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].HomeEaton engineer honored with industry awardDuring his co-op with Eaton, Kyle Croes worked on the launch of the company’s new fuel-efficient Fuller Advantage Series automated transmission and he was part of an international sourcing team that helped improve program efficiencies and reduce costs for another transmission.June 18, 2014CommentaryTruck dealers jumping in used market head-first, and the aftermarket should followUsed Class 8 tractors are selling for record prices – a fact that isn’t lost on some of the industry’s largest players. Recently, Penske and Rush Enterprises each announced plans to construct brick and mortar…June 13, 2014HomeWeldon Parts expands capabilities in OklahomaThe company recently relocated its Clinton branch from a 5,000 square foot facility to a building with 50,000 square feet and sought a way to use the additional space.June 10, 2014HomeWABCO acquires Transics InternationalWABCO announced in February that it acquired 96.84 percent of Transics International shares for a net consideration of EUR 95.8 million. WABCO subsequently made a public offer to acquire the remaining 3.16 percent of outstanding shares, consistent with Belgian takeover rules.June 10, 2014MaintenanceStertil-Koni bestows Achievement of Excellence AwardStertil-Koni has awarded Peter Bowers, the company’s Technical Sales Support Manager, its Achievement of Excellence award.June 9, 2014HomeInternational Brake founder passes awayJames E. Lyle, 76, passed away at his home Wednesday, June 4, 2014.June 6, 2014Service and repairREPAIR SHOP OF HORRORS: ForkedAnyone who runs a warehouse knows this guy. You know the one; the “Oh, that will fit. No problem” guy. And then his buddy, “Watch this!” guy. A measuring tape, and a little common sense…June 2, 2014Homewarehouse accident[youtube vBqcpHUpsmM?=autoplay1 nolink]June 2, 2014HomeBalance Masters adds Lifetime WarrantyBalance Masters announced Thursday it will offer a Lifetime Warranty on top of its 100-day Purchase Price Refund on all Balance Masters active Balancing Systems. The company adds, that after the last five years of working with…May 29, 2014HomeSurplus-Solutions announces additions, changes to siteMore than 10 MHC Kenworth locations have added surplus/obsolete parts to Surplus-Solutions.com, with more being added daily. Additionally, Surplus-Solutions.com says it no longer requires the buyer to register to search the site for parts, offering free access and…May 28, 2014Previous PagePage 38 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
