February 1, 2010
Editorial
Taking a look at our report card
Feb 1, 2010 12:00 PM, by Bruce Sauer
DO YOU REMEMBER the report cards you used to get in elementary school you know, the ones that had one page that listed the grades you earned in each subject...
Cover Story
Trailer Output Drops 46% in 2009
Feb 1, 2010 12:00 PM, By Paul Schenck
It was a disastrous year for truck trailer manufacturers the worst in 32 years. Not since 1978 have the trailer shipment levels sunk to such a low level....
Features
Trucks, trailers, and aftermarket parts sales poised for growth
Feb 1, 2010 12:00 PM, By Bruce Sauer
TWO leading market analysts are expecting good things from trailer, truck, and aftermarket sales in the near term, but the reasons to celebrate may be...
Big changes coming for trucks and trailers
Feb 1, 2010 12:00 PM, By Bruce Sauer
Commercial trucks and trailers will be substantially more technical and more productive, according to the speakers at the Heavy Duty Dialogue session...
Swift's Moyes believes truck sales will not rebound enough to reach 135,000 this year, 250,000 in 2012
Feb 1, 2010 12:00 PM, By Rick Weber
SWIFT Transportation chairman and CEO Jerry Moyes disagrees with predictions that Class 8 truck sales will reach 135,000 this year, 195,000 in 2011, and...
Recession is over, but expectations much different in truck, trailer sales
Feb 1, 2010 12:00 PM, By Rick Weber
ELI Lustgarten said the recession is over and freight will start moving at a more rapid pace, but the new normal level of demand will mean truck and trailer...
Lack of growth in domestic truck markets will encourage a greater emphasis on exports
Feb 1, 2010 12:00 PM, By Rick Weber
THE established triad OEMs (manufacturers in the United States, Europe, and Japan) have pursued emerging markets to compensate for the lack of growth...
Kaufman takes audience down a road full of biodiesel, camelina, titanium nanotubes, and telematic road trains
Feb 1, 2010 12:00 PM, By Rick Weber
AS usual, Derek Kaufman provided some guttural laughs, such as when he described Al Gore as the climatological Bernie Madoff of our time. But in Megatrends...
Industry Newsdesk
European semi-trailer manufacturers working to comply to new underride regulation
Feb 1, 2010 12:00 PM
A NEW underride (under-run) regulation with strength requirements twice current standards takes effect March 11 in Europe. European semi-trailer manufacturers...
Trailer shipments hit 32-year low in 2009
Jan 22, 2010 4:24 PM
Truck trailer shipments dropped to levels not seen since 1975, according to figures compiled by ACT Research Company of Columbus, Indiana...
Great Dane Acquires Johnson Refrigerated Truck Bodies
Feb 3, 2010 2:00 PM
Great Dane Trailers announced that it has acquired Johnson Refrigerated Truck Bodies, a manufacturer of insulated fiberglass refrigerated truck bodies and all-electric refrigeration solutions...
Nissan Diesel Motor Co is renamed UD Trucks Corp
Feb 1, 2010 12:00 PM
The Volvo Group's Japanese truck company Nissan Diesel Motor Company Ltd is being renamed UD Trucks Corporation. In conjunction with the name change,...
Commercial Vehicle Orders Likely to Slow in 1Q
Jan 12, 2010 2:29 PM
Net orders for heavy-duty commercial vehicle markets closed 2009 slightly stronger than expected, but will likely slow dramatically in the first quarter of 2010 before recovering in the second half of the year, according to ACT Research Co. (ACT)...
Terex AWP Sells Generator Product Line To Cummins Power Generation
Jan 27, 2010 12:58 PM
The Terex Aerial Work Platforms (AWP) segment of Terex Corporation (NYSE:TEX) announced that it has exited the generator business as part of an overall strategic plan to focus on its core aerial equipment business. As a result, Terex AWP has sold the Terex generator product line to Cummins Power Generation for an undisclosed amount...
