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].HomeTidewater Fleet Supply turns 60Tidewater Fleet Supply, originally founded in 1953 as Tidewater Battery, is celebrating its 60th year in business. Tidewater Fleet Supply is a full line automotive, truck and heavy-duty equipment parts distributor serving customers in Virginia…April 23, 2013HomeUTI beginning new tech scholarship programUniversal Technical Institute is launching the Industry’s Choice Scholarship program, which will be initially funded by UTI with $1 million. The program was developed to help students get the training they need to start a career in an industry that is…April 23, 2013HomeWebsite auctions surplus parts, unsold service timeTwo trucking industry veterans have launched a website aimed at putting wasted service hours and surplus parts inventory in the bank. Surplus-Solutions.com is an online market place that links together buyers and sellers of surplus…April 22, 2013HomeAccuride sets day, time for earnings callAccuride Corporation said Monday the company will host a conference call to discuss the financial and operational results of its First Quarter 2013 this Wednesday at 9 a.m. (CST). Accuride President and CEO Rick Dauch…April 22, 2013ComponentsDana expands ring, pinion gearing optionsDana Holding Corporation has expanded its Spicer ring and pinion gear options for Dana 44TM (226 mm) and Dana 60TM (248mm) rear axles to include additional ratios, while ensuring top-of-the-line part quality through the manufacturing…April 22, 2013HomeNominees for distributor award coming inNominees for the 2013 Truck Parts & Service Distributor of the Year Award are beginning to roll in. For the past 11 years, Truck Parts & Service has recognized the best of the independent aftermarket with its…April 22, 2013New product releasesChampion unveils new SAE 5W-40 diesel oilChampion has launched a new Blue Flame SAE 5W-30 diesel motor oil. The company says its formulated and blended SAE 5W-30 Heavy-Duty Diesel Motor Oil reduces engine wear and corrosion while maintaining viscometric properties and…April 19, 2013Sales coaching/trainingUniversity of the Aftermarket announces graduatesPresented by the University of the Aftermarket’s leadership development program, Leadership 2.0 concluded on April 19 with a graduation ceremony for its 28 participants. “There were many, many valuable aspects to the program but for…April 19, 2013HomeMilwaukee Tools receives awardMilwaukee Tool has been honored with Call2Recycle’s 2012 Leader in Sustainability Award for its exceptional commitment to its battery recycling program. “In 2012, 10 million pounds of batteries were collected and diverted from local landfills…April 19, 2013ComponentsDorman HD launching new product guideDorman HD says it will release a new aftermarket product guide early next month. The 28-page, full-color guide will feature the company’s former dealer only parts offerings, including fog lights, headlights, HVAC vents and others….April 19, 2013Previous PagePage 89 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
