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 releasesMinimizer hosts legislative delegationLocal, state and federal leadership stop by Minimizer to talk manufacturing opportunities, growth and jobs.December 27, 2013HomeDistributor of the Year will be named later this monthTruck Parts & Service concluded its announcements all five finalists for its Distributor of the Year Award this month.December 27, 2013Sales coaching/trainingTop 10 of 2013: Finding, keeping and training a techThe No. 3 story from Truck Parts & Service took an in-depth look at the challenges facing today’s technicians as technology continues to evolve.December 26, 2013ComponentsBosch rolling out new heavy-duty wiper blade programBoash blades are available in sizes 13- to 26-inch Bosch Direct Connect wiper blades and 16- to 26-inch Bosch Evolution beam wiper blades for both driver and passenger sides.December 26, 2013HomePacific Truck Centers donates truck for tech trainingIn a partnership with Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA), Pacific Truck Centers, recently donated a used 2007 Freightliner Century Class truck to the Diesel Technology Department at Rogue Community College (RCC) in Medford, Ore. Managers at…December 26, 2013HomeTop 10 of 2013: Rush aftermarket sales explodesThe No. 4 story from Truck Parts & Service highlighted a sales explosion from Rush Enterprises aftermarket segment.December 25, 2013HomeTop 10 of 2013: Setting up your shop to service NatGas trucksThe No. 5 story from Truck Parts & Service looked at the steps needed in preparing your business to service natural gas trucks, including updating your facilities.December 24, 2013HomeDexter Axle acquires UFPDexter Axle, has completed the acquisition of Unique Functional Products. Dexter is the leading designer and manufacturer of trailer axle, brake and suspension assemblies for industrial and utility trailer and RV markets.December 24, 2013Sales coaching/trainingTop 10 of 2013: OHSA not ‘Oh, snap!’The sixth most-read article from Truck Parts & Service looked at how to react – not overreact – to an OSHA visit.December 23, 2013HomeAccuride wins supplier awards for 2013Accuride Corporation has received Gold and Silver Supplier Awards from Thomas Built Buses for its performance in the areas of engineering, quality, logistics, warranty and purchasing.December 23, 2013Previous PagePage 50 of 148Next PageTop StoriesClass 7-8October truck orders fall despite month’s historic strengthEven the month of October couldn’t turn around softening medium- and heavy-duty truck orders.CommentaryHere’s what I’m hearing about the marketSupplier UpdatesWebb, Dana agree to long-term partnershipGrowth strategiesU.S. fleet added carriers, reduced equipment in Q3Mergers & AcquisitionsFleetPride, TruckPro merging
