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].Service and repairFord will debut Commercial Vehicle Center programFord is rolling out a nationwide Commercial Vehicle Center program for fleet and commercial customers. The network of more than 650 Ford dealers will offer commercial truck sales, financing options and service support. Ford has more…February 1, 2017Sales coaching/trainingStrong fourth quarter helps Volvo Group up income in 2016Volvo Group reported fourth-quarter income significantly increased to $550 million from the prior year’s 300 million. For the full-year 2016, revenues declined by 3 percent to $32.6 billion but profitability improved with an adjusted operating margin of…February 1, 2017IndicatorsUtility working to build lighter trailer lineupTruck and trailer OEMs are doing all they can to make their units lighter than ever before. Over the last 15 years, Utility Trailer Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing Craig Bennett says the…January 27, 2017Sales coaching/trainingEconomists anticipate mild growth for economy, trucking in 2017The number of Class 8 trucks on the highway reached about 3 million units in 2016, consistent with 2015 and about the same as the pre-recession period from 2006 through 2009. Speaking at the Heavy…January 27, 2017IndicatorsUtility redesigning side skirts ahead of Phase 2With Green House Gas Phase 2 poised to demand better efficiency from semi trailers, Utility Trailer is redesigning the company’s side skirts, the company announced Wednesday. The USS-120A-4 side skirts will feature a new one-piece…January 26, 2017IndicatorsUtility Trailer dealers enjoyed banner 2016Last year was one for the books for Utility Trailer dealers. Craig Bennett, senior vice president sales and marketing, says the company added four new dealership locations in 2016, while another eight expanded or moved…January 25, 2017Growth strategiesDenso rolling out PowerEdge after treatment, publishes its first digital parts catalogDenso's PowerEdge is adding a new aftermarket emission control product for their customer base. Read all about this new product on Truck Parts and Service.January 24, 2017Growth strategiesFormer Dayton Parts boss receives HD Hall of Fame AwardSmalley was a founding member of a group that helped launch HDAW and was recently inducted into the HD Hall of Fame. Get the details on Truck Parts and Service!January 24, 2017Growth strategiesAftermarket gives rise to private label brandsThe aftermarket industry has expressed openness to giving smaller labels a chance simply because of quality parts. Read their ideas on Truck Parts and Service.January 23, 2017Growth strategiesProprietary engines winning marketshareDetroit Diesel, Volvo and Paccar take advantage of International/Cummins dropped market share. Get more details on the indsutry on Truck Parts and Service!January 23, 2017Previous PagePage 18 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
