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 releasesMobil Delvac develops new low-viscosity oilLow-viscosity engine oil will be one of the key components used by diesel engines to meet the soon-to-be-implemented federal greenhouse gas and fuel economy standards, set to be phased in starting next year through 2017….May 5, 2013New product releasesMinimizer’s Craig Kruckeberg up for Entrepreneur Of The YearMinimizer announced that its CEO & Chief Visionary Craig Kruckeberg has been named a finalist in the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year 2013 program in the Upper Midwest. The award recognizes outstanding entrepreneurs who demonstrate excellence and…May 3, 2013Growth strategiesCanadian dealership named Peterbilt’s best for parts, serviceCanada’s Camions Excellence Peterbilt – Laval has been named Peterbilt’s North American Parts and Service Dealer of the Year. The award was presented to Quebec dealerships’ principals Nicole and Dany Lussier during Peterbilt’s annual Dealer Meeting at…May 3, 2013HomeClean Energy launches new business unitTo meet the growing demand for maintenance facilities that service new and expanding natural gas fleets, Clean Energy Fuels Corp. has created a Facilities Modification Services business unit that will offer a range of solutions…May 3, 2013ComponentsPACCAR Parts celebrates 40 yearsPACCAR Parts celebrated its 40th anniversary May 1, marking four decades since opening its first parts distribution center (PDC) in Renton, Washington. Today PACCAR Parts’ worldwide network spans 15 PDCs on five continents. “Over the…May 2, 2013Service and repairKenworth names Parts and Service Dealer of the YearTruckworx Kenworth has been named Kenworth’s 2012 Parts and Service Dealer of the Year for the U.S. and Canada during the annual Kenworth Dealer Meeting held recently in Columbus, Miss. The Parts and Service Dealer…May 2, 2013Sales coaching/trainingPenske funds UTI scholarshipPenskePenske Truck Leasing has established the Penske Truck Leasing Diesel Excellence Scholarship through the Universal Technical Institute (UTI) Foundation. The new scholarship program was established through a gift of $100,000 to the UTI Foundation and is intended for students attending any…May 2, 2013MaintenanceMitchell 1 TruckLabor tool now availableMitchell 1 announces that TruckLabor, its comprehensive labor time estimating product for medium- and heavy-duty trucks, is now available for purchase. According to Mitchell 1, truck repair professionals now have access to mechanical labor times…May 2, 2013Sales coaching/trainingNationaLease maintenance manager meeting is this monthNationaLease will hold its 2013 Spring Maintenance Managers Meeting in Schaumburg, Iill May 15 – 17, bringing together maintenance professionals from all of the NationaLease member companies. The company’s goal through the meeting is providing opportunities…May 2, 2013HomeMeritor to sell stake in Brazilian partnershipMeritor, Inc. announced Tuesday it has signed an agreement to sell its 50 percent ownership interest in Suspensys Sistemas Automotivos LTDA to its partner in the venture, Randon S.A. Implementos E Participações for $195 million…May 1, 2013Previous PagePage 84 of 148Next PageTop StoriesOutlook and BenchmarkingFTR sees further slowing in economy entering 2026Idling, if not sinking, economy will keep pressure on heavy equipment purchasing, FTR says.Class 7-8October truck orders fall despite month’s historic strengthCommentaryHere’s what I’m hearing about the marketSupplier UpdatesWebb, Dana agree to long-term partnershipGrowth strategiesU.S. fleet added carriers, reduced equipment in Q3
