Jason Cannon (TPS)Jason Cannon is the Editor of Commercial Carrier Journal. He has a Class A CDL and is a graduate of the Porsche Sport Driving School. Reach him at [email protected].Service and repairDaimler Elite Support network growingDaimler Trucks North Americaās (DTNA) network of Elite Support Certified dealers continues to grow, the company announced at the Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, Ky. this week. To become Elite Support Certified, Freightliner and Westernā¦March 24, 2013New product releasesFleetguard launches filter recycling campaignCummins Filtration announced this week at the Mid-America Trucking Show the official launch of its FleetguardĀ filter recycling management program, dubbedĀ Filtering Change. The program is aimed at partnering with service centers and fleet locations throughout theā¦March 22, 2013ComponentsDana unveils new 6Ć2 axleDana unveiled a new lightweight axle for 6Ć2 configurations at the Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, Ky. this week. The Spicer EconoTrek was designed for line haul applications and can improve fuel economy by upā¦March 22, 2013Sales coaching/trainingRegistration opens for aftermarket online classesThe University of the Aftermarket is now registering aftermarket industry professionals for 12 online courses that will begin May 20, 2013. The extensive offering of spring/summer semester courses enables industry professionals to earn continuing educationā¦March 22, 2013New product releasesGrede develops lightweight componentsGrede Holdings LLC is developing lightweight chassis, powertrain and drivetrain components, including safety-critical systems, for several OEM using a patented ductile iron alloy called SiboDur. Grede is showcasing SiboDur castings at Mid-America Trucking Show thisā¦March 21, 2013New product releasesNew LED lamp from OptronicsOptronics International is displaying its new Uni-Lite LED clearance/marker lamps for the first time at the Mid-American Truck Show in Louisville, Ky. this week. The small, three-quarter inch lamps employ Optronicsā new GloLight optics, makingā¦March 21, 2013ComponentsD&W Diesel to partner with DelphiDelphi has announced D&W Diesel, Inc. as an authorized service distributor for Delphi Common Rail Pump and Injectors found on JCB diesel engines. Delphi provides OEM training, service replacement parts and test procedures to D&Wā¦March 21, 2013Sales coaching/trainingNew āAftermarket 101ā course being offeredUniversity of the Aftermarket will present its āAftermarket 101ā program on May 29-30 at Federal-Mogulās headquarters in Southfield, Mich. The program is open to new employees in the automotive or heavy-duty aftermarket and will provideā¦March 21, 2013Service and repairRotary Lift debuts heavy-duty liftsRotary Liftās heavy-duty Mach line of mobile column lifts is now available in a smaller package, suited for fleets, independent repair facilities and truck dealerships. Like the rest of the Mach family, the new MCH413ā¦March 21, 2013New product releasesTruck-Lite announces 2013 catalogTruck-Lite has released its 2013 full-line catalog. The comprehensive full-color catalog features more than 2,700 products, including new product innovations designed with the latest in LED technology. In addition to showcasing all currently available productsā¦March 21, 2013Previous PagePage 100 of 148Next PageTop StoriesOutlook and BenchmarkingFTR sees further slowing in economy entering 2026Idling, if not sinking, economy will keep pressure on heavy equipment purchasing, FTR says.Class 7-8October truck orders fall despite monthās historic strengthCommentaryHereās what Iām hearing about the marketSupplier UpdatesWebb, Dana agree to long-term partnershipGrowth strategiesU.S. fleet added carriers, reduced equipment in Q3
