Tour of ArvinMeritor’s reman facility reveals increased productivity
PLAINFIELD IN.- ArvinMeritor, Inc.'s Commercial Vehicle Aftermarket (CVA) unit has put various new processes into the works here at its U.S. remanufacturing plant to field what it calls "the heavy-duty trucking industry's most complete resource for quality reman aftermarket parts." ...
Behr builds $15 million wind tunnel in Michigan
Behr America Inc. unveiled a $15 million climatic wind tunnel last week in its North American headquarters and technical center in Troy, MI. The technologically advanced tunnel can accommodate all vehicle classes, from small passenger cars to Class 8 trucks with dual-tandem rear axles. ...
Freightliner appoints manufacturing chief
Alan Mayne has been named general manager of manufacturing operations for Freightliner LLC. Mayne will be responsible for top manufacturing management at all of the company’s truck plants and parts businesses. ...
City of North Las Vegas gets AuraGen Sprinter Van
Aura Systems Inc. announced that the first delivery of an AuraGen-equipped Dodge Sprinter Van to the Crime Scene Investigation unit (CSI) of the police department of the City of North Las Vegas....
Retail truck sales up in April
Retail truck sales edged up 3.6% in April, according to figures compiled by Wards Communications....
Oshkosh acquires Jerr-Dan
Oshkosh Truck Corporation has agreed to acquire 100% of the stock of Jerr-Dan Corporation for $80 million...
FedEx, UPS considering new hybrid technology
Although both FedEx and United Parcel Service are field-testing hybrid-electric vehicle (HEV) technology in package delivery trucks, the two are putting large-scale adoption of that technology on hold because of high lifetime operating costs, according to a report in the newsletter Ward’s Engine and Vehicle Technology Update. ...
Online used truck sales growing
Used truck sales remain strong this year, according to Mike McMahon, marketing manager for International Truck & Engine Corp.’s used truck organization, and the Internet is gaining popularity as a tool for finding and buying them. ...
Analyst says reports don’t indicate cooling economy
An analyst is downplaying two reports released by the Department of Commerce on Wednesday that indicate the economy is slowing down after a strong first quarter....
House passes four bills to protect small businesses
The U.S. House of Representatives passed four bills that will lend a measure of protection to small businesses from Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulators who use ambiguous rules to damage employers....
SEMA-endorsed bill would reduce small-business regulatory burden
The Paperwork and Regulatory Improvements Act (H.R. 2432), endorsed by the Specialty Equipment Market Association, has been passed by the U.S. House of Representatives. ...
International targets P&D market
International Truck & Engine Corp. thinks its new cabover Class 5 medium-duty product – the CF Series – is going to have its greatest appeal in the pickup and delivery market, especially among small business owners who don’t view themselves primarily as transportation providers. ...
2Q Fleet Sentiment Report indicates continued strong demand
Second-quarter Fleet Sentiment Report findings show a strengthening demand for trucks and trailers for the remainder of 2004....
ArvinMeritor establishes new processes at Indiana reman facility
ArvinMeritor, Inc. Commercial Vehicle Aftermarket (CVA) group has established new remanufacturing processes at its U.S. remanufacturing facility in Plainfield, Indiana, to create the heavy-duty trucking industry's most complete resource for quality reman aftermarket parts. ...
San Diego promotes LNG refuse trucks
Though many believe the potential for natural gas to power commercial trucks is waning, don’t tell that to the city of San Diego. The West Coast city is converting its fleet of refuse trucks to run on liquefied natural gas (LNG) for one simple reason: they are saving money by using alternative fuels. ...
IC Corp. announces newest Canadian bus dealership
In an effort to better serve school bus customers in Canada, IC Corporation announced today that Briggs Brothers Student Transportation is the newest Canadian distributor for the IC School Bus brand....
USF Red Star shutdown underscores harsh economic reality
USF Corp. announced its closure of USF Red Star, a LTL (less than truckload) company operating in the Northeast, citing revenue losses as a result of a strike initiated by the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT) on May 21....
Diesel drops from one-year high
The national average price of diesel fell by .2 cents this week from its one-year high of $1.763, according to figures released by the Department of Energy. ...
Bendix wins patent-infringement case
Settling a patent and trademark infringement suit filed last year by Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC, Midwest Truck and Auto Parts and its heavy-duty distribution division, World American Auto parts have agreed to stop selling copies of Bendix patented products. ...
Trailer shipments up 22% in first quarter
Truck trailer manufacturers are off to a fast start in 2004, according to Economic Planning Associates Inc....
ArvinMeritor announces new business win for ROR/ELSA195 disc brakes
ArvinMeritor, Inc. today announced that its Commercial Vehicle Systems (CVS) business group has secured new business to provide the new ROR/ELSA195 disc brake to Pacton NL, the largest trailer manufacturer in The Netherlands. ...
Trash haulers look to overcome 'stigma'
DALLAS, TX -- Speaking here at Waste Expo, Kenneth Baylor, vp-labor relations, said trash hauler Republic Services finds the key to worker retention is pride. ...
Demand is high for trucks
GARLAND, TX— For an indication of just how strong truck sales are right now, all one has to do is take a quick look inside International Truck & Engine Corp.’s main truck plant here. ...
Changes driving design of waste trucks
DALLAS, TX – Shifting dynamics in the refuse industry are affecting the design of trash-hauling trucks and equipment. ...
NTEA offers CD-ROM to improve profitability
“Improving the Bottom Line” is an interactive CD-ROM training program available through the NTEA that can provide managers with the financial savvy to understand exactly what drives profitability for their firm....
