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/trainingCVSA releases 2013 Out-of-Service HandbookThe Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) announced Tuesday the release of its 2013 North American Standard Out-of-Service Criteria Handbook and Pictorial (OOSC). The OOSC, the only official reference book of its kind for law enforcement and the…February 20, 2013HomeAuto Truck names new Regional Fleet Sales ManagerAuto Truck Group has named Lisa Morales its Regional Fleet Sales Manager, the company announced Wednesday. In her new role, Morales – who most recently served as Parts Manager with Peterbilt of Baltimore – will…February 20, 2013Service and repairKenworth names 9 to Service CouncilNine of Kenworth’s leading service managers in the United States and Canada were named to the nameplate’s 2013 Service Council Tuesday.  The panel is charged with promoting service and product improvements to further enhance Kenworth’s…February 20, 2013HomeContinental Tire facility construction on paceThe last steel beam of the basic structure was secured in Continental Tire the Americas’s 1 million-square-foot production facility in Sumter, S.C. Tuesday. “Today’s milestone celebration at Continental Tire puts us one step closer to filling up the…February 20, 2013Service and repairInland Truck Parts opens Scottsbluff facilityInland Truck Parts has moved into a new, 37,000 square-foot facility in Scottsbluff, Neb. “With this move, we can employ new technology, boost efficiency and serve our customers better than ever before,” says Inland General Manager…February 19, 2013New product releasesCummins filter improves onsite fuel qualityCummins, Inc.Cummins Filtration has developed a Fuel ReGen System to improve fuel cleanliness in onsite fuel storage tanks before it is pumped into vehicles or other onsite equipment. World Wide Fuel Charter (WWFC) determined that 50…February 19, 2013HomeStub tech shortage by improving image of professionPerception may not be the reality, but it is someone’s version of reality. Perceptions and misconceptions about joining the labor force as a diesel technician could be contributing to the shortage of qualified technicians, Andy Stopka,…February 19, 2013New product releasesTire plant produces one millionth retreadAfter 15 years, Allied Oil & Tire Company’s Michelin Retread Technologies (MRT) plant has reached a production milestone. The plant, located in Omaha, Neb., has produced their one millionth commercial truck tire retread. “The MRT retread is…February 19, 2013HomeSchnitzler will lead M&K service forceTracy Schnitzler will lead M & K Quality Truck Sales efforts at its six M & K locations in Michigan, Indiana and Mississippi, the company announced Tuesday. Schnitzler has been promoted to Director of Service Operations at M & K…February 19, 2013MaintenancePlanning for an OSHA inspectionThis month, Truck Parts & Service has looked at how to handle OSHA inspections. From how to avoid them, to how to properly facilitate a visit, component manufacturers have been generous with their tips on…February 18, 2013Previous PagePage 111 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
