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].Sales coaching/trainingReMaTec show coming to the U.S.The Automotive Parts Remanufacturers Association (APRA) and Amsterdam RAI, owners and organizers of ReMaTec, have agreed to organize a new comprehensive show for automotive and heavy duty remanufacturing in the USA. The first edition will…October 1, 2013HomeFour Star Freightliner earns Elite SupportTo become Elite Support Certified, dealers must go through a stringent process that requires them to demonstrate proficiency in service and parts processes, technical and operational training, and customer amenities. All of the current standards are focused on providing a superior customer service experience from participating locations.October 1, 2013ComponentsNew MaxxForce injector from AlliantThe injection line is included and must be replaced any time the line is removed.October 1, 2013ComponentsMobile app available from FleetguardAvailable for use with the Apple iPhone and Android-enabled mobile phones, the Fleetguard Product Catalog mobile phone app is a free download available from the Apple iTunes App Store and the Google Play Android market.September 30, 2013New product releasesLarson debuts cart-mounted work lightNew portable work light built capable of illuminating 64,000 sq. ft.September 30, 2013HomeHorton breaks ground on expansionThe ceremony was attended by Horton’s Roseville employees, Horton, Inc. leadership including Hugh K. Schilling, chairman of the board, G. Henk Touw, president and CEO, Terry Gilberstadt, corporate secretary, and Chuck Bastien, test engineering and facilities manager; and the Bauer Design Build team of Mike Bauer, president, Craig Kohler, superintendent, and Brian Trombley, senior project manager.September 26, 2013HomeDetroit names its top distributorsThe winners will enjoy an all-expense-paid trip for two to the Dollar General 300 at the Charlotte Motor Speedway on Oct. 11 with the Detroit Genuine Parts Racing Team to cheer on Sam Hornish, Jr. in the No. 12 Detroit Genuine Parts Ford Mustang.September 26, 2013Sales coaching/trainingPhillips releases latest Qwik Tech TipsThis edition focuses on grounding techniques for 12- and 24-volt electrical systems.September 26, 2013HomeYokohama breaks ground on U.S. commercial tire plantYokohama Tire Corporation officially began construction of a state-of-the-art commercial tire manufacturing facility in West Point, Miss with a groundbreaking ceremony Sept. 22. “Today is a very exciting day as Yokohama prepares to begin construction…September 25, 2013HomePSI featured on business programProduced by 21st Century Business TV, the program features PSI’s history as the pioneer in developing automatic tire inflation for commercial vehicles and how the design of its product has changed the way trucking fleets manage tire costs.September 25, 2013Previous PagePage 59 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
