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].Service and repairTEC consolidates Oregon collision centersTEC Trucks has consolidated its Willsonville, Ore. collision center into an expanded facility in Portland. The new 9,300 sq. ft. location houses four general body repair bays, a full-size certified heated paint booth, and employs…April 4, 2013ComponentsTenneco launches new Monroe HD websiteTenneco has launched a new website for its Monroe commercial vehicle ride control products. The new site includes a catalog look-up throughout the site and library of technical resources. “This site was built with the commercial vehicle…April 4, 2013Sales coaching/trainingCummins, UTI partner in engine tech programUniversal Technical Institute (UTI) will offer a Cummins-exclusive engine program at its Exton campus, and held a kickoff celebration Thursday morning to celebrate its launch. The Cummins’ elective program, exclusively available at select UTI campuses, is offered to…April 4, 2013HomeAPRA releases 2013 event datesThe Automotive Parts Remanufacturers Association (APRA) announces it will hold an electrical clinic in June in Kansas City and its International Big R Show in November in Las Vegas. APRA will hold its next electrical…April 4, 2013New product releasesMilwaukee Tool releases rotary hammerMilwaukee Tool is expanding its recently launched M12 FUEL line with the introduction of the new M12 FUEL 5/8 in. SDS Plus Rotary Hammer. Providing up to two times more run-time, up to 75 percent…April 4, 2013Growth strategiesPardo’s presents parts sales awardPardo’s Truck Service Parts presented Mike Boggs of the Schumann Agency with its first annual “Joe Pardo Sales Rep of the Year Award” on Feb. 20, 2013 at the 29th annual Pardo’s Customer Fleet Show….April 3, 2013Sales coaching/trainingUniversity of the Aftermarket adds seminarUniversity of the Aftermarket, in partnership with the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA), has added a second Aftermarket Data Standards seminar due to strong industry interest. The two-day program will be held June 11-12, 2013…April 3, 2013HomeInstrument Sales & Service appoints CEOInstrument Sales and Service, Inc. (ISS) has appointed David A. Lisle its Chief Executive Officer. “We are pleased to welcome Dave Lisle to ISS. Mr. Lisle will be responsible for growth initiatives and strategy to…April 3, 2013Service and repairFleet survey shows mixed results on engines maintenance costsA survey of carriers showed mixed results on feedback on the fuel economy and maintenance costs of 2010 engines versus 2007 models. Results from Transport Capital Partners’ (TCP) First Quarter 2013 Business Expectations Survey show over half…April 3, 2013New product releasesStahlbus develops oil drain systemStahlbus has introduced a new oil drain system. The Stahlbus oil drain valve replaces the existing drain screw. When changing the oil, the cap unscrews and a hose connector is attached via quick release. The…April 3, 2013Previous PagePage 95 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
