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].New product releasesAdditive helps restore compressionRislone Compression Repair is formulated to fill scratches and grooves in cylinder walls to prevent blow-by gasses and compression from leaking past the rings and fouling the crankcase oil. The ring seal is a proprietary blend…February 18, 2013Sales coaching/trainingThomas Built offers tech trainingThe 2013 Thomas Built Institute is set for May 7-10 in Greensboro, N.C. A second session will be held in conjunction with the STN Expo in Reno, Nev., July 23-26. To register, visit www.thomasbus.com. Registration…February 18, 2013ComponentsHELLA launches new HD websiteAutomotive lighting and electronics supplier HELLA has launched a new website for its heavy-duty products. HellaHD.com features a comprehensive guide to HELLA’s optical warning systems, HELLA work lamps, HELLA electrics, HELLA back-up alarms and cameras,…February 15, 2013HomeRigDig forms partnership with wholesale network, truck advertiserTruck history report service RigDig has formed a partnership with Commercial Truck Trader and the Wholesale Industrial Network, making the service more accessible to both dealers and buyers. Dealers can now access the truck history…February 15, 2013HomeDamman named Phillips’ National Fleet ManagerDennis Damman has been named National Fleet Sales Manager at Phillips Industries. Damman joined Phillips following a 20 year career in the commercial vehicle industry, including senior executive positions at a major fleet and a…February 15, 2013MaintenanceCorrosion control manual from TMCATA’s Technology & Maintenance Council has released its new Corrosion: Compliant, Cause and Corrosion Manual. According to TMC, the manual is intended to serve as a comprehensive resource that addresses various aspects of vehicle corrosion….February 15, 2013New product releasesMilwaukee introduces new 18V impact wrenchesMilwaukee Tool Corporation continues has introduced the industry’s first 18V compact impact wrenches with over 200 ft.-lbs. of torque. As part of the new M18 Fuel line that launched in 2012, Milwaukee says new tools…February 14, 2013CommentaryAdvancements in TrucknologyA truck is a complex machine. Hundreds of moving parts, an internal combustion engine, onboard computer and a list of nuts, bolts, sensors and other “things”. When you think about advancements in technology on the…February 14, 2013Service and repairLove’s opens new travel stopLove’s Travel Stops announced Thursday it has opened a new travel stop in Natalia, Texas. The newest Love’s location was built from the ground up and includes includes a a Love’s Truck Tire Care center, 90…February 14, 2013MaintenanceCutting staff can increase expensesBusinesses needing to make a quick turnaround on their bottom lines generally turn to one thing first: staff reductions. The math seems to work. Payroll is generally a company’s largest expense and chipping away at the labor…February 14, 2013Previous PagePage 112 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
