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].ComponentsVIPAR, Accuride ink three year dealVIPAR Heavy Duty and Accuride Corporation announced Thursday the completion of a new three year agreement. Under the agreement, VIPAR Heavy Duty will offer Accuride Wheels, Gunite wheel-end components and Imperial Group products. “VIPAR Heavy…March 21, 2013New product releasesHendrickson celebrates 100 yearsHendrickson threw itself a 100th birthday celebration Wednesday night, in conjunction with the Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, Ky. The Hendrickson story began in 1913 with the founding of The Hendrickson Motor Truck Company by…March 20, 2013HomeCarlucci joins HDA Truck PrideHDA Truck Pride welcomes Bob Carlucci to the team as national fleet manager. HDA Truck Pride says Carlucci will be responsible for all HDA Truck Pride national fleet activity. He will report to Don Reimondo,…March 20, 2013ComponentsFleetPride, others join Gabriel distribution networkThe Original Gabriel has signed agreements with four new master distributors of its Fleetline and GasSLX products to the heavy-duty aftermarket, effective immediately. The four newly appointed distributors are: Aurora Parts and Accessories, LLC; Automann…March 20, 2013Sales coaching/trainingBendix launches e-learning websiteBendix has launched a technical training site, www.brake-school.com, the company announced at the Mid-America Trucking Show Wednesday. The interactive brake training e-learning site houses training documents, videos and training modules with a learning check at…March 20, 2013HomeFollow along for MATS updatesThe editorial staff at Truck Parts & Service will be covering the Mid-America Trucking Show this week and posting news, product announcements and more daily – and in some cases hourly. Check our website periodically…March 19, 2013ComponentsSkinner Diesel Service joins Dually Drain Pan NetworkDually Drain Pan LLC announced Tuesday that its new orange Super Single Axle Drain Pan is now available at Skinner Diesel Service. Mike Skinner and his staff have serviced Columbus and Central Ohio for more than 31 years…March 19, 2013ComponentsDana set to debut new axles at MATSDana will debut its Spicer EconoTrek tandem axle, the company’s new lightweight 6×2 configuration that improves performance, reduces maintenance, and increases fuel economy for heavy-duty line haul tractors, at the Mid-America Trucking Show this week….March 19, 2013ComponentsDorman HD releases new hood latch kitsDorman HD announced Tuesday the unveiling of hood latch kits for Freightliner and Volvo trucks. The Freightliner models fit Classics 2003-2009 and Fld Sd 2007-2009. Volvo kits fit WC, WH, WI and WX units from…March 19, 2013HomeArens promoted at BaldwinBaldwin Filters has promoted Dan Arens to director of global laboratory pperations. In his new role, Arens will manage Baldwin’s global lab equipment and operations, as well as oversee operations in the Kearney, Neb. testing…March 19, 2013Previous PagePage 101 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 month’s historic strengthCommentaryHere’s what I’m hearing about the marketSupplier UpdatesWebb, Dana agree to long-term partnershipGrowth strategiesU.S. fleet added carriers, reduced equipment in Q3
