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 releasesGabriel sales event kicks offGabriel (Ride Control, LLC) kicked off its national “Legendary Sales Event”, offering consumers a mail-in rebate for up to $125 when they purchase four qualifying Gabriel branded ride control products between Sept. 1 and Oct. 31. Consumers are eligible…September 3, 2013HomeCummins distributors in California announce plans to merge, form single entityCummins Cal Pacific LLC and Cummins West Inc. have announced plans to merge and form a new entity, Cummins Pacific LLC. Under the arrangement, which will be effective Sept. 28, Cummins Pacific will serve California…September 3, 2013New product releasesNew Abex Air Disc Brake CatalogFederal-Mogul has made available a new digital catalog featuring the expanded Abex line ofreplacement air disc brake pads for commercial vehicles. The catalog is now available through the FMe-cat.com electronic catalog by clicking on the “Technical Information” and “Digital…September 3, 2013Sales coaching/trainingAA Wheel & Truck Supply CEO to lead HDAW’14 luncheonNancy Ringel, CEO and co-owner of AA Wheel & Truck Supply Inc., will present at the annual HDAW Leaders of Tomorrow (LOT) Luncheon Jan. 29 during Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week 2014. HDAW’14 will take place…September 3, 2013ComponentsThe ‘shocking’ evolution of a smooth rideWhile their function has barely changed in generations, the technology that goes into manufacturing shocks has evolved significantly. Essentially, a shock absorber is only four pieces: a piston, a cylinder, a piston rod and a…September 3, 2013New product releasesNew Shop & Tech catalog from Snap-onSnap-on has announced the release of its new Shop and Tech catalog. “The new Snap-on Shop and Tech catalog offers an abundance of innovative tools and equipment that will make shops more productive and profitable,” John Majerowski,…August 29, 2013HomeHighway and Heavy Parts carrying International DT466 diesel engine partsHighway and Heavy Parts has added International DT466 diesel engine parts to its stock, expanding the company’s offering to completely cover most model years. The inline six cylinder DT466 is one of the most popular mid-range…August 29, 2013New product releasesShell talks low viscosity, maximum protectionDeveloping an advanced engine oil that can keep up with todays advanced engines is the driver behind the PC-11 (proposed category 11) diesel engine oil in the works by the American Petroleum Institute. James Jaillet,…August 29, 2013HomeCalifornia Car Duster VP passes from cancerRussell E. “Russ” Romer, a long-time, executive in the aftermarket, has passed away after a lengthy battle with cancer. He was 70. Most recently, Romer was the Vice President of Sales and Marketing at the…August 29, 2013ComponentsMeritor brake discs receive ECE R90 certificationMeritor says it has received the first ECE R90 certification for Meritor AllFit brake discs from the Vehicle Certification Agency (VCA). “Passing this certification is a testament to the performance and durability of our Meritor AllFit…August 28, 2013Previous PagePage 63 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
