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 releasesSURVIVOR OTR scale now suitable for livestockRice Lake Weighing Systems was recently granted an amendment to its NTEP Certificate of Conformance for the SURVIVOR OTR Series of above ground truck scales. The amendment reduces the scale’s minimum division value (emin) from the…December 3, 2012ComponentsMinimizer launches carbon fiber poly fenderMinimizer has launched its new Carbon Fiber Poly fender. “Carbon Fiber Poly has become such a popular look and feel,” says Craig Kruckeberg, chief visionary officer of Minimizer. “We know there’s market demand for this…December 3, 2012Growth strategiesIBISWorld expects dealer revenues to climb for next 5 yearsOne industry analyst is predicting bleak news for the truck dealer industry. IBISWorld industry analyst Antonio Danova said he expects, over the five years leading to to 2012, revenue for dealers will fall at an annualized…December 3, 2012MaintenanceMERA and MEMA welcome remanufacturing reportThe Motor & Equipment Remanufacturers Association (MERA) and the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA) welcome the release of the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) report: “Remanufactured Goods: An Overview of the U.S. and Global…November 30, 2012HomeOliver Rubber celebrates anniversaryOliver Rubber is celebrating its centennial anniversary this year. Founded in 1912 in Oakland, Calif., by engineer Marion F. Oliver, the company says it was one of the first to retread tires with pre-cure rubber,…November 30, 2012Growth strategiesPhoenix Truck and Bus, LLC is new VIPAR heavy duty stockholderVIPAR Heavy Duty has announced Phoenix Truck and Bus, LLC in Indianapolis, Ind. is the newest stockholder to join its network of distributors. Under the leadership of its president, Mark Smith, Phoenix Truck and Bus operates…November 29, 2012HomeFirestone appoints SigillitoMichael Sigillito has been named vice president of Firestone Industrial Products Americas. As part of his new role, Firestone says Sigillito will provide leadership and direct administrative and managerial operations for the Americas. “Leveraging his…November 29, 2012New product releasesFontaine reopens Ohio modification centerFontaine Modification is reopening its truck modification center in Springfield, Ohio in December to provide post-production modifications on Navistar on-highway and vocational trucks for dealers and fleets across North America. Fontaine returns to a facility…November 29, 2012ComponentsAftermarket clutch portfolio expandedMeritor Inc. has unveiled its line of 14-in. and 15.5-in. clutches in standard and easy-pedal effort models, designed for medium- and heavy-duty trucks. Meritor says both models will be available under the company’s Euclid brand….November 29, 2012ComponentsBattery status indicatorPhillips Industries has introduced new 24-volt and 12-volt V-Check 1 battery status indicators. According to Phillips, the V-Check 1 can ensure vehicle operators that their batteries have all the power they need. The V-Check 1…November 29, 2012Previous PagePage 145 of 148Next PageTop StoriesClass 7-8Class 8 truck orders hit four-year highClass 8 preliminary new truck orders exploded in February, rising more than 20% for the third consecutive month to approximately 47,000 unitsClass 7-8Kenworth debuts C580, replacing iconic C500Class 7-8Mack launches brand-new Keystone, updated Granite modelsBusiness operationsKeys to tech integrations that make your company strongerTechnician trainingTech sentiment about career hits new low
