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/trainingTechnical fouls: Finding, paying, training and keeping techsOpinions vary on the depth of knowledge techs should have, but they could easily be categorized in two groups: A lot and A bunch. David Milne, with the Automotive Training Managers Council (ATMC), says today’s…January 28, 2013HomeWabash National acquiring Beall Corp.Wabash National Corporation has entered into an agreement to acquire certain assets of Beall Corporation in a $15 million cash deal. The acquisition is expected to close during the first quarter of 2013. “This acquisition represents…January 28, 2013HomeOmnitek Engineering doubles existing facilityOmnitek Engineering Corporation has signed a new lease for a facility near its current location that more than doubles its size to approximately 25,000 sq. ft., which the company says will support anticipated strong domestic…January 25, 2013New product releasesOTC showcases DPF cleanerOTC introduced the aftermarket to its recently released diesel particulate filter (DPF) cleaner during last week’s HDAW show at The Mirage in Las Vegas. The cleaner has been on the market for slightly more than…January 25, 2013New product releasesYokohama ultra-wide tire wins EPA approvalYokohama’s newest commercial tire (the TY517) has been added to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) SmartWay list of verified technologies. Yokohama, which now has nine products recognized as SmartWay “low rolling resistance tires,” will debut the TY517…January 25, 2013CommentaryThe value of horses and mulesComing up as a young writer I was very fortunate to have a good mentor. A 30-plus year industry veteran, he had “been there, done that.” Having that kind of leadership was important as I…January 24, 2013New product releasesPrestone enters DEF marketPrestone Products Corporation announced this week the availability of its new line of Prestone Command Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF). Prestone Command is the first DEF launched by Prestone and has been developed for use in all diesel engines equipped…January 24, 2013Growth strategiesMeritor rolling out two new product seriesMeritor is launching two new product series – Meritor AllFit and Meritor Green. The announcement was made Tuesday at Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week in Las Vegas. Terry Livingston, general manager, Global Product Management and Shared…January 24, 2013ComponentsNew Gabriel catalog availableThe Original Gabriel’s 2013 truck, trailer and bus shocks catalog is now available. The redesigned catalog reflects the company’s new branding and most up to date product line offerings of light vehicle and Heavy-duty OE and aftermarket…January 24, 2013HomePSI adds SharkeyJames Sharkey has joined Pressure Systems International as director of strategic initiatives. In his new position, PSI says Sharkey will play a leadership role in expanding the market for the company’s automatic tire inflation system,…January 24, 2013Previous PagePage 120 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
