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].IndicatorsNavistar introduces new 12.4-liter engineNavistar’s joint venture announced last year with Volkswagen is expected to produce powertrain options in the years ahead, but for now the Lisle, Ill., truck maker is content to to tackle that work on its…February 27, 2017Growth strategiesNew lightweight air suspension from SAF-HollandSAF-Holland launches new lightweight air suspension and axles specifically made for trailers. Read about these products right here on Truck Parts and Service!February 26, 2017IndicatorsNew fifth wheel for terminal tractorsSAF-Holland has introduced a new multi-feature enhanced fifth wheel for terminal tractors. The new fifth wheel debuted Sunday at the Technology & Maintenance Council’s (TMC) 2017 Annual Meeting and Exhibition in Nashville, Tenn. Ron Froese, director…February 26, 2017IndicatorsDana introduces axle ratio, driveshaft for downspeedingDana Incorporated at the Technology & Maintenance Council’s (TMC) 2017 Annual Meeting in Nashville, Tenn., introduced a new axle ratio for the Spicer AdvanTEK 40 tandem axle. Dana’s newest and seventh axle ratio – 2.47:1…February 26, 2017Growth strategiesDana announces partnership for tire maintenance productDana Incorporated launches a cloud-based tire management platform, announces a new partnership, and introduces a new axle and driveshaft. Read more on TP&S!February 26, 2017Growth strategiesHaldex debuts intelligent trailer braking control moduleHaldex introduces new technology that will enhance the capabilities of trailer ABS systems regarding functionality and communication. Read about this on TP&S!February 26, 2017IndicatorsTruck depreciation forecasted to flatten in 2017Monthly depreciation of trucks jumped 0.7 percent in 2016 versus the year before, according to J.D. Power and Associates data released Wednesday. Monthly retail depreciation for 3- to 5-year old trucks averaged 1.9 percent in 2016….February 15, 2017Growth strategiesTruckPro expands in Florida with acquisitionOver the coming weeks, JLTP-Ft. Myers will begin transitioning to the TruckPro company name and logo.February 15, 2017Sales coaching/trainingDaimler’s Bernhard steps downDr. Wolfgang Bernhard is stepping down from the Daimler AG Board of Management, CCJ has reported, just more than one year before his contract with the company was set to expire. Citing “personal reasons,” Bernhard…February 11, 2017IndicatorsMid-States Utility Trailer Sales opens remodeled Omaha locationMid-States Utility Trailer Sales has opened a remodeled workshop in Omaha, Neb. They recently hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the full-service dealer location. Bob Elsasser, General Manager for Mid-States Utility Trailer Sales in Omaha, says the…February 2, 2017Previous PagePage 17 of 148Next PageTop StoriesTrailersTrump's new steel, aluminum tariffs hit trailers, heavy-duty partsTruck trailers and truck components among 407 products exposed to 50% steel and aluminum tariffs as of Monday.Outlook and BenchmarkingInflation biggest driver in rising parts sales to dateEquipmentInternational recalls more than 25K units, Ford more than 100KOutlook and BenchmarkingTrump delays China tariff but implements othersFeatured SponsorKeep Your Trucks Rolling: Driving Smarter Maintenance for a Stronger Future
