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].HomeBaldwin Filters plans expansionBaldwin Filters’ manufacturing growth at its Kearney and Gothenburg, Neb., and Yankton, S.D., facilities has led the company to expand its Kearney headquarters. Baldwin says it will break ground this spring on a new 400,000…February 4, 2013ComponentsTRP launching all-makes aluminum wheelsTRP Friday announced the release of aluminum wheels fitted for all makes of trucks and trailers in 22.5-inch and 24.5-inch sizes. Both are available in machined and high-polish finishes. The wheels, forged from one piece…February 3, 2013HomeNTP rolls out DPF and EGR coverageNational Truck Protection Inc. (NTP) announced Friday that, effective immediately, the company will offer Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) and Exhaust Gas Recirculation Valve (EGR) coverage on NTP Class 8 vehicles. “Prior to releasing coverage for…February 3, 2013HomeDaimler confirms potential layoffsDaimler Trucks North America confirmed Friday published reports that began surfacing earlier this week about potential layoffs at plants in the United States and Mexico. Daimler spokesman Dave Giroux says the company notified approximately 1,300…February 1, 2013HomeRemy president stepping downRemy International, Inc. – a manufacturer, remanufacturer and distributor of starters and alternators – Friday announced President and Chief Executive Officer John H. Weber has stepped down. Weber will remain a member of the Board of Directors,…February 1, 2013New product releasesMinimizer plans custom floor mat launch in MarchMinimizer has announced plans to unveil a custom-fitted floor mat line at the Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, Ky. in March. “We know there is market demand for floor mats that fit your rig perfectly and deliver…February 1, 2013HomeTruck Center Companies donates to training programTruck Center Companies has donated training materials to Southeast Community College in Milford, Neb. for its diesel technology-truck program. The training materials include the Freightliner Cascadia and M2, electrical trouble shooting, HVAC and electrical. Recruiter…February 1, 2013New product releasesPhillips introduces new wiring harness adapterPhillips Industries has released a new electrical wiring harness adapter designed to connect its STA-DRY main or mid-main modular harness systems to STA-DRY SLIM-7 trailer harnesses. The new STA-DRY Harness Adapter connects the round male style of the…January 31, 2013Home1,200 Charlotte-area Daimler jobs on chopping blockIf Daimler Trucks North America follows through on its expectation to layoff upwards of 1,300 employees in the U.S., North Carolina may bore the brunt of the cuts. According to a filing posted today to the…January 31, 2013HomeWildfires sparked by DPF, recalls force Cleaire out of businessTwo major brush fires allegedly caused by its products and mounting product recalls have pushed San Leandro, Calif.-based Cleaire Advanced Emission Controls out of business. Left with no warranty support, owners of trucks outfitted with Cleaire diesel…January 31, 2013Previous PagePage 117 of 148Next PageTop StoriesProductsThe aftermarket's top products of 2025: No. 1A familiar face has returned to the top spot on the annual Trucks, Parts, Service top ten products countdown.CommentaryDo you ever ask, 'Why are we losing sales?'Outlook and BenchmarkingRusty Rush cites overcapacity as thorn in truck sales turnaroundSales coaching/trainingSelling through the slowdownComponentsHow Hendrickson positions itself as trucking's ride control leader
