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].HomePSI’s Cohn named chairman of SAE chapterAl Cohn, Director New Market Development & Engineering Support for Pressure Systems International (PSI) has been named Chairman of the Cleveland Chapter of SAE International. The Cleveland Chapter covers all of Northeastern Ohio and is…June 5, 2013ComponentsNew catalog available from MeritorMeritor has released an all-new aftermarket parts catalog covering brakes, trailer axles and wheel attaching parts. The 13-chapter catalog was revised based on customers’ input and includes all new products and models introduced in the…June 5, 2013HomeBettsHD honored with PACCAR awardBettsHD has received the PACCAR 50PPM Quality Award for the second year in a row, and the third time overall. The award is presented to suppliers who have met the OEM’s quality expectation of less than 50…June 5, 2013Service and repairFreightliner group buys Texas service centerThe Around The Clock Freightliner Group, LLC, has acquired the Howe, Texas based Diamond Service Center. “We continue to expand the ATC Group’s support services in the region,” John Miciotto, the President & CEO of the Around…June 4, 2013Service and repairTire lifter from Kiene DieselKiene Diesel Accessories has developed a Tire Lifter. Kiene says the lifting tool allows one person to lift mounted 22.5, 24.5 and 300 lb. super single tires, safely and easily. When not in use, Kiene…June 4, 2013New product releasesMichelin launches new tireMichelin Americas Truck Tires, a division of Michelin North America, Inc., announces the launch of the Michelin X One Line Energy D tire and Pre-Mold retread. Michelin says this latest generation wide base single tire…June 4, 2013ComponentsPeerless Electronics OTTO e-store now openPeerless Electronics Inc. says its OTTO Controls e-store is now online. The store offers a selection of Otto’s toggle, rocker, Hall Effect and pushbutton switches, switch guards, grips and accessories. Many of these switches are…June 4, 2013New product releasesChampion releases CNG oilChampion announced Monday it has released a new oil specifically designed for vehicles powered by Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), Liquid Natural Gas (LNG) or Propane. The 15w-40 multi-grade viscosity has reduced ash content and is…June 3, 2013New product releasesWheelTime network now offering Bergstrom climate controlWheelTime’s 18 member network and nearly 200 service centers is now a distributor of Bergstrom climate control systems, the company announced Friday. WheelTime will now offer Bergstrom’s NITE no-idle system as well as all Kysor products. “WheelTime is renowned…June 3, 2013Sales coaching/trainingInland Truck Parts opens innovative training centerInland Truck Parts has opened a new state of the art training center in Olathe, Kan. The 15,000 sq. ft. facility was designed to allow Inland to hold training sessions for all of its employees,…June 3, 2013Previous PagePage 75 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
