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].HomeNestle USA Private Fleet switching to EcoPower oilSafety-Kleen announced Wednesday that Nestle USA has switched to EcoPower Engine Oil in its private fleet of Class 8 tractors. The move will reduce greenhouse gas emissions and protect the environment, while it protects engines. More than…July 11, 2013HomeEaton names Power Train authorized rebuilderPower Train Service announces it has been authorized by Eaton Corporation to now offer a rebuilt transmission consisting of 100 percent genuine Eaton parts and supported by Eaton’s Real Time Warranty and the Roadranger Network….July 11, 2013Sales coaching/trainingNGVi to hold safety courses in DallasThe Natural Gas Vehicle Institute will hold its next round of NGV technician and fleet operations safety training and CNG fuel system inspector training Sept. 10-12 in Dallas. The training will begin with NGVi’s one-day…July 11, 2013ComponentsKit Masters holding Harley giveawayKit Masters, manufacturer of GoldTop fan clutch rebuild kits, is running a summer-long promotion which concludes with a random drawing for a customized 2013 Harley-Davidson Fatboy motorcycle. This GoldTop inspired motorcycle will feature a gold…July 9, 2013HomeTransAxle named Eaton Authorized RebuilderTransAxle has been selected by Eaton as one of the first participants in its Authorized Rebuilder program. As one of three companies worldwide to be recognized as an Eaton Authorized Rebuilder, TransAxle and its sister…July 9, 2013HomeEaton rolls out rebuilder programEaton has launched a rebuilder program that will give credentialed independent aftermarket providers an opportunity to rebuild and sell a differentiated choice for Eaton’s lineup of heavy-duty transmissions. The new initiative also gives fleets and…July 8, 2013MaintenanceFinding new techniciansOver the last several years, the North American commercial truck aftermarket has seen a slow pilgrimage of its technicians into retirement. Veteran techs are retiring at such a rate that their old positions can’t be…July 8, 2013HomeVolvo issues recall over brake problemVolvo Trucks North America says it will recall 23,000 model year 2007-2014 VAH, VHD, VNL, VNM, and VT models over a manufacturing omission that could lengthen stopping distances. The affected trucks were built between Dec….July 8, 2013ComponentsWix releases 197 new partsWIX Filters introduced 197 new parts in the first and second quarters of 2013. Of the 197 new parts, 35 percent will serve light-duty applications and 65 percent will serve heavy-duty applications. ProTec cabin air…July 5, 2013HomeHorton honors its first distributorNorman G. Clark Pty. Ltd. has been honored with an award for 50 years of outstanding service as a licensed manufacturer and distributor for Horton, Inc. The award recognizes Norman G. Clark – Horton’s first…July 4, 2013Previous PagePage 68 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
