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].ComponentsFleet Brake adding parts center in MontrealFleet Brake announced plans Friday for a new parts distribution center in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Set to open this month, the new facility will be an important link in the Fleet Brake parts distribution network,…June 3, 2013HomePSI celebrates 20 yearsMeritor, Inc. and Pressure Systems International (P.S.I.) celebrated P.S.I.’s 20-year history of producing automatic tire inflation systems for commercial vehicles during their Annual Fleet Technology Event held in San Antonio, Texas. Automatic tire inflation as…June 3, 2013HomeSAF-Holland releases new tandem suspensionSAF-Holland has announced the availability of SAF CBX69 Tridem Slider Suspension systems for trailer applications. The SAF CBX69 sets a new standard for light-weight tridem suspension slider axle systems. The CBX69 delivers the features and…May 31, 2013Sales coaching/trainingToday’s technical classroom is multi-dimensionalThis is the second of a multi-part series on the evolution of technician training and education. Twenty years ago, the diesel truck manufacturers and OEM suppliers relied primarily on written service training publications or instructor-led…May 31, 2013Sales coaching/trainingArkansas techs square off in state championshipDiesel technicians from around the state of Arkansas will square off Friday for bragging rights and the title of Arkansas’ best. Technicians will compete in 13 categories at the state championship including PMI, air conditioning/refrigeration,…May 30, 2013Sales coaching/trainingPhillips releases May edition of Qwik Tech TipsPhillips Industries has introduced its May edition of Qwik Tech Tips, which focuses on ABS cabling versus non-ABS cabling. According to Phillips, “An antilock brake system (ABS) provides a significant reduction in stopping distances during…May 30, 2013Sales coaching/trainingALI offering discount for lift inspection certification programProspective participants in the new Automotive Lift Institute (ALI) Lift Inspector Certification Program only have a few more months to take advantage of a half-price discount on registration, the company says. The signup fee sale,…May 30, 2013HomeAccuride elects new directorsShareholders of Accuride Corporation elected Robin J. Adams and James R. Rulseh to serve on the company’s Board of Directors during Accuride’s 2013 Annual Meeting of Stockholders held Wednesday. Adams and Rulseh fill the vacancies…May 30, 2013HomePalfinger names Anthony VPPalfinger says it has named Danny Anthony Vice President of Operations effective June 3. Located at the East Coast Hub Palfinger American Roll-Off facilities in Trenton, N.J., Anthony will be responsible for the performance of…May 30, 2013HomeWebb Wheel makes leadership changeChad Plank has been named President of Webb Wheel OEM following the promotion of Kent Finkbiner to Group President Marmon Highway Technologies (MHT) Commercial Truck business. Webb Wheel is a member of MHT’s Brake and…May 29, 2013Previous PagePage 76 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
