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].Sales coaching/trainingAPRA schedules electric clinics, adds new membersAPRA will hold its first electrical clinic of the year on March 22-23, 2013 in connection with MD Publication’s Showpower 2013 in Memphis. Full program details are now available here, and interested parties can register…March 6, 2013ComponentsSumoSprings launch spring for HD Dodge, FordSuperSprings International Wednesday introduced new “fit-it-and-forget-it” suspension enhancements for for the Ford F550 and Ram 5500. Composed of microcellular urethane, SumoSprings’ “airless airbags” increase load-carrying capacity, provide a smooth load engagement, reduce side-to-side body roll…March 6, 2013New product releasesIPA releases tire diameter monitoring toolIPA Wednesday announced the release of the Tire Comparator (Type I) to help fleets ensure the better fuel economy and tire life possible to reduce costs. Minute discrepancies in tire pairing can have profound effects on these…March 6, 2013ComponentsAllison unveils new hybrid transAllison Transmission unveiled its H 3000 hybrid-propulsion system for commercial vehicles Wednesday at The Work Truck Show in Indianapolis. The new product is targeted for medium- and heavy-duty trucks in distribution, refuse, utility and shuttle…March 6, 2013New product releasesMinimizer’s Kruckeberg wins awardCraig Kruckeberg, CEO and chief visionary officer at Minimizer, has been named the Upsize Business Builder of the Year. The Upsize Business Builder Awards provide an annual contest to recognize entrepreneurs for leading smart, sustainable…March 5, 2013New product releasesTracer Products has new ultrasonic diagnostic toolTracer Products is launching its new Tracerline Marksman II ultrasonic diagnostic tool. The tool converts and amplifies inaudible ultrasonic sound into audible “natural” sound. Now service technicians can easily hear sounds that signify problems such as air…March 5, 2013HomeCreamer to retire from Dorman boardDorman Products Inc. announced Monday Jack Creamer Jr. will retire from the company’s board of directors effective March 8. “On behalf of the entire board, I would like to thank Jack for his many years…March 5, 2013ComponentsRecord Supply joins VIPARVIPAR Heavy Duty has announced that Record Supply, Inc. in Gillette, Wyo. is its newest stockholder to join its network of distributors. President Kevin Record’s company operates a heavy distribution business from a nearly 1,500 sq….March 5, 2013HomeInterstate Batteries names senior VPDallas-based Interstate Batteries’ Senior Vice President Walt Holmes has been named senior vice president for distributor operations & innovation team. “I am very excited to take on these additional responsibilities and opportunities in working with…March 5, 2013New product releasesAerosmart skirting EPA certifiedSustainable Aerodynamic Concepts’ Aerosmart trailer skirting has received EPA SmartWay certification. Manufactured in Northwest Arkansas exclusively by military veterans, Aerosmart trailer skirting is made with materials reclaimed from scrap semi trailers with repurposed aluminum from…March 5, 2013Previous PagePage 106 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
