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 strategiesWebsite debuts to support natural gas fleets with parts searchParker Hannifin distributor Exotic Automation & Supply has launched an e-commerce site for fleets looking for OEM replacement CNG, LPG & LNG maintenance parts. Sales director Henry Testa says the new website provides owners of fleets…May 7, 2015ComponentsNew electric oil pump from EMPEngineered Machined Products Inc. (EMP) has launched a brushless DC electric oil pump. The new Model OPi40 features high performance gerotor pumping technology, including a long-life Brushless DC, Sensorless Motor, sealed and fully submersible, while delivering four…May 7, 2015HomeGALLERY: ACT Expo tradeshow floorThe Alternative Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo kicked off this week in Dallas, Texas with 200-plus exhibitors and an estimated 3,500 attendees. ACT Expo is North America’s largest clean fleet event, representing all weight classes and alternative…May 6, 2015ComponentsDENSO debuts new alternatorDENSO unveiled a new high-amperage alternator for the medium- and heavy-duty truck market at the ACT Expo in Dallas Wednesday. DENSO says the PowerEdge is smaller, lighter and more efficient than the industry competition and offers offers advanced…May 6, 2015HomeCummins, Agility Fuel Systems enter hardware, software partnershipAgility and Cummins will also integrate sales and aftermarket support and distribution networks.May 5, 2015HomeStertil-Koni names new Logistics SpecialistPaige Stewart has been named Logistics Specialist at Stertil-Koni. Stewart previously served as Marketing Associate and recently made the transition to the operations department at Stertil-Koni. Stewart began her career in the vehicle lifting industry with…April 26, 2015CommentaryDon’t be in the silent majorityIf I asked you to name the mayor of your hometown, could you do it? Sure. What about the town council? Most of them, right? Governor of your state? Easy. Legislators? Maybe. The further we…April 12, 2015New product releasesNew parts from Dorman HDDorman HD Solutions has released several new “Formerly Dealer Only Parts” to the aftermarket. Click through the gallery above for more on the products and their descriptions.April 9, 2015ComponentsThe real cost of counterfeit truck partsCounterfeiting is a multi-billion dollar business, and you can find knockoff truck parts just as easily as phony Gucci bags and flimsy Oakley sunglasses. According to the ATA’s Technology & Maintenance Council’s (TMC) Counterfeit Parts…April 9, 2015HomeTechnician shortage a large and growing problemAccording to the U.S. Department of Labor, over a million jobs exist today in the auto, diesel, and collision repair industries with growth of 17 percent projected through the year 2020.April 9, 2015Previous PagePage 26 of 148Next PageTop StoriesSuccessful Dealer AwardLearn more about Successful Dealer Award finalist Dobbs Truck GroupThriving in a large geographic footprint isn’t easy, but that’s where great character traits come in. Dobbs Truck Group is a national dealer group with a localized message.Outlook and BenchmarkingIt’s hard to find good news in an economic forecast these daysTrailersTrump's new steel, aluminum tariffs hit trailers, heavy-duty partsOutlook and BenchmarkingInflation biggest driver in rising parts sales to dateFeatured SponsorKeep Your Trucks Rolling: Driving Smarter Maintenance for a Stronger Future
