September 1, 2011
Cover Story
Truck body manufacturer dives into snow-and-ice equipment, and so far, it's scary how good it's been going, VP says
Sep 1, 2011 12:00 PM, BY RICK WEBER
FOR 20 years, Godwin Manufacturing had considered producing snow plows and salt spreaders, but the idea was always rejected because the company was pleased...
Articles
Changes in snowplow-mounting guidelines
Sep 1, 2011 12:00 PM, BY RICK WEBER
THE most significant changes in the manufacturers' guidelines for snowplow mounting for the 2012 model year come from Ram Trucks. And they're minor at...
Snow & Ice Equipment Showcase
Sep 1, 2011 12:00 PM
Hiniker VF series sends snow flying farther The new VF series flare-wing trip-edge V-plows from Hiniker Co feature deep-curl flared wings, providing the...
Freightliner targets vocational market with new SD lineup
May 1, 2011 12:00 PM
Freightliner's new family of Severe Duty (SD) trucks is almost certain to appeal to tank truck fleets in certain vocational sectors. Freightliner Trucks...
Partnership produces new collection truck
Sep 1, 2011 12:00 PM
A partnership between Fontaine Modification Company, Fyda Freightliner, and GSP Marketing Inc has resulted in the new MP8000/M2-106 Dual Stand-UP Drive...
Autohauler optimizes cargo capacity
Sep 1, 2011 12:00 PM
Volvo Trucks in North America introduces a new truck exclusively for the automobile transport business. The Volvo Autohauler (VAH) is a day cab with a...
Advance offers two wet/dry combo units
Sep 1, 2011 12:00 PM
The Advance Engineered Products Group has completed the manufacture of two second-generation wet/dry combination units (wet/dry combos) for delivery to...
Sika North America launches websites
Sep 1, 2011 12:00 PM
Sika North America has launched new websites for Sika Corporation (United States), Sika Canada, and Sika Mexico. The websites provide a complete view...
New Life offers Container Parts Catalog
Sep 1, 2011 12:00 PM
New Life Transport Parts Center announces the release of its On-Line Container Parts Catalog. Parts for containers include side panels, roof panels, posts,...
Fontaine has fifthwheel training materials
Sep 1, 2011 12:00 PM
Fontaine Fifth Wheel has released a video and document outlining the proper coupling, sliding, and uncoupling procedures for its newest fifthwheels, the...
Freightliner debuts Severe Duty Report
Sep 1, 2011 12:00 PM
Freightliner Trucks has introduced its Severe Duty Report newsletter. Aimed for Freightliner vocational customers, the monthly electronic publication...
Tire Digest Volume IV offered as a book
Sep 1, 2011 12:00 PM
Pressure Systems International (PSI) is offering a full set of Volume IV (Jan-Nov/Dec 2010) Commercial Fleet Tire Digest issues, as a printed spiral-bound...
Pulltarps Mfg redesigns its website
Sep 1, 2011 12:00 PM
Pulltarps Mfg, provider of truck tarps and truck tarping systems, announces its new www.Pulltarps.com website. The new design features of the Pulltarps...
Former Great Dane President Pines Dies in Plane Crash
Sep 6, 2011 6:19 PM
Phillip Pines, Great Dane’s former president and chief operating officer, passed away Monday night in a plane crash near Racine, Wisconsin. He was 76...
Volvo to Begin Assembling I-Shift Transmission in Hagerstown
Jun 1, 2011 3:47 PM
In order to meet growing demand for its I-Shift automated manual transmission, Volvo Trucks announced a $7 million investment to bring assembly of the transmission to the Hagerstown, MD, powertrain plant, with production scheduled for the third quarter of 2012...
TrynEx International Opens New Plant
Aug 1, 2011 2:12 PM
TrynEx International, the manufacturer of SnowEx, TurfEx and SweepEx product lines, has moved into a new, state-of-the-art, 130,000-square-foot plant in Madison Heights, Michigan ...
MICO Inc opens new EH Group facility
Sep 1, 2011 12:00 PM
MICO Inc, a designer and manufacturer of hydraulic components, controls, and brake systems, has opened a new facility in Shakopee MN to accommodate its...
SnowCare for Troops support accumulates
Sep 1, 2011 12:00 PM
After a successful launch in 2010, The Boss Snowplow is underwriting a second year of Project EverGreen's SnowCare for Troops program and urging snow...
Grote Opens Subsidiary in Germany with Lean LED Production Capability
Jul 27, 2011 2:35 PM
Grote Industries continued worldwide expansion of its truck lighting and vehicle safety systems business with the opening of its new production and customer service facility in Niederwinkling, Germany, which supplies LED products to various producers of commercial vehicles and construction and agricultural machinery throughout Europe. ...
