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 releasesIn-Bowl Heaters for Spin-On Series fuel filtersParker Racor has announced new In-Bowl Heaters for Spin-On Series fuel filters. Spin-On Series fuel filter water separators are equipped with optional in-bowl heaters, with the 200W resistance heaters integrated into the bowl. The company says…October 9, 2013HomeMacKay & Company launching new aftermarket studyFollowing the format of its DataMac Truck program, which profiles in detail the aftermarket opportunity for Class 6-8 trucks, school buses and trailers, MacKay & Company says it is planning to undertake a multi-client study of the aftermarket potential for replacement parts used on transit buses and motor coaches in the U.S.October 8, 2013New product releasesEvans debuts new coolant labelEvans Cooling Systems, Inc., producer waterless engine coolants, announced Monday the release of its new labels for its High Performance Coolant, previously known as NPG+C. The coolant is available in gallons, drums and totes, and…October 8, 2013HomeSAF-Holland opens parts distribution center in MexicoSAF-Holland has announced the grand opening of its Parts Distribution Center in Queretaro, Mexico. The company says the more than 12,000 square foot facility was developed to satisfy the demand for SAF-Holland aftermarket parts in Mexico, and is…October 8, 2013ComponentsNew seamless fender paddle bracketMinimizer announced this week a new seamless paddle bracket for its fender sets. Phil LaViolette, Minimizer’s Composite Engineer in their Research and Development division, says the advantages to this improved bracket extend beyond style. “These…October 8, 2013HomeD&W Diesel, Dorman Diesel reach warehousing & distribution agreement“Our relationship with Dorman Diesel is a natural fit,” says Peter Jarabek, Product Manager of the Dorman product line for D&W.October 7, 2013HomeEaton exec picked for SAE International VP, Commercial VehicleThomas Stover, a member of SAE International since 1992, succeeds Bharat Vedak, Vice President, TCI and Deliver Customer Value, Deere & Company.October 7, 2013HomeBee Line adds SimpsonSimpson will be expected to manage the company’s expansion in multiple states.October 4, 2013New product releasesMilwaukee Tool introduces new floodlightNew LED lamp has 8 hour battery life.October 4, 2013Service and repairMack launching maintenance telematics platformGuardDog’s maintenance monitoring system keeps an eye on the truck and makes the driver aware of potential issues. If the situation is something like a clogged filter, low fluid level or upcoming recommended service interval, GuardDog sends a message to the driver via the Mack Co-Pilot display on the dash.October 3, 2013Previous PagePage 58 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
