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Mack Trucks avoids strike with new union labor deal
Mack UAW members could have gone on strike Monday and had already authorize a strike.
October 2, 2023
Every Mack truck built for the North American market gets its start at the company’s cab and vehicle assembly plant in Macungie, Pa. Located just outside of Allentown, the one million square-foot plant has three cab and two chassis assembly lines, a truck modification center, engine groom line and much more.
Navistar recognized by EPA as SmartWay high performer
"Navistar is honored to be the only heavy-duty OEM recognized in the shipper category by the EPA's SmartWay program," says Michael Grahe, executive vice president of operations for Navistar.
September 28, 2023
The Navistar logo in white and blue.
Dana's electronic drive components earn recognition
Dana Incorporated earned the New Power Technology Award for its e-Driveline and e-Motion drivetrain solution at 2023 Diesel Progress Summit.
September 28, 2023
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Navistar joins UN Global Compact
More than 15,000 companies and 3,800 non-business signatories are part of the largest corporate sustainability initiative in the world.
September 26, 2023
Navistar International tractor dashboard
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Isuzu partners with ChargePoint for EV charging solution
Isuzu Commercial Truck of America has appointed ChargePoint, a leading provider of networked solutions for charging electric vehicles (EVs), as an official source to provide EV charging infrastructure and software solutions for dealers and customers.
September 19, 2023
Isuzu EV charging with ChargePoint
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ConMet hub named standard for chassis trailers
“By choosing PreSet Plus, we’re equipping our trailers with the most advanced wheel end technology that offers enhanced efficiency and reduced maintenance,” says James Boucher, materials manager at Cheetah Chassis.
September 19, 2023
ConMet named standard for Cheetah Chassis
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Eaton to be global distributor of Traxen iQ-Cruise system
Eaton announced Thursday an exclusive global alliance with Michigan-based technology developer Traxen to sell, distribute, service, and provide installation support for their cutting-edge iQ-Cruise system
September 14, 2023
Driver using Traxen iQ-Cruise system
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Phillips Industries moves HQ
Phillips Industries announced Thursday it will join Phillips Connect to be headquartered in Irvine, Calif. The strategic move allows all Philips North American business units to operate under one roof.
August 31, 2023
Phillips logo
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Minimizer debuts floor mat selector tool
Minimizer has introduced a floor mat selector tool to its website. The company has floor mats for a wide selection of medium- and heavy-duty truck cab options.
August 30, 2023
Minimizer floor mats image.
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Mickey's Truck Bodies has new website
Mickey's Truck Bodies has launched a new website. The change comes in advance of the company's 120-year anniversary in 2024.
August 29, 2023
Mickey's Truck Bodies website
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Volvo Trucks upgrades demonstration track size, terrain
"The Volvo Customer Center illustrates further investment in Volvo Trucks' footprint in North America where customers can demo entire product lines of our new battery-electric truck models and vocational vehicles," says Rob Simpson, center director.
August 24, 2023
A aerial view of a large white building and several test tracks.
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VIPAR advisory councils celebrate anniversary
VIPAR Heavy Duty maintains three Product Advisory Councils – one for each North American country – to refine and develop new supplier programs and optimize communication within its network of parts distributors and manufacturers.
August 23, 2023
VIPAR Heavy Duty logo
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Kinedyne celebrates corporate anniversary
Kinedyne is celebrating its 55th anniversary of providing superior quality products to the commercial vehicle, military and government, and other industries around the world this year.
August 21, 2023
Kinedyne
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Mack medium-duty facility certified for supporting renewable energy resources
The Roanoke Valley Operations in Virginia purchases all of its renewable energy with zero CO2 emissions from Appalachian Power.
August 17, 2023
Three men stand in front of a Mack Trucks, Roanoke Valley Operations, sign, the middle one holding a plaque and giving a thumbs up.
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Bridgestone has groundbreaking at truck and bus tire plant expansion
Bridgestone Americas celebrated the expansion of its Warren County, Tenn., Truck and Bus Radial (TBR) Tire Plant located in Morrison with an official groundbreaking ceremony Wednesday.
August 17, 2023
Bridgestone's Warren County facility groundbreaking
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Peterbilt expands Hendrickson PRIMAAX EX option
Hendrickson's PRIMAAX EX severe-duty vocational air suspension system is now available as a part of the chassis enhancements for the Peterbilt 365, 367, 389, 567, 579 and 589 models.
August 17, 2023
Hendrickson's Primaax EX suspension
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Daimler opens parts redistribution center
"We are excited to introduce the Whitestown RDC as an integral part of our Parts Distribution Network," says Brian Lewallen, president of Detroit Reman and general manager, aftermarket solutions, DTNA.
August 15, 2023
DTNA's parts redistribution center in Indiana
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Felling adds Larson Cable Trailers to lineup
Larson Cable Trailers is a division of Felling that the company acquired in 2021. Felling started offering LCT models in its own product line Aug. 1.
August 15, 2023
The Felling Trailers and Larson Cable Trailers logos stacked atop one another.
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