Volvo, Mack to Participate in SuperTruck Development
Aug 15, 2011 3:00 PM
Volvo Technology of America Inc. and Mack Trucks Inc. will participate in the development of technologies to improve the freight-moving efficiency of heavy-duty trucks and reduce greenhouse gas emissions as part of a SuperTruck contract with the U.S. Department of Energy under which the Volvo Group is scheduled to receive $19 million in federal funding...
SAF-HOLLAND Expands in Turkey
Jul 12, 2011 3:26 PM
SAF-HOLLAND S.A. has strengthened its business in Turkey through the foundation of a regional company, SAF-HOLLAND Otomotiv, based in Istanbul. Mustafa Kasimli, who previously worked for automotive supplier ZF in Turkey, is the company’s General Manager...
Truck-Lite launches CSA training program
Apr 1, 2011 12:00 PM
Are you confident that your lighting and harness system is compliant with CSA (Compliance, Safety & Accountability) and will not fail you? Truck-Lite...
APSCO lauded for safety
Sep 1, 2011 12:00 PM
Air Power Systems Company (APSCO Inc), a manufacturer of pneumatic, cylinder, valves, and control systems, was presented with the Safety & Health Achievement...
AL-KO Kober, Wilson Trailer develop dedicated rubber torsion triple axle system
Sep 1, 2011 12:00 PM
AL-KO Kober and Wilson Trailer recently introduced a dedicated rubber torsion triple axle system. Wilson Trailer, a livestock trailer manufacturer established...
Air Power Systems Acquires Assets From Wil-Fab
Sep 15, 2011 11:02 AM
Air Power Systems Company, a global manufacturer of pneumatic, cylinder, valves and control solutions, has acquired assets from Wil-Fab Manufacturing, a sheet-metal fabrication firm located in Tulsa, Okla....
Bendix achieves air disc brake milestone
Sep 1, 2011 12:00 PM
Bendix Spicer Foundation Brake LLC (BSFB) recently reached a milestone when it manufactured its 175,000th Bendix ADB22X air disc brake at the company's...
Product Profiles
Ramsey 9500 UT comes in two versions
Sep 1, 2011 12:00 PM
Ramsey Winch, a subsidiary company and brand of Ramsey Industries, announces the Patriot 9500 UT (Ultimate Technology) in both standard and low-profile...
Utility Trailer Mfg Co provides ALSS, makes new high-impact sidewall lining standard
Sep 1, 2011 12:00 PM
Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company offers the Utility Adjustable Load Securement System (ALSS). This new tie-down system is another load securement...
Maxon GPT takes bolt-on to the next level
Sep 1, 2011 12:00 PM
Maxon Lift Corp has launched the next generation of its Tuk-A-Way liftgate, the GPT (Grand Prix Tuk-A-Way). This new product features upgrades including...
Hendrickson provides new end bushing
Sep 1, 2011 12:00 PM
Hendrickson Truck Suspension Systems officials announce the launch of a new rotating bar pin end bushing for the company's walking beams. This new bushing...
Meritor brakes comply with FMVSS 121
Sep 1, 2011 12:00 PM
Meritor Inc announced that its portfolio of Meritor Q Plus S-Cam drum brakes are fully compliant with the US government's Federal Motor Vehicle Safety...
EverSure spring brake is 2 pounds lighter
Sep 1, 2011 12:00 PM
Bendix Spicer Foundation Brake LLC announces a new double-diaphragm spring brake for drum brakes. The Bendix EverSure spring brake with No Touch technology...
Roadranger offers drivetrain service tools
Sep 1, 2011 12:00 PM
Roadranger Marketing announces a license agreement with K-Line Industries to manufacture and market special tools to service Eaton and Dana drivetrain...
Peterbilt makes Bendix brakes standard
Sep 1, 2011 12:00 PM
Bendix Spicer Foundation Brake LLC (BSFB) says its patented Bendix ADB22X air disc brakes have attained standard position on the steer axles of all Peterbilt...
Timken adds 454-Series hub rebuild kits
Sep 1, 2011 12:00 PM
The Timken Company has launched an expanded line of Set-Right heavy-duty hub rebuild kits. The 454-Series of bearings incorporates a special design to...
The Road Ahead
CALENDAR
Sep 1, 2011 12:00 PM
October 4-6, 2011 International Construction and Utility Equipment Exposition (ICUEE), Kentucky Exposition Center, Louisville KY 414-298-4123www.icuee.com...
People and Positions
Trailer, truck, & body OEMs
Sep 1, 2011 12:00 PM
Heil Trailer International announced that Yassir Shanshal is the new vice-president of product development. He will work out of the Global Support Center...
Component manufacturers
Sep 1, 2011 12:00 PM
Meritor Inc's board of directors has elected Pedro Ferro vice-president, president of the company's Industrial segment, and an executive officer. He rejoined...
Fabricators
Sep 1, 2011 12:00 PM
Jim Stephens has joined Main Steel Polishing Company Inc as vice-president of sales responsible for the direct metal sales force nationwide. His most...
