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].ComponentsBettsHD launches new websiteBettsHD has launched a new website, www.BettsHD.com, to compliment the company’s rebranding initiative. Betts Company recently announced the formation of BettsHD, combining legacy brands of Betts and Life-Time Fenders into a single reliable source for safety-related products…April 26, 2013ComponentsDorman launches new hood latch kit, DEF capsDorman HD has launched a new series of hood latch kits and DEF caps. The new hood latch kits fits Freightliner trucks model years 2003-2008. The company has also made available a DEF cap for…April 25, 2013HomeDaimler, PACCAR, Volvo report decline in salesMost major truck manufacturers wrapped up their first quarter last month, and released their results this week. Daimler AG said in its earnings call Wednesday the company’s first-quarter North American truck sales dipped 3 percent…April 25, 2013HomeAllison joins bus ‘roadeo’Allison Transmission Holdings Inc. says it will host the 2013 International Bus Roadeo on May 5 in collaboration with IndyGo, the largest public transit provider in Indiana. The annual competition, organized by the American Public Transportation Association (APTA), will take…April 25, 2013HomeDana honored by Spartan MotorsDana Holding Corporation was recently recognized by Spartan Motors, Inc., with its 2012 Star Performer award, presented during Spartan’s annual supplier conference in Charlotte, Mich. Star Performance recognition is the highest award presented to suppliers by…April 25, 2013New product releasesVolvo, Mack launch automated transmission fluidVolvo and Mack this week each announced a product line of SAE 75W-80 transmission lubricant, specifically engineered for I-Shift and mDrive automated manual transmissions. Both fluids are approved for drain intervals up to 500,000 miles. Bulldog…April 25, 2013HomeDana sees sales slideDana Holding Corporation reported sales sales of $1.68 billion for the first quarter of 2013 Thursday, compared with $1.96 billion for the same period in 2012. Lower North American commercial vehicle and European and Asian off-highway market…April 25, 2013New product releasesPrestone Command launches rewards programPrestone Products Corporation has launched its new Prestone Command Rewards program. Designed as a way to help recognize its channel partners for their hard work and dedication, Prestone says the new rewards program also coincides…April 25, 2013ComponentsTRP introduces new line of clutch replacement partsTRP has released a new line of durable clutch replacement components including clutch brakes, pilot bearings, clutch release yokes and clutch installation kits. “TRP offers a wide breadth of clutch replacement components to meet the…April 25, 2013HomePressurePro appoints sales leaderJason Zaroor has been appointed Advantage PressurePro’s director of sales of the company’s in-house sales team. Zaroor most recently served as general sales manager of Sutherland Chevrolet, coordinating individual and business-to-business fleet sales. As director of sales,…April 24, 2013Previous PagePage 87 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
