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].HomeIdealease opens new Georgia facilityIdealease, Inc. has opened a new location in Kennesaw, Ga. The location expands the company’s commercial truck lease, rental and dedicated maintenance services in the entire Atlanta metro area as well as the North Georgia…July 4, 2013HomeUniversity of the Aftermarket chairman leaving to start own businessNorthwood University’s Aftermarket Management chairman Larry Silvey will leave his post next month and strike out on his own. Silvey says he has launched Larry Silvey Media LLC, an automotive marketing firm. Silvey has served various aspects of…July 3, 2013ComponentsDENSO develops a new diesel common rail systemDENSO announced this week that it has developed a new diesel common rail fuel injection system with what it claims is “the world’s highest injection pressure of 2,500 bar.” Based on its research when compared to…July 3, 2013Sales coaching/trainingSKF updates Brakemaster service guideSKF says it has updated its Brakemaster air dryers service guide to include technical tips, detailed installation instructions, service procedures and parts listing information. The 142-page service guide covers the SKF Brakemaster air dryer line,…July 3, 2013HomeTrans Power Kenworth opens new parts storeTrans Power has opened a new Kenworth parts location in the Tifton (Ga.) Industrial Park. Ed Birkitt, Trans Power vice president and general manager, says the new location offers convenient access to proprietary and aftermarket parts…July 2, 2013Sales coaching/trainingPhillips releases latest Tech TipsThe current issue of Phillips Qwik Tech Tips has been released. According to Phillips, this month’s edition includes information about 7-way trailer connectors, the differences between ISO and auxiliary cable and 3-in-1 electrical and air assembly…July 2, 2013HomeACT Freightliner tech named the best in TexasFort Worth Freightliner • Western Star’s Monte Merritt has been awarded the Technician of the Year and placed first in the Technician and Truck Driving Championships held by the Texas Motor Transportation Association (TMTA). Merritt will be…July 2, 2013Sales coaching/trainingALI to hold lift inspector coursesThe Automotive Lift Institute (ALI) has scheduled an additional Participant’s Orientation to meet growing demand from Lift Inspector Certification Program candidates. The workshop will be held Sept. 10 in Cortland, N.Y. ALI says interested participants…July 2, 2013HomeMinimizer names new CFOChristopher P. “CT” Thorpe has been named Minimizer’s Chief Financial Officer. Minimizer. Thorpe will also serve as Vice President of Business Development for Kruckeberg Enterprises, the holding company of Minimizer parent company, Spray Control Systems, Inc. “I…July 1, 2013HomeValley Truck Parts named Eaton Authorized RebuilderValley Truck Parts said Monday the company has achieved Eaton Authorized Rebuilder status, giving the company the opportunity to remanufacture and sell a differentiated choice for Eaton’s popular lineup of heavy duty transmissions. The new…July 1, 2013Previous PagePage 69 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