Strengthening Freight May Lead to Higher Truck, Trailer Sales in 2011
Feb 2, 2010 12:48 PM
Accelerating economic activity has led FTR Associates to increase its estimates of the amount of truck freight that was moving at year-end 2009, as reported in the January edition of FTR’s North American Commercial Truck and Trailer Report...
European Commercial Vehicle Registrations Down 32.4% in 2009
Jan 26, 2010 2:04 PM
In 2009, new commercial vehicle registrations in Europe declined by 32.4% compared to 2008, affecting all segments and all countries, according to ACEA (European Automobile Manufacturers' Association)...
Ground Vehicle Engineering and Technology Symposium Set
Jan 28, 2010 1:54 PM
In a push to leverage the most advanced ground vehicle systems research being pursued in the United States today, the National Defense Industrial Association’s (NDIA’s) Michigan chapter will host a three-day symposium in Dearborn, Michigan, in August that will serve as a gateway for public-private technology discussion and project development...
PACCAR Donates $250,000 to Haiti Relief Effort
Jan 25, 2010 1:36 PM
PACCAR (Nasdaq:PCAR) today announced it was making a $250,000 donation to the American Red Cross to support Haitian relief efforts...
APRA honors ArvinMeritor as Remanufacturer of Year
Feb 1, 2010 12:00 PM
ArvinMeritor was named Heavy Duty Remanufacturer of the Year for 2009 by the Heavy Duty Remanufacturing Group (HDRG) of the Automotive Parts Remanufacturers...
Bendix slates 2010 Brake Training School
Feb 1, 2010 12:00 PM
Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC is offering the 2010 Brake Training School. The school conducted by the firm's ASE-certified Service, Warranty,...
Tramec enters agreement with MacLean
Feb 1, 2010 12:00 PM
Tramec LLC, headquartered in Iola KS, has entered into an agreement with MacLean Fastener Services of Bartlett IL to sell and distribute its industrial...
Daimler Trucks Partners with Cleaire Advanced Emission Controls
Jan 27, 2010 1:01 PM
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) announced a partnership with Cleaire Advanced Emission Controls, LLC, to be the exclusive North American (excluding California) provider of Cleaire retrofit emission control systems...
ATA Truck Tonnage Index Jumps 3.1% In January
Feb 25, 2010 4:43 PM
The American Trucking Associations’ advance seasonally adjusted (SA) For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index jumped 3.1 percent in January, following a revised 1.3 percent increase in December 2009...
January Class 8 Net Orders in Line with Low Expectations
Feb 18, 2010 4:12 PM
Net orders for heavy-duty Class 8 commercial vehicles fell to 6,513 units in January, down 18 percent from a weak January 2009, according to ACT Research Co...
Cummins Reaches Multi-year Agreement With Chrysler Group
Feb 3, 2010 1:55 PM
Cummins Inc. announced a multi-year extension of its current agreement with Chrysler Group LLC. Cummins will supply 6.7-liter Turbo Diesel engines for Ram Heavy Duty pickups and Chassis Cab trucks while continuing to grow its partnership with Chrysler, which began 21 years ago...
DOE Awards $40 Million For Daimler Trucks, Detroit Diesel Partnership
Jan 14, 2010 2:54 PM
Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) announced that it has received nearly $40 million in funding through the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) 21st Century Truck Technology Partnership. The DOE award will be shared by DTNA’s sister company, Detroit Diesel Corporation, and other project partners. The Daimler Trucks North America award is the largest of the nine project awards announced by the DOE...
SAF Holland Unveils Trailer Axle Plant
Jan 28, 2010 2:01 PM
SAF Holland officially announced the opening of its trailer axle manufacturing plant in Warrenton, Missouri...
AL-KO Kober installs new equipment
Feb 1, 2010 12:00 PM
AL-KO Kober Corporation announced it completed the installation of new, state-of-the-art CNC equipment to machine axle, hub, and drum components. The...
Product Profiles
X-Deck from SafeTec Platforms safely maintains no-tipping feature
Feb 1, 2010 12:00 PM
The X-Deck from SafeTec Platforms is lightweight, portable, height-adjustable and doesn't tip over. A variety of safety handrails is also provided. Use...
