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].Growth strategiesWhite paper aimed at boosting distributor marketingEquipment Data Associates (EDA) launched this week the first in a series of six white papers aimed at helping truck dealers and parts suppliers effectively reach their customers. The first in the Dealer Marketing 360…December 13, 2012New product releasesChevron: Expect big changes with new oil categoryOil companies and engine manufacturers are busy working together through the auspices of the American Petroleum Institute to define, create and validate the industry’s next-generation diesel motor, which is slated to appear in January, 2016…December 13, 2012HomeNavistar appoints Merksamer to BoardNavistar International Corporation Wednesday announced Samuel J. Merksamer, managing director at Icahn Capital LP, has been appointed to the company’s Board of Directors. He replaces Diane Gulyas, who retired after serving three years as a…December 13, 2012HomeChristensen appointed PACCAR CFOThe PACCAR Board of Directors elected Robert J. Christensen to the position of PACCAR chief financial officer and executive vice president, effective January 1, 2013. Christensen has 29 years with PACCAR and his most recent…December 13, 2012HomeMinnesota City Kwik Trip first in area to sell CNGThe Minnesota City Kwik Trip now offers compressed natural gas, making it a hub for local businesses like Fastenal looking to cut costs and power their fleets with a cleaner fuel. “The fuel is basically…December 13, 2012Service and repairBendix hosts technical expert at Ohio facilityBendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC hosted technical expert Wayne Tustin at its Elyria, Ohio, headquarters Nov. 27-29 to showcase commitment to keeping its engineers on the leading edge of active safety and braking system technology…December 13, 2012HomeTruck-Lite announces staffing changesTruck-Lite has announced two changes to its marketing team. Bob Ives has assumed the position of executive vice president of business development, and Beth W. English joined the organization as vice president of marketing. In his…December 13, 2012HomePwC US taps new leadership for Transportation and LogisticsPwC US announced Thursday the appointment of Jonathan Kletzel as the new Transportation and Logistics (T&L) leader within the firm’s U.S. Industrial Products practice, effective immediately. In his new role, Kletzel is responsible for delivering various business and technology services to the…December 13, 2012HomeCummins expects to slash jobsA sluggish economy has proven to be more than one industry behemoth can bear. Cummins Inc. announced this week that it plans to cut up to1,500 jobs by year’s end on the heels of sluggish sales figures,…December 12, 2012New product releasesSynthetic oil for extreme coldShell Lubricants’ Shell Rotella T6 0W-40 is a full-synthetic heavy-duty diesel engine oil designed for extreme cold conditions. The oil uses free-flowing synthetic base oils formulated to allow reliable pumping on startup under extreme cold…December 12, 2012Previous PagePage 138 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
