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].HomeEvans tapped to lead MeritorIvor J. Evans has been named Meritor chairman of the board, chief executive officer and president, effective immediately, the company said Friday. Evans, a member of the Board of Directors of Meritor since 2005, has…August 9, 2013HomeBendix names Platinum DistributorsBendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC has honored 37 companies that have earned the program’s highest ranking of platinum, representing the top 10 percent of companies in the company’s independent aftermarket distributor network. This year’s Bendix platinum…August 5, 2013HomeBBB Industries acquires QBR BrakeBBB Industries has acquired substantially all of the assets of QBR Brake, Inc. QBR is a remanufacturer and supplier of semi-loaded disc brake calipers and accessories to the automotive aftermarket in North America. “We are…August 2, 2013HomePluss Corp. announces integration with Hino managed inventory programPluss Corporation, a provider of resource management software for truck and heavy-equipment dealers, distributors, fleet owners and repair facilities, says it has completed an integration with Hino Truck’s managed inventory (HMI) program. “This integration will ensure…July 31, 2013HomeMeritor posts net loss, gains in Aftermarket & Trailer segmentFor the third quarter of fiscal year 2013, Meritor reported Wednesday sales of $993 million – an 11 percent decline from the same period last year. The company says the decrease was driven by lower sales…July 31, 2013Sales coaching/trainingNew app coordinates Dallas trucking eventsA new app currently available for download in the Apple Store and via Google play offers a one-stop information shop for several industry events scheduled for Dallas in August. The app includes agendas, floor plans,…July 30, 2013HomeStoops Freightliner opens CNG/LNG service centerStoops Freightliner-Quality Trailer of Indianapolis has opened its new CNG/LNG service facility. “As a result of Jeff Stoops owning and operating one of the largest refrigerated carriers in the Midwest during the 1980’s, Stoops Freightliner has always…July 29, 2013HomeNew product offerings from Dayton Air ControlDayton Air Control Products says it has recently expanded its product line to include major Aftermarket manufacturers products including Barksdale and Ridewell suspension height control and leveling valves, Gabriel HD shock absorbers and Goodyear air…July 29, 2013Sales coaching/trainingTMC releases hotel information for fall meetingAmerican Trucking Associations’ Technology and Maintenance Council (TMC) announces it is still taking registrations for its upcoming fall meeting and SuperTech technician skills competition, set for Sept. 9-12, 2013 in Pittsburgh. TMC says the Westin…July 29, 2013Service and repairRush sees aftermarket revenues riseAftermarket is certainly not an afterthought at Rush Enterprises. The company announced its aftermarket services continued its hot streak during its earnings call Wednesday. The division accounted for more than 65 percent of the company’s…July 25, 2013Previous PagePage 66 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
