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 releasesNew steer tire from ToyoToyo Tire USA unveiled its new low rolling resistance steer radial tire designed for use in long haul applications at the Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, Ky. Thursday. The M177 is a premium EPA SmartWay verified tire…March 27, 2014ComponentsAlliance expands reman brake shoe, kit lineAlliance Truck Parts has expanded its remanufactured brake shoe and kit product line to include new EG brake lining optionsMarch 27, 2014Sales coaching/trainingBendix brake-school surpasses 16k usersIn just less than 12 months, brake-school.com, the on-line training site from Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems, has served more than 16,000 registered users. Bendix opened access to its knowledge database and technical resources in March…March 26, 2014HomeNelson Global Products adding fifth international locationNelson Global Products announced Wednesday at the Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, Ky. plans to expand into Mexico with a new manufacturing and distribution facility in Monterrey, Mexico (city of Garcia, state of Nuevo Leon)….March 26, 2014ComponentsHorton’s fan retrofit packagesHorton’s Modulator Fully Variable Retrofit Packages are designed to deliver optimized engine cooling and replace on/off fan drives for select heavy-duty line-haul and severe-duty vocational trucks where pneumatically actuated fan clutches over-cycle or do not…March 24, 2014ComponentsAlliant Power releases 2014 Application GuideAlliant Power has released its 2014 Application Guide, a reference tool to aid fleet and shop personnel. The 102 page guide covers a wide range of diesel engine components for Ford, GM, Dodge, Navistar &…March 22, 2014HomeLove’s Travel Stops adding to tire selection, will double service facilitiesLove’s Travel Stops (Love’s) has recently added Goodyear and Continental tires to its commercial truck line. Love’s also offers Bridgestone, Firestone, Aeolus, Michelin, Michelin Retreat Technologies, BF Goodrich and Yokohama. The company also expect the number…March 21, 2014HomeWhat are your feelings about promotional pricing?March 20, 2014CommentaryThe resurgence of remanCost conscious fleets have turned to remanufactured parts for years, and lines of customers are getting longer. Very few aftermarket segments have a head of steam like reman parts. Recent movement in Washington may actually…March 19, 2014ComponentsRegistration now open for Dayco basketball bracket contestDayco Products announced Monday that registration is now open for its 6th Annual Pick- A-W men’s college basketball contest is now open. Similar to the five previous Pick-A-W contests, registration is free and multiple prizes…March 17, 2014Previous PagePage 41 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
