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].New product releasesChampion releases new oilChampion Oil has introduced its new premium SAE 5W-30 UltraFleet API-CJ4 synthetic heavy-duty diesel engine oil. Backed by global certifications and a battery of extreme field and bench tests, says its formulated and blended oilā¦May 8, 2013HomeBee Line launches bonus equipment programBee Line has launched a savings event designed to provide professional alignment equipment for shops using the companyās On The Floor system. Bee Line says when shops make the commitment to align with Bee Lineā¦May 8, 2013Growth strategiesPeterbilt names top TRP parts dealerWashington-based Western Peterbilt ā Spokane was named the TRP Dealer of the Year for its sale and support of TRPās all-makes truck, trailer and bus parts, Peterbilt Motors Company announced during its annual Dealer Meetingā¦.May 7, 2013ComponentsContiTech presenting three commercial air spring brandsContiTech will presenting three air spring brands for the commercial vehicle replacement market at Automechanika Dubai next month. Alongside original air springs in the ContiTech premium brand, the Phoenix and PRIME-RIDEĀ brands will also be presentedā¦May 7, 2013Sales coaching/trainingMERA to host āNegotiating Price and Terms in the Aftermarketā seminarThe Motor & Equipment Remanufacturers Association (MERA) will host a sales leadership training seminar June 13 at Meritor Headquarters in Troy, Mich. The session, āNegotiating Price and Terms in the Aftermarket,ā is intended for presidents,ā¦May 7, 2013New product releasesChampion releases new greaseChampion has released a new tacky, multi-purpose, high temperature grease. Poly 7 Red incorporates polymer technology, premium additive technology, hydro-treated base oils and a lithium complex thickening system, Champion says. Additive and polymer technologies ensureā¦May 6, 2013Service and repairTracerline introduces LED, leak detecting flashlightTracerline has introduced anĀ LED leak detection flashlight that provides pure UV light for detecting fluorescent dye. The OPTI-LUX 365 produces a brilliant glow that makes all leaks easier to find, while slashing diagnostic time, theā¦May 6, 2013HomeGates catalogs receive industry awardsGates Corporation was recently awarded for its 2013 Fleet & Heavy Duty Applications catalog. The company received the Presidentās Award for Paper Catalog Excellence (Silver Level) from theĀ National Catalog Managers Association (NCMA). āTo be recognizedā¦May 6, 2013New product releasesIPA introduces Digital Flow Meter NozzleInnovative Products of America (IPA)Ā has launched itsĀ Digital Flow Meter Nozzle, designedĀ for transferring fuels and monitoring volume in real-time. The nozzle is safe to use withĀ gasoline, diesel and kerosene, and the High-Flow Digital Meter Nozzle providesā¦May 6, 2013MaintenanceMcClure out as Meritor president, CEOMeritor Inc.ās Board of DirectorsĀ says its chairman, chief executive and president, Chip McClure, is leaving the company and Ivor J. Evans will serve as new chairman and interim CEO. Evans was formerly president and chiefā¦May 6, 2013Previous PagePage 83 of 148Next PageTop StoriesClass 7-8October truck orders fall despite monthās historic strengthEven the month of October couldnāt turn around softening medium- and heavy-duty truck orders.CommentaryHereās what Iām hearing about the marketSupplier UpdatesWebb, Dana agree to long-term partnershipGrowth strategiesU.S. fleet added carriers, reduced equipment in Q3Mergers & AcquisitionsFleetPride, TruckPro merging
