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].MaintenanceFormer White House aide to deliver MEMA keynoteIndustry communications strategist Ed Gillespie will deliver the keynote address during the 10th Annual Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA) Legislative Summit on Wednesday and Thursday, April 10-11. Gillespie was counselor to president George W. Bush…December 24, 2012HomeTop 5 stories from 2012Calendar pages seem to flip quickly these days, and headlines tend to go by even faster. With only a few days left in 2012, we take a look back on the five most popular stories…December 24, 2012New product releasesNew product designed for winter grindAirman has released Wingman, its newest airflow control product designed to help prevent snow and ice accumulation on axles, airlines, taillights and undercarriage components. According to Airman, Wingman can provide a minimum 5 percent fuel…December 21, 2012Service and repairDorman launches new site for diesel repair marketDorman Products announced the launch of a new website for the diesel repair market. DormanDiesel.com connects site visitors with Dorman’s aftermarket diesel products. Dorman claims the new site makes parts searches easier by focusing searches based…December 21, 2012HomeJX Truck Center opens new locationJX Truck Center recently christened a new facility in Kronenwetter, Wis. The full-service dealership carries the Peterbilt, Volvo and PacLease brands and is part of JX Enterprises’ (JXE) network of 15 dealerships. “We’re proud to…December 21, 2012HomeGabriel announces ownership changeThe Original Gabriel announced this week a change its ownership from OpenGate Capital, LLC to MAT Holdings, Inc., has been finalized. MAT Holdings, Inc., a global manufacturer and distributor of products in the automotive, hardware, and power…December 21, 2012HomeManufacturer recognized for excellenceFour Standard Motor Products’ shipping locations have been recognized for outstanding On-Time Shipping performance by GM Customer Care and Aftersales. GM Customer Care and Aftersales awarded these locations awards in recognition of their outstanding shipping…December 21, 2012Sales coaching/trainingDodging OSHA violationsFew things can suddenly grind your business to a halt faster than an OSHA violation. Productivity lost to safety violations and corrections can take a technician out of service for an extended period and drag down…December 21, 2012HomeAccuride reaches agreement with Cetus CapitalAccuride Corporation and Cetus Capital announced an agreement Thursday that gives a Cetus a seat on the wheel and component manufacturer’s board of directors. Robert E. Davis, who is expected to be the appointee in…December 20, 2012Service and repairMack taps JOST for new fifth wheel standardJOST fifth wheels have been a value-added option at Mack dealerships for more than a decade, but this week they became a standard component on three models. Mack has announced that Greenville, Tenn.-based JOST International…December 20, 2012Previous PagePage 134 of 148Next PageTop StoriesClass 7-8Kenworth debuts C580, replacing iconic C500Kenworth Truck Company has replaced its legacy C500 with the C580, the next generation in its extreme-duty vocational lineup.Class 7-8Mack launches brand-new Keystone, updated Granite modelsBusiness operationsKeys to tech integrations that make your company strongerTechnician trainingTech sentiment about career hits new lowIndustrySupreme Court strikes down Trump's IEEPA tariffs
