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].ComponentsMeritorWABCO launches ECAS for OEM and aftermarket applicationsMeritor WABCO announces its Electronically Controlled Air Suspension (ECAS) is available for both OEM installation and aftermarket retro-fit. ECAS addresses two key customer groups. For those fleets that are already using 6×2 vehicle configurations for…March 11, 2013HomeDorman adds Lumber Liquidators CEO to boardLumber Liquidators Holdings Inc. president, CEO Robert Lynch has been selected to Dorman Products’ board of directors and named to the board’s audit committee, compensation committee and corporate governance and nominating committee. Lynch fills the vacancy on the…March 9, 2013New product releasesR.L. Polk looking at possible saleR.L. Polk & Co. confirmed Friday reports that the company is potentially seeking a buyer. R.L. Polk & Co. has asked New York investment banking firm Evercore Partners to explore strategic growth opportunities, but said there…March 9, 2013New product releasesGabriel launches ‘One to Watch’ sales eventGabriel (Ride Control, LLC) announced Friday its national “The One to Watch” Sales Event offering consumers a mail-in rebate for up to $125.00 when they purchase four qualifying Gabriel branded ride control products now through April 30,…March 8, 2013HomeAccuride Q4 sales take a hitAccuride Corp.’s reported financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2012 ended Dec. 31, 2012 were $176.3 million, compared with $242.5 million in the same period in 2011 – a decline of 27.3 percent….March 8, 2013HomeWeldon Parts opens Texas facilityWeldon Parts, Inc. will open its 18th location next week in Perryton, Texas. The new location will be located at 117 N. Industrial in Perryton, which the company says is a small community in the…March 8, 2013Service and repairSherwin-Williams expands paint offeringSherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes offers one of the most extensive fleet color selection tools: Color Works – The Match Box – designed to meet the needs of the commercial vehicle, fleet, and large truck paint refinishing…March 7, 2013HomeNavistar makes CEO changeNavistar International Corp. Thursday announced the promotion of Troy Clarke to president and chief executive officer, effective April 15. Clarke, who was serving as president and chief operating officer, will also serve on Navistar’s board….March 7, 2013Sales coaching/trainingBrake Council developing industry-wide certificationTo comply with new laws in Washington and California, the Brake Manufacturers Council (BMC) developed an industry-wide, self-certification program. The Brake Friction Materials Self Certification Compliance Program confirms that friction material suppliers comply with the…March 7, 2013Service and repairTrailer Wizards mechanic wins Apprentice AwardThe Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training (AIT) Board has named Trailer Wizards’ Licensed Mechanic Osmar Salguero as its Top Apprentice in the HET (Heavy Equipment Technician) – Transport Trailer Mechanic Trade. A Top Apprentice is…March 6, 2013Previous PagePage 105 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
