July 1, 2012
Editorial
Paving the way for improved productivity
Jul 1, 2012 12:00 PM, by Bruce Sauer
Eastbound on Interstate 10. Sunday afternoon. Rural area, maybe 100 miles from Houston. Plenty of sunshine. Perfect driving conditions, except for the...
Industry Newsdesk
Reach Vehicle Production Switched to Michigan
Jun 26, 2012 11:13 AM
Spartan Motors, Inc. (NASDAQ: SPAR) said that manufacturing of the Reach delivery vehicle is under way at the Charlotte, Michigan, campus, and will be completed in the third quarter...
Isuzu Offers Ship-Thru for N-Series Gasoline Trucks
May 16, 2012 12:58 PM
Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, Inc. (ICTA) has unveiled a new process that will enable Isuzu dealers to more quickly convert or modify gasoline-powered NPR-HD (14,500-lb. GVWR) trucks for their customers...
Brown Cargo Van Opens Facility in Colorado
Jun 6, 2012 1:35 PM
Brown Industries LLC, manufacturer of Brown Cargo Vans since 1946, has expanded and opened a new facility in Henderson, CO, that will assemble, mount and install specialty equipment/accessories on dry freight, refrigerated, cutaway, curtainside and custom van body kits in addition to building HD lumber bodies for customers in the West region...
Meritor's Vehicle Dynamics mobile lab conducts advanced field-testing
Jul 1, 2012 12:00 PM
Traveling throughout North America, Meritor Inc's Vehicle Dynamics mobile laboratory tests on location various products and capabilities including: Truck...
Class 8 sleeper tractor prices keep rising
Jul 1, 2012 12:00 PM
Retail pricing for Class 8 sleeper tractors continued to increase from January through April 2012, despite average mileage near-record highs, said Chris...
AIRman expands assembly operations
Jun 21, 2012 9:20 AM
AIRman Inc. a manufacturer of pneumatic valves and actuators for the heavy transport industry announces completion of a significant expansion of facilities and capacity...
Collins Associates to expand plant
Jun 21, 2012 9:29 AM
Collins Associates Inc, parent company of Venco/Venturo Manufacturing, is enlarging its headquarters plant in Cincinnati by 30%, the company announced...
D&W Diesel Invests in Truck Hydraulics Market
Jun 28, 2012 12:08 PM
D&W Diesel is now an authorized Parker Truck Hydraulic Center Distributor offering a full line of hydraulic products and services such as hydraulic pumps, motors, reservoirs, and valves, plus Parker Hannifin brands such as Chelsea PTOs and Racor Filtration throughout the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic states...
Trailer Orders Fall in May as Anticipated: ACT
Jun 25, 2012 3:00 PM
Given that trailer orders in May have fallen below April volumes in ten of the past 12 years, it wasn’t surprising that there was a decline this May, according to ACT Research...
FTR lowers Class 8 Forecast
Jun 19, 2012 5:54 PM
In the June issue of The Truck and Trailer Outlook Report, FTR Associates outlines for their subscribers a significantly reduced Class 8 production forecast beginning in the second half of 2012...
WABCO expands partnership with Kgel
Jul 1, 2012 12:00 PM
WABCO Holdings Inc has expanded its long-term partnership with Kgel through a new supply agreement for WABCO's TrailerGUARD system, a telematics technology...
RoboVent is open for business in Indiana
Jul 1, 2012 12:00 PM
RoboVent, a US supplier of ventilation and filtration equipment for manufacturing facilities, has opened a suburban Indianapolis IN office. The new office...
Oklahoma firms meet NATM Guidelines
Jul 1, 2012 12:00 PM
Belshe Industries Inc and Durabuilt Trailers, both based in Tecumseh OK, now comply with National Association of Trailer Manufacturers (NATM) Guidelines...
Werts celebrates Billings branch opening
Jul 1, 2012 12:00 PM
Werts Welding & Tank Service celebrated its new branch opening in Billings MT recently. The celebration consisted of an open house complete with a catered...
Volvo XE13 honored as top innovation
Jul 1, 2012 12:00 PM
Volvo Trucks' XE13 powertrain package has been voted the North American trucking industry's most significant technical innovation of 2011. The Truck Writers...
OSP appoints new dealers for PAL Pro line
Jul 1, 2012 12:00 PM
Omaha Standard Palfinger (OSP) recently appointed several new dealers to represent PAL Pro mechanic service vehicles in the United States. Allegheny Truck...
Meritor Tire Inflation System by PSI enhances fuel economy, according to study
Jul 1, 2012 12:00 PM
Meritor Inc and Pressure Systems International (PSI) announced the results of a study showing a 1.4% improvement in fuel economy using the Meritor Tire...
Product Profiles
BSFB braking systems exceed requirements of reduced-stopping-distance regulations
Jul 1, 2012 12:00 PM
Bendix brand braking systems developed and manufactured by Bendix Spicer Foundation Brake LLC (BSFB) are performing to expectation since the implementation...
Muncie adds new telescopic cylinders
Jul 1, 2012 12:00 PM
Muncie Power Products has again extended its reach with its new single-acting telescopic cylinders. These uniquely designed cylinders provide performance...
Kenworth puts its T680 in the spotlight
Jul 1, 2012 12:00 PM
Kenworth's Most Aerodynamic Truck Ever was shown for the first time in Detroit MI during a press briefing with engineers from Behr America and Kenworth...
Eaton expands Reman warranty coverage
Jul 1, 2012 12:00 PM
Eaton Corporation recently extended the warranty coverage for its lineup of Eaton Fuller Reman and Eaton Fuller FLEX Reman vocational transmissions from...