Peterson adds to its line of Piranha lights
Feb 1, 2010 12:00 PM
Customers looking for an LED stop/turn/tail light at an economical price will find it in Peterson's new Piranha brand 4" round models listed as the 817-3/818-3...
Cummins receives EPA certification for engines
Feb 1, 2010 12:00 PM
Cummins Inc received certification from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for its 2010 Heavy-Duty big-bore ISX15 and MidRange ISB6.7, ISC8.3,...
Beall Corporation chooses Haldex TRS
Feb 1, 2010 12:00 PM
Haldex Commercial Vehicle Systems announces that Beall Corporation has selected Haldex Trailer Roll Stability (TRS) as a standard product offering beginning...
System generates electricity from motion of heavy trucks
Feb 1, 2010 12:00 PM
New Energy Technologies Inc announced that successful prototyping and testing of its MotionPower technology for generating electricity from the movement...
Detroit Diesel engine family certified to meet 2010 regs
Feb 1, 2010 12:00 PM
Detroit Diesel Corporation's fuel-efficient family of engines, including the DD13, DD15, and DD16 with the BlueTec emissions control system, has been...
R-O-M Corp enhances SidekicK folding ramp with larger wheels
Feb 1, 2010 12:00 PM
More than a decade ago, R-O-M Corporation introduced the SidekicK, a reversible folding walkramp and transverse carrier system that increased side-door...
Webb offers hydraulic disc brake rotor
Feb 1, 2010 12:00 PM
Webb Wheel Products Inc's Aftermarket Business Unit has released new hydraulic disc brake rotor, part number 54773P-65 for front and rear truck applications...
Product Focus
Alum-Line adds Xtreme body to its line
Feb 1, 2010 12:00 PM
Alum-Line introduces the latest addition to its truck body line. The new Xtreme body is specifically designed for individuals who want the classy look...
Alum-Line offers propane tank body
Feb 1, 2010 12:00 PM
All aluminum bodies by Alum-Line are still finding many new uses. The company has a propane tank body that uses a front crane and rear liftgate. The body...
Durashell introduces slip-on line
Feb 1, 2010 12:00 PM
Fleetwest Transferable Truck Bodies has released Durashell, a new line of fiberglass composite utility bodies to accompany the Load'N'Go steel body line....
Johnson ElectriMax provides game-changing advantages
Feb 1, 2010 12:00 PM
Johnson Refrigerated Truck Bodies offers a fiberglass refrigerated truck body with ElectriMax all-electric refrigeration. ElectriMax demonstrates game-changing,...
The Road Ahead
Calendar
Feb 1, 2010 12:00 PM
March 2-6, 2010 National Association of Trailer Manufacturers (NATM) convention and trade show, Silver Legacy Resort Casino, Reno NV 785-272-4433www.natm.com...
People and Positions
Trailer, truck, & body OEMs
Feb 1, 2010 12:00 PM
Kelley Platt has been named president and chief executive officer of Thomas Built Buses. Platt, who joined Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) in...
Component manufacturers
Feb 1, 2010 12:00 PM
Ridewell Suspensions announced that Ted Griffin has joined the company as western regional sales manager. His territory includes Washington, Oregon, California,...
Northwood University salutes Grote CEO
Feb 1, 2010 12:00 PM
Northwood University recognized William Grote III, chairman and chief executive officer of Grote Industries, as one of six nationally known business men...
Information Vehicles
Haldex provides Master Catalog on CD
Feb 1, 2010 12:00 PM
In order to support dedication to a green initiative, Haldex Commercial Vehicle Systems has recently produced its Master Catalog on a CD. By producing...
Client Talk keeps customers up to speed
Feb 1, 2010 12:00 PM
Karmak Inc has released Client Talk, a new software application that streamlines heavy-duty parts and service operations by sending e-mail notification...
Online weight savings calculator launched
Feb 1, 2010 12:00 PM
Hendrickson Truck Suspension Systems announces the launch of an online weight savings calculator to estimate the value of weight savings. The company...
