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].HomeNationaLease announces Tech Challenge winnersNationaLease has announced the winners of its 3rd Annual Tech Challenge. Nine regional winners participated and the three Top Techs were announced at the Spring Maintenance Managers Meeting Awards Dinner. The winners, who will represent…June 17, 2013ComponentsNebraska Truck Center launches used parts websiteNebraska Truck Center says it has launched its rebranded used truck parts division, ReRun Truck Parts. “We have seen owner-operators and fleets choosing to own their trucks longer than ever before,” Kent Coen, president of Nebraska…June 17, 2013HomePACCAR, Navistar issue recallsPACCAR says it is recalling new Kenworth and Peterbilt units over a defect in the ignition switch. The recall affects model year 2014 Kenworth T170, T270, T370, T470, T660, T680, T800, T880, and W900 trucks…June 17, 2013ComponentsSKF releases 23 part numbers for air dryers, cartridges & service kitsSKF has released 23 new part numbers for its all-makes new and remanufactured air dryers, cartridges and service kits. Eleven of the new part numbers have been added to the popular Model 9 air dryer…June 14, 2013New product releasesClore releases jump starterClore Automotive introduces its new SOLAR commercial jump starter with 12 and 24 Volt jump starting capability. According to Clore, this unit provides endless jump starts for commercial fleets and construction equipment, and delivers the…June 14, 2013Growth strategiesAction Truck Parts joins VIPARAction Truck Parts, a full-line distributor of heavy duty truck and trailer components, has joined the VIPAR Heavy Duty network. Based in the Chicago suburb of Bolingbrook, Ill., the company has has been serving the…June 13, 2013HomeTMC releases new TrailblazerATA’s Technology and Maintenance Council (TMC) has released its most recent Trailblazer issue. Available on the TMC website here, this edition features a recap of TMC’s spring meeting held March 11-14 in Nashville and updates…June 13, 2013HomeOnly one week left to nominate a Distributor of the YearIf you haven’t voted for your favorite distributor, now is the time. The open nomination process for Truck Parts & Service’s Distributor of the Year award will close Friday, June 21, 2013. Anyone interested in…June 13, 2013New product releasesAurora’s fifth truck/bus tires SmartWay verifiedHankook Tire America Corp. fifth Aurora brand truck and bus radial tires have been SmartWay-verified by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SmartWay Technology Program. The tires verified by the program include the Aurora UF03…June 13, 2013HomeRemy wins Daimler supplier awardRemy International, Inc, has received the 2012 Masters of Quality Award from Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA). The Remy manufacturing facility in San Luis Potosi, Mexico supplies Delco Remyheavy duty alternators and starters to DTNA. It…June 13, 2013Previous PagePage 72 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