US Liner Co relaunches Bulitex materials
Jul 1, 2012 12:00 PM
US Liner Company, a division of American Made LLC, is relaunching Bulitex and Bulitex Hybrid. The woven thermoplastic composite sheet that in 1999 offered...
Cole Hersee FlexMod LVD modules preserve batteries, starting power
Jul 1, 2012 12:00 PM
Cole Hersee Company is providing its new FlexMod LVD, a family of configurable electronic modules that protect batteries and battery-powered equipment....
Trailer Wizards selling Vanguard trailers
Jul 1, 2012 12:00 PM
Effective January 15, 2012, Trailer Wizards Ltd started selling Vanguard trailers nationwide, in Canada including dealership locations in Vancouver, Calgary,...
Grote has new line of six side turn lamps
Jul 1, 2012 12:00 PM
Grote Industries has introduced its new family of six side turn lamps. A variety of mounting designs and connector options make the new lamps suitable...
Roadranger expands warranty repairs
Jul 1, 2012 12:00 PM
Roadranger recently expanded the number of repairs in its Pre-Authorized Warranty Repairs program, providing dealers with automatic approval for warranty...
Reelcraft has DEF dispensing hose reels
Jul 1, 2012 12:00 PM
Reelcraft Industries introduces its DEF dispensing line of spring retractable hose reels. Designed to aid in dispensing diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) for...
Palfinger adds High Performance crane
Jul 1, 2012 12:00 PM
Palfinger has added the PK 65002-SH to its new High Performance crane line. This crane offers: Endless slewing system with two slewing drives Since the...
Touch 'n Seal FR fire-retardant spray foam
Jul 1, 2012 12:00 PM
Convenience Products, manufacturer of Touch 'n Seal insulating foams and sealants, introduces FR two-component Class 1 fire-retardant foam, a thermal...
The Road Ahead
CALENDAR
Jul 1, 2012 12:00 PM
August 26-29, 2012 American Public Works Association (APWA)International Public Works Conference & Exposition, Indianapolis Convention Center, Indianapolis...
ATA Truck Tonnage Index decreases in May 2012 for second straight month
Jul 1, 2012 12:00 PM
The American Trucking Associations' advanced seasonally adjusted (SA) For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index declined 0.7% in May 2012 after falling 1.1% in April....
Polar Service Centers opens North Dakota location
Jul 1, 2012 12:00 PM
Polar Service Centers has opened a location in Killdeer ND, the heart of the Bakken Shale oilfields and one of the fastest-growing oil-producing areas...
Hyundai Translead adds new dealer in Wisconsin
Jul 1, 2012 12:00 PM
Hyundai Translead has announced Quality Truck Care Center Inc as its new dealer. Representing north central Wisconsin, it is headquartered in Green Bay...
People and Positions
Trailer, truck, & body OEMs
Jul 1, 2012 12:00 PM
John O'Leary has been named chief financial officer of Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA). Previously senior vice-president of service and parts, he...
Articles
Company's plant in Kansas builds Hackney and Kidron products
Jul 1, 2012 12:00 PM
Not every hybrid contains an engine and an electric motor. Take the newly Hackney and Kidron plant in Independence, Kansas, for example. It's been almost...
Nuttall Trailer is experienced at riding the cycle of two cyclical industries
Jul 1, 2012 12:00 PM, By Bruce Sauer
The oil industry is a lot like trailer manufacturing marked by wild boom and bust cycles. When business is good, it is very, very good. And when it isn't...
Galion-Godwin Truck Body Co makes zinc primer standard on steel dump bodies
Jul 1, 2012 12:00 PM
Galion-Godwin Truck Body Co announced that as of June 2012, all steel dump bodies manufactured at its Winesburg OH facility will have a thermoset powdercoat...
New high-pressure foam insulation boosts thermal efficiency and structural stability
Jul 1, 2012 12:00 PM
Johnson Refrigerated Truck Bodies has increased thermal efficiency and structural stability of its truck bodies with a new high-pressure polyurethane...
FG Products Cool-R Kit insulation package designed for Sprinter vans
Jul 1, 2012 12:00 PM
FG Products Inc announces the Cool-R Kit Sprinter van insulation package. Insulating and refrigerating small vehicles and vans for various types of distribution...
Great Dane's new Everest series takes reefer trailer quality to new heights
Jul 1, 2012 12:00 PM
Two models of Great Dane's all-new Everest series of refrigerated trailers made their debut at the 2012 Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville KY recently....
Labelmaster provides new 2012 Catalog
Jul 1, 2012 12:00 PM
Labelmaster has released its revamped 2012 Catalog, offering many new products. The 552-page catalog contains thousands of products, including labels,...
Eaton fact sheet covers hybrid power
Jul 1, 2012 12:00 PM
Eaton Corporation has published a new educational fact sheet on hybrid electric power systems for commercial trucks with information to help fleets determine...
Maxon Lift redesigns website
Jul 1, 2012 12:00 PM
Maxon Lift Corporation has launched its newly redesigned and enhanced website, www.maxonlift.com. The fresh design is designed to provide clarity of communication...
AIRman Inc launches its new website
Jul 1, 2012 12:00 PM
AIRman Inc, a manufacturer of pneumatic valves and actuators for the heavy transport industry, announces its new website. A new comprehensive website...
Parker updates catalog of hose products
Jul 1, 2012 12:00 PM
A new version of Hose Products Division Catalog 4400 is available from Parker Hannifin Corporation. The up-to-date guide is a fluid power professional's...
