July 1, 2009
Features
Turning tech into trailers
Jul 1, 2009 12:00 PM, BY BRUCE SAUER
How Many trailer customers will pay almost a half-million dollars for a single trailer that they have never seen? If you answered you are only partially...
Prototype reefer intermodal container goes into service
Jul 1, 2009 12:00 PM
A refrigerated intermodal container that includes a range of electronic monitoring capabilities has been placed in service by SRS Intermodal Leasing LLC....
Editorial
Now where do we go to buy?
Jul 1, 2009 12:00 PM, by Bruce Sauer
A LOT has changed since we published our last annual Buyer's Guide 12 months ago. That is particularly the case in the medium-duty truck market where,...
Industry Newsdesk
Commercial vehicle forecast remains soft through 2010
Jul 1, 2009 12:00 PM
The forecast for commercial vehicle sales and production continues to soften in 2009 and 2010, according to ACT Research Company (ACT). In its recently...
Medium and heavy truck sales drop 37%
Jul 1, 2009 12:00 PM
Medium and heavy truck sales were down 37% in May 2009 over the same period a year ago and down 5% over the previous month, according to figures compiled...
Timpte Trailers marks its 125th birthday
Jul 1, 2009 12:00 PM
Timpte Trailers Inc celebrated its 125th anniversary July 17, 2009, at its corporate office and production facility in David City NE. A manufacturer of...
DISA, Wheelabrator announce new name
Jul 1, 2009 12:00 PM
The German regulatory agency has officially notified DISA/Wheelabrator Group that it has met all requirements for a legal merger. After an internal competition...
Demountable Concepts Inc celebrates 20th anniversary by moving into new facility
Jul 1, 2009 12:00 PM
Demountable Concepts Inc is celebrating 20 years of success and looking forward to continued growth. The Glassboro NJ-based company designs, manufactures,...
Big Tex continues growth by adding Circle J Trailers
Jul 1, 2009 12:00 PM
Big Tex Trailer Manufacturing Inc has acquired Circle J Trailers of Caldwell ID, a 51-year-old manufacturer of steel, aluminum exterior, and all-aluminum...
Navistar Defense debuts Husky Tactical Support Vehicle
Jul 1, 2009 12:00 PM
Navistar Defense LLC debuted its International Husky Tactical Support Vehicle (TSV) at the United Kingdom Ministry of Defense Vehicle Show (known as DVD)....
Product Profiles
Onspot keeps tire chain prices the same
Jul 1, 2009 12:00 PM
Patrick Freyer, president of Onspot of North America, announced that the company will keep its pricing for new automatic tire chain systems the same for...
Volvo secures record truck order in India
Jul 1, 2009 12:00 PM
Volvo Trucks in India has secured an order for 125 trucks. It is the company's largest order since being established in that country. Vijay Leasing Company...
Eaton combines Automotive, Truck Groups
Jul 1, 2009 12:00 PM
Eaton Corporation announced that Eaton's Automotive and Truck Groups are being consolidated into one operating unit. The combined organization will be...
TCS can help extend life of landing gear
Jul 1, 2009 12:00 PM
Cross Shaft Innovation Inc introduces a new Telescopic Cross Shaft (TCS), designed to absorb axial tension and eliminate compression stress generated...
Ridewell RAR-260 suspension comes in overslung, underslung versions
Jul 1, 2009 12:00 PM
Ridewell announces the release of RAR-260, a trailer air-ride suspension providing a balance between price and performance. Available in overslung and...
Kenworth Clean Power offered as option
Jul 1, 2009 12:00 PM
The Kenworth Clean Power no-idle system is now available for order as a factory-installed option on T800 and W900 models equipped with the 72-inch AeroCab...
Buffers USA's new Absorgel Blanket can replace multiple desiccant pouches
Jul 1, 2009 12:00 PM
Buffers USA has introduced Absorgel Blanket, a desiccant design that provides moisture control in tightly packed dry box marine containers that have no...
The Road Ahead
CALENDAR
Jul 1, 2009 12:00 PM
September 13-16, 2009 American Public Works Association (APWA) International Public Works Conference & Exposition, Columbus Convention Center, Columbus...
People and Positions
Trailer, truck, & body OEMs
Jul 1, 2009 12:00 PM
Steve Slaughter has been appointed vice-president-international business development for Heil Trailer International (HTI). Most recently vice-president-Asia...
Component manufacturers
Jul 1, 2009 12:00 PM
Hyva Group has appointed Guy A Vachon as the new managing director of Hyva Corporation in the United States. His experience has been developed with companies...
Industry association profiles
Jul 1, 2009 12:00 PM
Truck Manufacturers Association (TMA) members elected new officers at their recent mid-year meeting. Elected were Skip Yeakel of Volvo Trucks North America...
Articles
What's in the toolbox?
Jul 1, 2009 12:00 PM
Transport Designs uses a lot of software and hardware, but here's a list of what the company uses almost every day: Microsoft Office 2007. Nothing special...
It happened this month
Jul 1, 2009 12:00 PM, BY RICK WEBER
In our first July issue Meeting new demand Riding the crest of the bulk feed movement is Gaddis Brothers Manufacturing Co Inc of Walford, Iowa, which...
