorton is now manufacturing its entire line of electronic viscous products at its Britton, S.D., facility. This includes VMaster Directly Controlled and Stratis Viscous Drives. Formerly, the electronic viscous line was manufactured in Germany. This…March 29, 2011Previous PagePage 22 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
