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].HomeNew toolboxes from Buyers ProductsBuyers Products now offers its line of diamond tread aluminum toolboxes with powder coating. The powder-coated aluminum toolboxes are standard in black. Buyers says powder coating increases the corrosion resistance of the toolboxes and can…April 15, 2013HomeYRC Worldwide ending contract negotiations with machinist unionYRC Worldwide says it will end contract extension discussions with the International Association of Machinists (IAM) April 15. While the company will continue to talk with the IAM, YRC officials cite a lack of significant progress in…April 13, 2013HomeFirestone names Brookes director of technologyFirestone Industrial Products has promoted Graham Brookes to director of technology. In his new role, Firestone says Brookes will be responsible for strategic planning and technology direction for the entire company. Brookes is a 13-year…April 12, 2013HomeNavistar adding new trucks to ISX15 engine lineNavistar International Corp. is adding two trucks to its Cummins ISX15 engine line. The International 9900i and PayStar 5900 SBA models with the 15 liter motor were introduced at ExpoCam, Canada’s National Truck Show. The ISX15…April 12, 2013HomeTimken buys electric motor repair service providerThe Timken Company has acquired the assets of Princeton, W.Va.-based Smith Services, Inc. Smith Services, Inc. is a regional provider of electric motor rewind and repair. Carl Rapp , vice president of Timken Industrial Services, says he expects…April 12, 2013HomeHow much does “Made in the USA” affect your parts buying decisions?April 12, 2013Service and repairNationaLease announces winners of tech competitionNationaLease has announced the regional winners of its Third Annual Tech Challenge exam. The highest-scoring technicians from the nationwide test of technicians from NationaLease member companies from each region will represent their company in the next round…April 11, 2013New product releasesDale Adams rolls out tripod stoolDale Adams Enterprises has introduced a new rolling stool dubbed The Tail Bone. Made with 5-inch wheels, the rolling stool rolls over cords, air hoses and debris with no tipping or flipping. Its unique bucket seat…April 11, 2013New product releasesChampion motor oil gets new packagingChampion Oil has recently announced Champion “Classic” 15W-40 Blue Flame performance diesel motor oil is now available in 2.5 gallon containers with a convenient view stripe from top to bottom to review content levels. Champion…April 11, 2013Service and repairKiene Diesel develops additional Clutch Caddy adapterKiene Diesel has developed an additional adapter for the multi-task Clutch Caddy. The new CC2064 Eaton DM clutch adapter kit includes a new alignment shaft and a set of leg extensions. The new kit is…April 11, 2013Previous PagePage 92 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
