Denise Rondini (TPS)New product releasesGreat Dane Leader Passes AwayChris C.F. Hammond, Jr., former president and chairman of the board of Great Dane Trailers, Inc., passed away Monday, Jan. 3, 2011 in Savannah, Ga. Born on Sept. 16, 1912, Hammond was 98 at the…January 6, 2011New product releasesCrysteel introduces new multi-function tailgateCrysteel Manufacturing, Inc., recently introduced the versatile High ‘N Slide Multi-Function Tailgate as part of its Crysteel Select Dump Body program. The High ‘N Slide tailgate (patent pending) offers traditional dump-through, sliding, as well as…January 6, 2011HomeFleetPride Acquires Friction Materials Co.FleetPride, Inc. announced that it has acquired the assets of Friction Materials Co. The acquisition includes the leasing of Friction Materials’ 15,000 square foot facility in Eugene, Ore. FleetPride will immediately move its existing operations…December 30, 2010HomeTravelCenters of America announces DEF island pump installsTravelCenters of America LLC confirmed its on-island Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) dispenser roll-out. TA expects to install about 50 on-island DEF dispensers at locations across the country in 2011. Installations will utilize new dispenser and…December 30, 2010HomeWisconsin Kenworth RelocatesWisconsin Kenworth has moved its full-service Kenworth dealership to a new, larger remodeled location in Menonomie, Wis.   Wisconsin Kenworth – Menomonie is located on a 9-acre site near Exit 45 on I-94, which connects…December 30, 2010HomeCongress Passes Environmental LegislationThe Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) now just needs President Obama’s signature for the bipartisan legislation to be reauthorized for five more years as the U.S. House of Representatives approved DERA by a voice vote….December 30, 2010HomeBill Gordon Elected Chairman of HDMA’s Heavy Duty Marketing and Sales ForumBill Gordon, national director of aftermarket and director of global marketing for Bergstrom Inc., has been elected chairman of the Heavy Duty Marketing and Sales Forum, a peer council of the Heavy Duty Manufacturers Association….December 30, 2010New product releasesCity Of Bowie Extends Maintenance Contract With FleetproThe City of Bowie, Md., has extended its contract with Fleetpro to provide on-site maintenance and inspection of city-owned vehicles through 2015. The extension ensures that Fleetpro will continue to service approximately 113 public works,…December 30, 2010New product releasesDetroit Diesel Sintered Metal Filter Achieves CARB Level 3+ CertificationDetroit Diesel announced that Cleaire Advanced Emission Controls’LongMile diesel particulate filter containing Detroit Diesel’s sintered metal filter technology  has been verified by the California Air Resources Board (CARB) as Level 3+. This designation – the…December 30, 2010New product releasesEngine Oil Preheater Low Watt DensityE Tip, Inc. announces the availability of the Universal Low Watt Density (LWD) Preheater Kits for engines, transmissions, hydraulics, gear boxes, bulk oil tanks, reservoirs etc. Kit sizes are based on the 120v or 240v…December 30, 2010Previous PagePage 24 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
